Saudi Arabia’s Delivery Sector Recorded 118 Million Orders in the First Quarter

Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector reached more than 118 million orders in the first quarter of 2026. This figure represents a 49 percent annual increase.

According to the Saudi Transport General Authority, the delivery sector in Saudi Arabia reached more than 124 million orders in the fourth quarter of 2025. The sector also delivered a remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2026. Accordingly, more than 118 million orders were recorded in Q1 2026, marking a 49 percent increase.

According to the Authority’s statistics, the highest share of total delivery orders in Q1 2026 was recorded in the Riyadh region with 44 percent. It was followed by Makkah (22.21 percent) and the Eastern Province (16.23 percent). Madinah accounted for 4.97 percent of total orders. The other regions were as follows: Asir (3.34 percent), Qassim (2.77 percent), Tabuk (1.74 percent), Hail (1.66 percent), Jazan (1.14 percent), Najran (0.64 percent), Al-Jouf (0.65 percent), Northern Borders (0.51 percent), and Al-Baha (0.18 percent).

A Major Player in E-Commerce and Food Delivery

These figures indicate strong demand, in addition to seasonal fluctuations in e-commerce, food, and retail delivery activities. The growth in delivery volumes also reflected changing consumer behavior. Increased reliance on app-based platforms, real-time tracking technologies, and integrated supply chain solutions reshaped retail and service distribution across urban and regional markets.

In Saudi Arabia, the deli very sector has become one of the cornerstones of the digital economy thanks to e-commerce, food delivery platforms, and last-mile logistics services. The Transport General Authority stated that the growth in the sector “reflects the expansion in service scope, improved operational efficiency, and faster fulfillment of beneficiary requests.”

The National Transport and Logistics Strategy aims to position Saudi Arabia as a “global logistics hub.” In this context, regulatory reforms and investments aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and improving service quality contributed to the deli very sector.