Saudi ports experience 34.58% decline in cargo throughput in April 2026
Here's what it means for you.
The significant drop in cargo throughput at Saudi ports signals potential economic challenges for the maritime and logistics sectors.
What happened
Saudi ports reported a total cargo throughput of 14,532,970 tons in April 2026, marking a significant 34.58% decrease from the same month last year.
The Context
- Container throughput fell by 18.65% to 508,801 TEUs compared to April 2025.
- Passenger numbers decreased by 34.27% to 70,752 compared to the previous year.
- Livestock imports increased by 21.80% to 830,688 heads.
Takeaway
The decline in cargo handling may indicate broader economic challenges for the region.
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