Saudi Arabia's cement industry recorded a remarkable performance during August 2025, as the total sales of companies operating in the sector increased by 9% year-on-year, reaching about 4.6 million tons, compared to 4.2 million tons in August 2024, according to data released by Yamamah Cement Company
.Strong growth in the domestic market
<The increase was supported by a rebound in domestic sales, which rose by 10.8% to about 4.47 million tons, compared with 4.03 million tons in the same month last year. In contrast, export sales declined significantly by nearly 40% to record only 112,000 tons, compared with 188,000 tons in August 2024.Mixed performance among companies
Cement sales from 11 Saudi companies saw significant growth in the local market. Saudi Cement topped the list with an increase of more than 45% to 517,000 tons, followed by Yamama Cement with a growth of 44% to reach 745,000 tons, and Safwa Cement with an increase of 30% (225,000 tons). Other companies such as Eastern Cement, United Cement, Umm Al-Qura, Hail, and Al-Shamaliya also achieved increases ranging from 8% to 23%.
<On the other hand, the sales of 6 companies declined, most notably Al-Jouf Cement, which recorded a sharp decline of 29% to limit its sales to only 101 thousand tons. Qassim Cement's sales also fell by 11%, while companies such as Medina, Tabuk and Najran Cement saw declines ranging between 5 and 7%.
While sales of 6 companies declined, most notably Al-Jouf Cement, which recorded a sharp decline of 29% to limit its sales to only 101 thousand tons.
Cement exports. Significant drop
On the export front, exports in August 2025 were limited to only three companies, totaling 112,000 tons. Saudi Cement took the lead with 89,000 tons, followed by Najran Cement with 22,000 tons, while Al-Jouf Cement contributed only 1,000 tons. Total exports declined from 193,000 tons in June to 112,000 tons in August, indicating pressure on foreign markets.
Monthly sales development
Over the course of the year, data showed fluctuating sales of cement. After registering 5 million tons in January 2025, up 7% year-on-year, they fell in March to 3.6 million tons, down slightly, and then rebounded strongly in April to 4.3 million tons, up nearly 39%. In August, sales stabilized at 4.6 million tons, up 8.5% from the same month last year.
Clinker Production and Inventories
<Clinker production fell 3% in August 2025 to 4.6 million tons compared to 4.8 million tons in the previous year. Inventories stood at 44.56 million tons, down slightly from 44.76 million tons in August 2024. According to the details, Southern Cement led the companies in terms of inventory size at 7.2 million tons, followed by Yanbu Cement with 4.9 million tons, while Yamama Cement recorded an increase in its inventory from 4.3 to 4.9 million tons during the comparative period.According to the details, Southern Cement led the companies in terms of inventory size at 7.2 million tons, followed by Yanbu Cement with 4.9 million tons, while Yamama Cement recorded an increase in its inventory from 4.3 to 4.9 million tons.
Clinker Exports. Yanbu in the lead
Clinker exports witnessed clearer activity compared to cement exports, with 6 companies exporting quantities totaling 541 thousand tons during August 2025. Yanbu Cement topped the list with 286k tons, followed by Saudi Cement with 138k tons, while Southern, Northern, Jouf and Safwa contributed smaller quantities. <The recent performance of Saudi cement companies reflects the strength of the domestic market, which is the main driver of growth, against notable pressures on the export side. The decline in clinker production and the stabilization of inventories at high levels indicate the tendency of companies to adjust production in proportion to demand, at a time when internal competition remains strong among companies to achieve greater market shares.
Recent performance of Saudi cement companies reflects the strength of the domestic market, which is the main driver of growth, against notable pressures on the export side.
