Prices of Saudi commodities rise in April 2019

Prices of 90 goods and services in Saudi Arabia rose year-on-year (YoY) in April 2019, while prices of 69 commodities dropped, official data issued by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed.

Out of the total of 88 food products, prices of 51 items increased YoY for the month, while prices of other 36 products decreased.

Prices of American cardamom jumped the most by 18 percent YoY, while local figs saw the biggest drop at 21 percent YoY.

As for non-food commodities, the prices of seven items rose in April, with the local paper tissues “Fine” recording the biggest rise at 7 percent YoY.

The prices of seven out of 13 services were up last month compared to April 2018.

Prices of six fodder and livestock products increased in April.

Meanwhile, prices of 19 construction materials increased for the month, while 18 materials fell. The 10 mm-rebar rose the most by 6.81 percent YoY.