The Saudi Cement Company is a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). Established in 1955, the company is headquartered in Dammam City, Eastern Province, with its main manufacturing plant located in Al-Ahsa Governorate.
The company benefits from its strategic proximity to fuel resources and an abundance of raw materials, which support its cement production operations. Saudi Cement is listed under the basic materials sector with the ticker symbol (3030) and ISIN (SA0007879469). As of the latest update, its capital amounts to SAR1.53 billion.
Investments
Saudi Cement Company has strategic investments in the cement supply chain that reinforce its role in the regional market:
- United Cement Company – Established in 1999 as a closed Bahraini joint-stock company, it focuses on the trade and distribution of cement within the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Cement Industry Products Company Limited – Founded in 1971 in Saudi Arabia, this limited liability company specializes in producing high-quality cement packaging materials.
These investments strengthen the company’s vertical integration in the cement industry.
Operational Capacity
The Saudi Cement Plant is located in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province, about 120 km from Dammam City. It is one of the largest cement plants in the region, consisting of multiple production lines:
- In 1997, the sixth production line was commissioned with an actual capacity of 4,000 tonnes of clinker per day.
- In 2008, the seventh and eighth lines were launched with a combined actual capacity of 24,000 tonnes of clinker per day.
With these expansions, the total actual production capacity has reached 28,000 tonnes of clinker per day, translating to an annual capacity of approximately 9.2 million tonnes of clinker and 9.7 million tonnes of cement.
The raw materials for production are sourced from the company’s quarry, located around 11 km from the plant. Materials are transported via a conveyor belt system to the factory, which is equipped with modern technologies for efficiency and quality.
Significance
As one of the oldest and largest cement producers in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Cement Company plays a vital role in the construction and infrastructure sector. Its capacity, investments, and strategic location contribute to both domestic supply and regional exports, making it a key player in supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 industrial and development goals.
