The Saudi-Chinese Business Council has received more than 5,000 Chinese companies so far in 2025 that arrived to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom, according to the council’s Deputy Chairman Anas Al-Fadda.
Speaking to Saudi business daily Al-Eqtisadiah during a meeting with a delegation from Jiangsu Province at the Federation of Saudi Chambers, Al-Fadda said the council now includes more than 1,800 members and has achieved an implementation rate exceeding 85% of agreements.
The official further noted that the trend reflects strong momentum in Chinese interest, particularly as both countries benefit from the convergence between China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Saudi Arabia’s ambitious economic diversification agenda named Vision 2030.
Wang Shanhua, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, said companies from Jiangsu, China’s second-largest province in terms of GDP contribution, are seeking broader expansion in the Saudi market.
Trade between Jiangsu and Saudi Arabia has exceeded USD 100 billion, with additional growth recorded in 2025. Although the province accounts for only 1.1% of China’s land area, it contributes more than 10% of the national GDP and is home to 6% of the population, making it one of the country’s most economically influential regions.
Jiangsu has also transformed itself into one of China’s largest manufacturing hubs, combining traditional industries with advanced technology sectors. In recent years, it has shifted from light industries to heavy industry and high-tech manufacturing, and is considered a major centre for electronics and precision component production.
Mishari Al-Kuwaiflie, regional director at MIE, highlighted the role of investment delegations and business matchmaking in linking Chinese companies with the Saudi market.
The official further said industrial and technology-focused delegations have recently visited the Kingdom to explore opportunities, noting ongoing cooperation with the Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce, which has shown increased interest in partnering with Saudi firms.