Saudi Operating Revenues Index Up 6.1% in June 2026

Saudi Arabia's Operating Revenues Index for short-term business activities rose 6.1% year-on-year in June 2026, reaching 114.6 points based on the 2023 base year, The index tracks the cash revenues generated by businesses across the Kingdom and is updated monthly.

Non-oil sectors provided the main positive contribution during the month. Transportation and storage recorded the strongest annual growth at 18.4%, followed by manufacturing activities and financial and insurance activities, each rising 16.9%. Real estate activities climbed 15% year-on-year.

Other sectors also posted gains. Information and communication activities grew 5.4%, construction activities rose 2.3%, and wholesale and retail trade, including the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, edged up 0.6% compared with the same month a year earlier.

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On a month-on-month basis, the index eased 3.2% from May to June 2026. The decline was driven mainly by mining and quarrying activities, which dropped 27.3%, alongside smaller decreases in information and communication (−0.2%) and accommodation and food service activities (−1.3%).

The figures matter to residents and business owners because rising operating revenues in manufacturing, finance, transport and construction point to continued activity across the non-oil economy — sectors that support jobs and services in cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The index is a statistical measure and does not set any fees or regulated prices. The data continues to use the 2023 base year and the short-term business statistics framework, with no methodology change indicated for June 2026.

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