Saudi Arabia: Cement sales rose by 7% year-on-year and 8% month-on-month to reach 5.24Mt in October 2025, the highest monthly figure since March 2021, according to a research note from Al Rajhi Capital.
All producers recorded month-on-month volume growth except Yamama Cement, which nevertheless strengthened its market leadership with a 15% share, up from 12% in the 2024 financial year. Saudi Cement followed with a 13% share, compared to 12.5% the previous year. Regionally, the Eastern Province led growth with a 17% year-on-year increase in sales, followed by the Central Region at 16%. The Northern, Western and Southern regions saw declines of 3%, 2% and 0.8%, respectively. Clinker inventories stood at 44.1Mt at the end of October 2025, down by 0.2% month-on-month.