1、THE POST-TARIFF TRADE MARKETSFOR SAUDI ARABIAMAY 2025CONTENTSThe Key TakeawaysIntroductionThe Trade DisruptionUnpacking US-China trade baskets United States ChinaLooking Ahead:What Saudi products hold untapped potential?For the Chinese marketFor the American marketReferences03040506070911121416STRAT

2、EGIC GEARS|THE POST-TARIFF TRADE MARKETS FOR SAUDI ARABIA|02THE KEY TAKEAWAYSThe ongoing U.S.-China tariff dispute has disrupted trade flows between the worlds two largest economies.For Saudi Arabiaa major economy diversifying beyond oilthis disruption opens a window of opportunity to fill trade gap

3、s,particularly in high-potential sectors where the Kingdom has a competitive edge.To this end,this report analyzes the trade disruption from the US-China tariff exchange to identify potential markets for Saudi Arabia to expand its non-oil exports.Here are the key takeaways:China emerges as the marke

4、t with the most potential for Saudi Arabia:China represents the largest untapped market for the Kingdoms exports,with a gap of$7.6 billion.Key sectors include plastics and rubber,chemicals,and mineral resources,where Saudi Arabia can expand its export base by supplying materials such as ethylene gly

5、col,polyethylene,and methanol.Saudis untapped potential in the U.S.remains significant but more modest:Despite being a smaller opportunity compared to China,the U.S.still presents$2.2 billion in untapped export potential for Saudi products.Plastics,fertilizers,and chemicals offer prospects,with prod

6、ucts like polypropylene and anhydrous ammonia showing particular potential.Trade shifs open new markets for export-ready countries:The tariff-fueled drop in U.S.-China trade could trigger significant demand for substitutes across both economies.Excluding major tariff-exempt products,the market openi