Saudi cement companies sold 3.56 million tons last month

Sales fell 4.6% from June 2023, exports fell 22.3% and production fell 3%.

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Data released by Al Yamamah Cement showed that sales of Saudi Cement Companies There was a notable drop during June 2024, reaching 3.56 million tons, down 4.6% from the same month in 2023.

According to the data decreased Cement sales Total (domestic deliveries and exports) to 3.56 million tons, compared to 3.73 million tons in June 2023. And declined Domestic sales Cement shipments fell 3.6% to 3.4 million tons compared to 3.53 million tons in the same month of the previous year, while Exports by 22.3% to 157k tons compared to 202k tons in June 2023.

The sales of Saudi cement companies witnessed two divergent trajectories, with 9 companies experiencing a decline in sales, while 8 others achieved growth.

Northern Cement and Yamama Cement topped the list of companies that saw a decline in sales, with sales falling by 53% and 25%, respectively, compared to the same month in 2023.

On the other hand, Umm Al-Qura Cement and Medina Cement emerged as the best performers in terms of growth, with sales increasing by 67% and 37%, respectively, during the same period.

and topped Yamama Cement Company The list of companies in terms of quantities sold, with sales of 429,000 tons, while Qassim cement in second place with 354 thousand tons. And recorded Northern Cement Minimum sales of 30,000 tons.

On the production side, the Total cement production decreased in June 2024 by 3% to reach 3.7 million tons, and retreated Stock quantities by 1.3% to settle at 1.3 million tons.