The total value of the imported goods to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2012 reached SR582,48 billion with weight exceeding 74 million tons. The value of exports reached SR170,27 billion with weight exceeding 48 million tons. The custom charges in 2012 reached SR2,244 billion. In a statement to Saudi Press agency (SPA), Abdullah Al-Kharboosh, Spokesman of the Saudi Customs, added that the custom charges of the exempted imported goods in 2012 reached SR6,27 billion.