The brick and block industry in Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong dynamic growth, driven by significant urbanization, mega projects under Vision 2030, and rising regional demand.
The brick and block industry in Saudi Arabia is experiencing strong dynamic growth, driven by significant urbanization, mega projects under Vision 2030, and rising regional demand.
Red Brick Industry
Engineer Ibrahim Khayat, Chairman of the National Red Brick Committee, explained that the number of red brick factories operating during the first half of 2025 is about 41 factories, while the amount of red brick production reached 2.5 million tons, in addition to 420 million brick units during 2024, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
The geographical distribution of these factories reflects a comprehensive coverage strategy for construction in the Kingdom, with 12 factories in Riyadh, 12 factories in Makkah, 5 factories in Medina, 5 factories in the Eastern Province, 3 factories in Qassim, 2 factories in Asir, and 2 factories in Jazan.
The geographical distribution of these factories reflects a comprehensive coverage strategy for construction in the Kingdom.
Red Brick Exports
According to data from the General Authority for Statistics, the value of Saudi exports of all types of bricks amounted to 120 million riyals during the period from 2020 to July 2025, as exports increased from 21 million riyals in 2023 to 34 million riyals during a yearly growth rate of 64%, and the main export markets include the UAE, Yemen, Kuwait and a number of African countries, as well as a trend to open additional markets such as Syria.The head of the National Committee for Red Bricks stressed that the value of Saudi exports of all types of bricks amounted to 120 million riyals during the period. In press statements, the head of the National Red Bricks Committee emphasized that red bricks have the competitive advantage of reducing the cost of construction by 9% compared to concrete blocks, and red bricks can reduce air conditioning consumption by 20 to 40%, making them an effective option in the hot Saudi climate.
Red bricks can reduce air conditioning consumption by 20 to 40%, making them an effective option in the hot Saudi climate.
Block Market
The concrete block market in Saudi Arabia was valued at USD 5,283.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,278 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%, with hollow blocks accounting for about 65% of the block market, the fastest growing segment, due to being lighter in weight and providing good thermal insulation.
Market size of concrete blocks in Saudi Arabia is estimated at USD 5,283.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,278 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%. The concrete block market in the GCC (including Saudi Arabia) is experiencing an estimated 5% CAGR, driven by infrastructure projects and urbanization, while the IMARC Group report forecasts the GCC hollow block market to grow from USD 9.0 billion in 2024 to USD 15.4 billion by 2033.
According to IMARC statistics, the hollow block market in the GCC is expected to grow from USD 9.0 billion in 2024 to USD 15.4 billion by 2033.
According to IMARC Group's report, the hollow block market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of USD 15.3T. According to statistics from General Authority for Statistics, the average price of 20 cm thick black blocks was 1,756.56 riyals per 1000 units in March 2025.
According to statistics from GAS, the average price of 20 cm thick black blocks was 1,756.56 riyals per 1000 units in March 2025.
