Can private companies import crude oil into Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Aramco controls all crude production and primary sales.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Saudi Arabia?

Commercial Registration from Ministry of Commerce required. 15% VAT via ZATCA.

Does OilFlow screen listings against Saudi Arabia regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Saudi Arabia are rejected before they reach a seller.

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Saudi Arabia — oil import rules

1 product category open to private trade, 1 restricted, 0 blocked. These are the same rules the OilFlow matching engine uses when screening listings destined for Saudi Arabia.

Product-by-product

Crude oil: Restricted — government/monopoly routeSaudi Aramco controls all crude production and primary sales.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet): Allowed for private tradeCommercial Registration from Ministry of Commerce required. 15% VAT via ZATCA.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Saudi Arabia?: Saudi Aramco controls all crude production and primary sales.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Saudi Arabia?: Commercial Registration from Ministry of Commerce required. 15% VAT via ZATCA.
Does OilFlow screen listings against Saudi Arabia regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page drives the matching engine — buyer-side listings that can't legally clear in Saudi Arabia are rejected before they reach a seller.

Work this corridor

OilFlow Network screens every listing against these rules before it reaches the matching engine. Founding partners see matched counterparties flagged for regulatory fit automatically.