RIYADH: Cement sales in Saudi Arabia saw an annual increase of 12.33 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 14.87 million tonnes, according to recent data.
Figures released by Al-Yamama Cement showed this growth was primarily driven by strong domestic demand, accounting for 96 percent of total sales, while exports comprised the remaining 4 percent.
For the full year of 2024, cement sales exhibited a more moderate growth of 3.67 percent, culminating in a total volume of 51.15 million tonnes.