Cement Sales Strong in Saudi Arabia

Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 29, Saudi Arabia's cement industry recorded solid growth in the third quarter of 2025, with total cement sales reaching 13.8 million tonnes, an increase of 11.3% compared to 12.4 million tonnes in the same period of 2024.

Cement production rose 12.8% year-on-year to 14.1 million tonnes, while clinker production declined 2.8% to 13.9 million tonnes. Cement inventory remained stable at approximately 0.5 million tonnes, and clinker stocks stood at 44.2 million tonnes, down 2.2% from the previous year.

The average price for a 50 kg bag of cement increased slightly to SAR 15.70 (US$4.19) in the third quarter, up about 1% from SAR 15.55 in 3Q24, reaching a peak of SAR 15.89 in August 2025.

For the first nine months of 2025, cumulative cement sales totalled 39.5 million tonnes, reflecting a 13.2% year-on-year rise from 34.9 million tonnes in the corresponding period of 2024. Cement production grew 12.7% to 40.7 million tonnes, while clinker output edged down 1.2% to 42 million tonnes.

The kingdom maintains a designed cement production capacity of 81 million tonnes per year, with actual operating capacity estimated at around 66 million tonnes.

Cement exports during January–September 2025 fell sharply by 38.2% to 1.23 million tonnes compared to 1.99 million tonnes in the same period of 2024. In contrast, clinker exports rose 8.5% to 4.85 million tonnes from 4.47 million tonnes.

Two companies, Saudi Cement Co and Najran Cement Co, continue to account for approximately 98% of total cement exports. In the clinker segment, Yanbu Cement significantly expanded its market share to 56% (from 25% in 2024), while Saudi Cement’s share declined to 24% from 51% previously.

The sustained increase in domestic cement demand reflects ongoing construction and infrastructure activity across Saudi Arabia, supported by stable pricing and improved production levels throughout 2025.