E-commerce Sales in Saudi Arabia Rise Sharply in July 2026

9 Sep 2026 · Riyadh

StatusConfirmed by the Saudi Central Bank's monthly bulletin.

E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards surged 11.8 percent, reaching SR37.6 billion during July 2026, compared to SR33.6 billion in June. According to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), e-commerce sales via Mada cards jumped 26 percent year-on-year, reaching SR37.6 billion in July 2026, compared to SR29.8 billion in June 2025. The report confirmed that e-commerce sales via Mada cards increased by 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026, reaching SR101.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, compared to SR98.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

The report added that e-commerce sales via Mada cards increased by 32.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching SR101.4 billion, compared to SR76.6 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The report indicated that point-of-sale (POS) sales increased by 9.4 percent in July compared to June 2026, reaching SR59.7 billion in July, compared to SR54.6 billion in June.

Point-of-sale (POS) sales are divided into two categories: mobile phone sales, which reached SR34 billion in July 2026, compared to SR30.8 billion in June 2026; and card sales, which reached SR25.7 billion in July 2026, compared to SR23.8 billion in June 2026. The report noted that POS sales increased by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching SR59.7 billion in July 2026, compared to SR55.9 billion in July 2025. The bulletin also indicated that POS sales decreased by 4.8 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026, reaching SR170.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, compared to SR178.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

Mobile phone sales reached SR95.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, compared to SR99.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026. In 2026, sales of cards amounted to SR74.1 billion during the second quarter of 2026, compared to SR79.1 billion during the first quarter of 2026, the report pointed out.

Why this mattersThe surge in e-commerce sales via Mada cards indicates a growing trend in digital transactions in Saudi Arabia, which could influence the design and development of retail spaces in Madinah. As more consumers shift towards online shopping, developers may need to consider integrating advanced digital payment systems and logistics solutions in their projects. This trend could also affect the demand for physical retail spaces, potentially leading to a reevaluation of space allocation in mixed-use developments.

Key figuresSR37.6 billion · 11.8% increase · SR33.6 billion in June 2026 · SR29.8 billion in June 2025 · SR101.4 billion in Q2 2026 · SR98.3 billion in Q1 2026 · SR76.6 billion in Q2 2025 · SR59.7 billion POS sales in July 2026 · SR54.6 billion in June 2026 · SR34 billion mobile phone sales in July 2026 · SR25.7 billion card sales in July 2026 · SR55.9 billion POS sales in July 2025 · SR170.1 billion POS sales in Q2 2026 · SR178.8 billion in Q1 2026 · SR95.9 billion mobile phone sales in Q2 2026 · SR99.7 billion in Q1 2026 · SR74.1 billion card sales in Q2 2026 · SR79.1 billion in Q1 2026.

Source: Saudi Gazette

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