Saudi Arabia Steel Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 8.7 Billion

Market Forecast in 2033: USD 11.8 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 3.40%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Steel Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Product, Application, and Region, 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia steel market size was valued at USD 8.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 11.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.40% from 2025-2033.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Steel Market

• AI-powered predictive maintenance slashes equipment downtime by up to 50% in Saudi steel plants, keeping production humming without surprise breakdowns or hefty repair bills.​
• Vision 2030 drives upgrades for 4,000 factories with AI and IoT, turning Saudi steel mills into smart hubs that boost output and cut energy waste big time.​
• DBM just rolled out intelligent rebar counting systems in Saudi steel complexes, using machine vision to sort and tally bars fast and error-free.​
• AIC Steel taps AI digital twins for pinpoint production control, crafting military-grade components that nail Vision 2030 localization targets perfectly.​
• Computer vision AI spots defects in real-time on steel lines, ensuring top-quality output while trimming waste and rework across Saudi manufacturing.

Saudi Arabia Steel Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's steel market is booming thanks to Vision 2030's massive push for mega-projects like NEOM, The Line, Qiddiya, Diriyah Gate, and Red Sea Global, which are sucking up huge amounts of rebar, structural beams, and mild steel for everything from skyscrapers to infrastructure hubs. These giga-developments alone drive demand for millions of tons, with construction needs hitting record highs as the kingdom races to build industrial zones, renewable energy plants, and logistics centers. Government investments through the National Industrial Development Center back this up, supporting 41 factories with 18 million tonnes of capacity to feed the frenzy, while imports from India, China, and Turkey fill gaps for high-strength bars and rods used in foundations and high-load frames. It's no wonder mild steel stays king—affordable, weldable, and tough enough for the job, keeping projects on track and costs in check amid all this expansion.​

Domestic production ramping up is another big force, with Saudi steel output hitting 9.6 million tons lately, powered by players like Hadeed holding rebar prices steady at SAR 2,400 per tonne and wire rod at SAR 2,440 for key deliveries. The government's new national scrap metal company, announced by Minister Bandar Alkhorayef, aims to slash import reliance and cut costs in a sector eyeing SR60 billion in opportunities, ensuring steady feedstock for local mills. Big foreign bets are piling in too—Essar Group's $4 billion plant for 4 million tonnes of flat steel and cold-rolled coil in Ras Al Khair, plus Slovenia's SIJ eyeing €1.5 billion for electric steel, show confidence in the kingdom's setup. This mix keeps supply reliable, stabilizes prices despite raw material swings in scrap and iron ore, and lets builders grab what they need without delays.​

Sustainability and high-end tech are the hot trends reshaping the scene, as Saudi pushes green steel and advanced products like H-beams and precision plates via tax breaks and joint ventures with firms from Malaysia and India. Policies under Vision 2030 favor tech-heavy projects, with SABIC expanding deep-processed goods to boost exports, while new indices for billet imports bring pricing transparency. Real-world wins include steel's role in oil, gas, and shipbuilding supply chains, plus a planned steel academy to train locals for ESG-focused operations. Buyers love the shift—more cost-efficient, eco-friendly options mean projects like renewable hubs and urban upgrades get built smarter, with less waste and better long-term value.

Saudi Arabia Steel Industry Segmentation:

The Saudi Arabia steel market report provides a detailed analysis of the market, highlighting key segments and regional contributions driving overall growth. It includes forecasts for the period 2025-2033 and historical data from 2019-2024 for the following segments.

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Analysis by Type:

• Flat Steel
• Long Steel

Analysis by Product:

• Structural Steel
• Prestressing Steel
• Bright Steel
• Welding Wire and Rod
• Iron Steel Wire
• Ropes
• Braids

Analysis by Application:

• Building and Construction
• Electrical Appliances
• Metal Products
• Automotive
• Transportation
• Mechanical Equipment
• Domestic Appliances

Regional Analysis:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

• Aasia Steel Factory Company Ltd.
• Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co.
• Al Sadd Steel Industrial Company
• Al-Gaswa Steel Industries Co.
• Al-Rajhi Steel
• Modern Factory for Steel Industries Co. Ltd.
• Shaaban Steel
• Solb Steel
• Zamil Structural Steel Company Limited

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Steel Market

• Sep 2025: Zamil Steel unveiled AI-driven automation at STATIC ARABIA 2025, boosting fabrication speed and precision while cutting operational costs by 20%.
• Aug 2025: SABIC’s Hadeed plant launched advanced metal recycling technology, reducing energy consumption by 18% and cutting carbon emissions significantly.
• Jul 2025: Saudi government expanded National Committee for Steel Industry initiatives, offering new subsidies and tax incentives to modernize steel production infrastructure.

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