Domestic cement sales in Saudi Arabia recovered in April, with total cement sales for the sector rising 6% year-on-year and 36% month-on-month to 6.4 million tons, according to a recent report by Riyad Capital.
According to the report, the rise was mainly due to the seasonality of Eid al-Fitr, as the holiday fell in April in 2025 compared to March in 2026, which boosted demand for cement during the monitored period.
3 companies account for 41% of the market
The report showed that 3 Saudi cement companies accounted for 41% of the sector's market share, as Yamama Cement maintained its lead during April 2026 with a market share of 16.3%, followed by Qassim Cement Company with 13.1% after the merger with Hail Cement, then Saudi Cement Company with a share of 11.6%, while the remaining 14 companies accounted for about 59% of the market.
The report showed that 3 Saudi cement companies accounted for 41% of the market.
12 companies sales growth led by Yamama and Saudi
Riyadh Capital's report indicated that 12 out of 17 cement companies recorded an increase in sales year-on-year, led by Yamama Cement with sales of 718 thousand tons, an increase of 99 thousand tons or 16%, followed by Saudi Cement Company with sales of 641 thousand tons, up 88 thousand tons or 16%.On a monthly basis, all companies recorded a rise in sales, led by Yamama Cement with an increase of 219 thousand tons or 44.8%, followed by Saudi Cement with a rise of 185 thousand tons or 41%.
Month-on-month, all companies recorded a rise in sales, led by Yamama Cement with an increase of 219 thousand tons or 44.8%.
Domestic sales and exports rise
Domestic sales volumes rose to 4.4 million tons, up 6% y-o-y and 35% m-o-m, driven by seasonal factors. The largest annual and monthly increases were led by Yamama Cement and Saudi Cement, while export sales rose 31% y-o-y and 58% m-o-m to 174,000 tons, compared to 133,000 tons last year.
The report revealed that domestic sales volumes rose to 4.4 million tons, up 6% y-o-y and 35% m-o-m, driven by seasonal factors.
Clinker production declines despite improved sales
In contrast, clinker production declined by 1% y-o-y and 2% m-o-m to 5.0 million tons. On a monthly basis, 10 companies recorded a decline in production, led by Yanbu Cement with a decline of 112 thousand tons or 19%, followed by Tabuk Cement with a decline of 110 thousand tons or 75%.
Year-on-year, 7 companies recorded a decline in production, led by Riyadh Cement with a decline of 124 thousand tons or 36%, followed by Safwa Cement with a decline of 113 thousand tons or 40%.
Riyadh Cement Company.
Clinker Inventories Rise for Second Month Clinker inventories rose slightly month-on-month for the second consecutive month.
Southern Cement Company was the top stockholder with 13.5%, followed by Yanbu Cement Company with 11.7%, Yamama Cement Company with 11.7%, and Qassim Cement Company with 10.9%.
The report showed that clinker inventories rose slightly month-on-month for the second consecutive month, driven by higher clinker use in cement production and increased clinker sales, reaching 43.9 million tons, up 0.8% on month, although down 1.8% on year.
