El Khayyat Holding

What El Khayyat Holding does

El Khayyat Holding, also operating as El Khayyat Group, is a privately held Saudi conglomerate founded in 1972 and headquartered in Jeddah. The group operates seven manufacturing lines across building materials — Red Bricks (described as operating the largest kiln in the world, with plants in Bahra, Khulis, Khumra, Kharj, Sudair, and Jazan), Ceramics (Yanbu, est. 2015), Gypsum powder and board (Yanbu, exporting to the Middle East and Africa), PET Plastic Strapping Band (Yanbu, using German machinery), CementBoard (Yanbu, production start February 2025), and DryMix construction chemicals (Yanbu Royal Commission, est. 2015) — plus a cement joint venture with Lafarge called ALSAFWA Cement Company. Underlying technology centers on capital-intensive automated production, including "smart factory" systems with German-engineered mixing and R&D facilities for PET strapping. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed beyond industrial automation.

The group monetizes its operations through two engines: (1) B2B manufacturing and sale of construction materials to contractors, developers, and government entities via 400+ sales centers and distribution depots across Saudi Arabia, plus regional exports through distributors — pricing is quote-based on order volume and specifications with multi-year contracts; and (2) real estate development in Jeddah, comprising the Luxury Center (25,578 sqm GLA, est. 1990), Tower (8,000+ sqm office, 1994), Village (1998), Sultan Center (13,606 sqm GLA, 39 retail spaces, 2016), and Plaza (under construction, expected 2026), leased or sold as commercial space to retail and office tenants. Key named customers include Saudi Aramco, Royal Commission Yanbu, and Emartie of Makkah, with the primary customer segment being construction companies and contractors.

The business model is asset-heavy and relationship-driven, anchored by 50+ years of operating history, ISO 9001 and SASO certifications, Jeddah Chamber membership, and explicit alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. The group reports 1,001–5,000 employees, is founder/family-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, and derives revenue from both physical product sales (hardware) and real estate rental/occupancy streams. Distribution relies on direct enterprise field sales rather than digital channels, with the corporate website serving primarily as a brand and contact platform.

Name

El Khayyat Holding

Legal name

El Khayyat Group

Website

https://el-khayyat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

El Khayyat Holding is a privately held Saudi conglomerate (founded 1972, Jeddah) operating seven building-materials manufacturing lines — including the world's largest red-brick kiln, gypsum, ceramics, PET strapping, cement board, dry mix, and a Lafarge cement JV — plus Jeddah commercial real estate, sold primarily through 400+ distribution centers to contractors, developers, and government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42332), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Structural Clay Products (3250), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

Keywords

• Building materials manufacturing
• Construction materials supply
• Ceramic tiles production
• Gypsum board manufacturing
• Commercial real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Manufacturing & Sales: Manufacturing and selling building materials including red bricks, ceramics, gypsum boards, plastic strapping bands, cement boards, and dry mix products to construction companies, contractors, and developers across Saudi Arabia and export markets
2. Real Estate Development: Developing commercial and retail real estate properties including luxury shopping centers, office towers, and retail spaces in Jeddah

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

El Khayyat Holding is a diversified Saudi Arabian industrial conglomerate that manufactures and sells building materials including red bricks, ceramics, gypsum powder and boards, PET plastic strapping bands, cement boards, and construction chemical dry mix products. The group also develops and operates commercial real estate properties in Jeddah, including luxury shopping centers, office towers, and retail complexes.

Product overview

El Khayyat Holding is a diversified group of companies established in 1972, specializing in building materials and real estate development in Saudi Arabia. The company operates a portfolio of seven manufacturing factories: Red Bricks (the largest producer globally with facilities across Bahra, Khulis, Khumra, Kharj, Sudair, and Jazan), Ceramics (wall and floor tiles from Yanbu), Gypsum (powder and boards serving MENA and Africa), PET Plastic Strapping (using German technology), CementBoard, DryMix (construction chemicals using German machinery), and ALSafwa Cement (joint venture with Lafarge). The real estate division develops luxury commercial properties in Jeddah including Sultan Center, Village, Tower, Plaza, and Luxury Center. With headquarters in Jeddah and over 400 sales centers across the Kingdom, the group contributes to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and infrastructure development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• El Khayyat Red Bricks: The most technically eco advanced and eco friendly red brick manufacturer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Claims to have the biggest red brick production capacity in the world.
• El Khayyat Plastic Strapping Band
• El Khayyat Gypsum
• ALSAFWA Cement Company
• El Khayyat Ceramics
• El Khayyat DryMix
• El Khayyat CementBoard

Products and services

• El-Khayyat Red Bricks Largest red brick manufacturer in the world with factories in Bahra, Khulis, Khumra, Kharj, Sudair, and Jazan, producing technically eco-advanced and eco-friendly red bricks for construction use.
• El-Khayyat Ceramics Manufacturer of ceramic wall and floor tiles for residential, commercial, and industrial construction, certified with ISO 9001 and SASO standards.
• El-Khayyat Gypsum Leading supplier of gypsum powder and gypsum boards for the construction industry in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, with exports to Africa, the Middle East, and the Levant.
• El-Khayyat Plastic Strapping Band (PET Straps)

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest kiln capacity in the world for red brick production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LafargecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALSAFWA Cement Company is a joint venture between EL KHAYYAT Group (the pioneers in building materials in the Kingdom) and Lafarge (the worldwide leader in building materials). This joint venture combines El Khayyat's local market expertise with Lafarge's global cement manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Ceramics Company: Saudi-listed manufacturer of ceramic wall and floor tiles and sanitary ware, directly comparable to El Khayyat Ceramics' tile operations. Operates in the same Saudi market and serves overlapping construction and real estate customers.
• Saudi Cement Company: One of the largest cement producers in Saudi Arabia, directly comparable to the ALSAFWA Cement JV. Serves overlapping infrastructure and construction customers and competes for the same Vision 2030-driven demand.
• Yanbu Cement Company: Saudi cement producer headquartered in Yanbu Industrial City — the same industrial cluster where El Khayyat operates multiple factories (Gypsum, CementBoard, DryMix, Ceramics). Direct competitor for cement volumes in the Western Province.
• National Gypsum Company: Saudi-listed manufacturer of gypsum boards, powder, and plasters. Direct peer to El Khayyat Gypsum in product category, geography, and customer base (Saudi construction contractors and developers).
• Northern Region Cement Company: Saudi cement producer operating in northern Saudi Arabia, comparable to the ALSAFWA JV and other Saudi cement capacity expansions. Competes in the same supply-constrained Saudi cement market.
• Al Kifah Building Materials: Saudi-based building materials distributor and manufacturer with operations across construction chemicals, gypsum, and related products. Comparable to El Khayyat's distribution-led building materials model in the same Saudi market.
• Saudi Readymix Concrete Company: Saudi producer of ready-mix concrete and related construction products. Comparable to El Khayyat's DryMix operations and overlaps in serving Saudi contractors and developers.
• Arabian Cement Company (Saudi Arabia): Saudi-listed cement producer with Western Province operations, directly comparable to El Khayyat's ALSAFWA JV and competing for the same Saudi cement volumes.
• Jabal Omar Development Company: Saudi-listed real estate developer focused on luxury commercial and hospitality properties in Makkah and Jeddah. Comparable to El Khayyat's real estate arm (Luxury Center, Sultan Center, Tower, Plaza) in both product type (luxury commercial/mixed-use) and Jeddah market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim (formerly LafargeHolcim): Global building materials leader and JV partner with El Khayyat through ALSAFWA Cement. Comparable as the incumbent global player in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix, with whom El Khayyat shares strategic alignment via the JV.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elkhayyatb

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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