What Arabian Cement does

Arabian Cement Company is a publicly listed Saudi Arabian cement manufacturer founded in 1955 by Royal Decree No. 731, making it the first cement company in Saudi Arabia and the entire Arabian Gulf region. Headquartered in Jeddah, the company operates a main integrated production facility in Rabigh with a current clinker capacity of 12,200 tons per day (approximately 4.0 million tons annually) and cement grinding capacity of approximately 6.0 million tons per year. The company produces four core cement types — Ordinary Portland, Pozzolanic, Sulfate-Resistant, and Finish — branded under the Mabani, Tashteeb, and Mosalah product lines, all meeting local SASO and international quality standards. Through its 86.74%-owned subsidiary Qatrana Cement in Jordan, the company operates an additional 5,000 tons/day clinker facility built with KHD German technology and a dedicated 49 MW Wärtsilä power plant, supplying Jordanian markets and exporting to Iraq, Palestine, and Syria. The group's broader ecosystem includes a 36.67% stake in Kingdom Concrete (ready-mix in Jordan), a 33.33% stake in Cement Products Industry Co. (120 million cement bags/year), and a wholly owned Bahraini holding entity.

Arabian Cement's business model centers on the production and sale of cement and clinker under a sales-led go-to-market motion, segmented into project sales for large construction and government contracts, direct sales for immediate buyers, and distributor sales for regional distribution across the Western Region (Makkah and Madinah). An external sales team handles export and business development to neighboring countries. The company has expanded into a self-serve eCommerce channel through its arabiancement.sa website and iOS/Android mobile applications, enabling direct cement ordering for smaller buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with commodity B2B/B2G sales of bulk and bagged cement at negotiated or market rates. Multiple ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 22301) and Saudi regulatory licenses (SASO Quality Mark, environmental permit through 2026, electronic industrial license, civil defense license) underpin quality, environmental, and operational compliance positioning.

The company serves the construction industry primarily in Saudi Arabia's Western Region and Jordan, targeting infrastructure, residential, commercial, and government projects. Its 70-year operating heritage, royal foundation, and regional pioneer status provide brand differentiation. Customer segments include construction companies, real estate developers, government infrastructure projects, ready-mix concrete producers (via Kingdom Concrete), and downstream consumers via distributors and the eCommerce platform. The company is governed by a 9-member Board of Directors led by Chairman Eng. Mutaz Kusai Al Azzawi, with executive leadership including CEO Badr Osama Johar, COO Waleed Atef Obaidat, and CFO Moataz M. Mortada.

Name

Arabian Cement

Legal name

Arabian Cement Company (شركة الأسمنت العربية)

Website

https://arabiancement.com.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Arabian Cement is Saudi Arabia's first cement manufacturer, founded in 1955, producing four cement types from its Rabigh plant (12,200 tons/day capacity) and serving Western Region construction projects, with Jordanian operations via 86.74%-owned Qatrana Cement exporting to Levantine markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (327310), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (32732)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• Clinker production
• Building materials supply
• Ready-mix concrete
• Construction materials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cement and Clinker Sales (Domestic): Primary revenue stream from production and sale of cement and clinker from the Rabigh plant, targeting the Western Region markets (Makkah and Madinah). The plant produces four main types of cement: Ordinary Portland, Pozzolanic, Sulfate-Resistant, and Finish.
2. Cement and Clinker Exports: Export of cement products to neighboring countries, supported by the Qatrana Cement subsidiary in Jordan targeting Jordanian markets and exports to Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and other neighboring countries.
3. Subsidiary Revenue (Qatrana Cement): Arabian Cement holds 86.74% ownership in Qatrana Cement in Jordan, which entered commercial operation in 2011 with 5,000 tons/day clinker capacity. Qatrana targets Jordanian domestic market and exports to neighboring countries.
4. Cement Bags Production (CPI): Through its 33.33% owned affiliate Cement Products Industry Co. (CPI), the company participates in cement bag manufacturing with an annual capacity of 120 million bags ( Jeddah and Riyadh factories).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arabian Cement manufactures and sells bulk and bagged cement and clinker, producing four primary types (Ordinary Portland, Pozzolanic, Sulfate-Resistant, and Finish) at its Rabigh plant, which operates at approximately 12,200 tons of clinker per day with a grinding capacity of around 6 million tons annually. The company distributes to construction companies, government infrastructure projects, and distributors in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, and exports cement via its Qatrana Cement subsidiary in Jordan.

Product overview

Arabian Cement Company operates as an integrated cement manufacturer with a portfolio of four core cement product types (Ordinary Portland, Pozzolanic, Sulfate-Resistant, and Finish/Tashteeb) produced at its Rabigh facility with 12,200 tons/day clinker capacity. The company also offers bagged cement through its Mbani/Mosalah product lines and serves customers via an eCommerce platform at arabian.sa. Through subsidiaries and affiliates, the company extends into ready-mix concrete (Kingdom Concrete in Jordan), cement bag manufacturing (CPI), and cement production in Jordan (Al-Qatrana Cement with 86.74% ownership).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mabani (مبانى): Ordinary Portland cement product for building construction
• Tashteeb (تشطيب)
• Mosallah (مسلح)

Products and services

• Ordinary Portland Cement
• Pozzolanic Cement
• Sulfate-Resistant Cement
• Finish Cement (Tashteeb / تشطيب)
• Mabani (مبنى) Building Cement
• Mosallah (مسـلح) Reinforced Cement
• Online Cement Ordering (eCommerce Platform & Mobile App)
• Al-Qatrana Cement
• Kingdom Concrete (RMCC) Ready-Mix Concrete
• Cement Products Industry (CPI) Bags

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 12,200 tons of clinker per day (4.0 million tons annually) from Rabigh plant
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Qatrana Cement Company (QCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Arabian Cement established Qatrana Cement Company in Jordan in 2007 with 86.74% ownership. Total investment of US$400 million. The company operates a cement plant 80 km south of Amman with capacity of 5,000 tons of clinker per day (1.8 million tons annually). Commercial operations began in 2011. Qatrana exports to Iraq, Palestine, and Syria in addition to serving the Jordanian market.
• Kingdom Concrete (RMCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArabian Cement holds a 36.67% stake in Kingdom Concrete, a leading ready-mix concrete supplier in Jordan. The company was founded in 1995 and has contributed to major Jordanian infrastructure projects including Queen Rania Hospital, Yarmouk University, and major bridges in Jordan.
• Cement Products Industry Co. (CPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArabian Cement holds 33.33% ownership in Cement Products Industry Co. (CPI), a manufacturer of cement packaging bags. CPI operates factories in Jeddah and Riyadh with an annual production capacity of 120 million bags. Three major Saudi cement companies co-own CPI with equal shares.
• KHD Humboldt Wedag (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationKHD, a German company with over 150 years of experience in cement plant construction, was contracted to supply special equipment and provide design and supervision for the Qatrana Cement factory in Jordan. KHD is one of the oldest specialized cement plant engineering companies globally.
• Wärtsilä (Finland)coreTechnology or IntegrationFinnish company Wärtsilä supplied 7 diesel generators for the dedicated 49-megawatt power plant serving the Qatrana Cement factory in Jordan, enabling reliable electricity supply independent of the national grid.
• Al-Intisar Sports ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArabian Cement renewed a sponsorship contract with Al-Intisar Sports Club in Rabigh Governorate for two sports seasons, extending through the end of 2027. The sponsorship supports sports and economic development activities in Rabigh and the broader Makkah region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Cement Company: One of the largest Saudi cement manufacturers, listed on Tadawul. Operates multiple cement plants across Saudi Arabia producing Ordinary Portland and sulfate-resistant cement, competing directly with Arabian Cement in domestic markets and exports.
• Yanbu Cement Company: Saudi cement manufacturer with production facilities in Yanbu. Produces comparable cement types for construction and infrastructure, competing for regional and export market share with Arabian Cement.
• City Cement Company: Saudi-listed cement manufacturer with production facilities serving domestic markets. Produces Ordinary Portland and other cement types for construction and infrastructure, overlapping directly with Arabian Cement.
• Eastern Cement Company: Saudi-listed cement company operating in the Eastern Province, producing Portland and specialty cements. Competes for B2B construction supply and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Najran Cement Company: Saudi cement producer based in Najran region. Operates clinker and cement production lines targeting southern Saudi markets and exports, with comparable product offerings.
• Yamama Cement Company: Saudi-listed cement producer with significant clinker and cement capacity, serving construction and infrastructure markets in Saudi Arabia. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolio (Portland, sulfate-resistant, pozzolanic cement).
• Qassim Cement Company: Saudi-listed cement producer headquartered in Buraidah, central Saudi Arabia. Competes in domestic cement markets with similar product portfolio and serves construction projects across the Kingdom.
• Northern Region Cement Company: Saudi-listed cement producer with operations in the northern region. Competes in domestic cement supply for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Riyadh Cement Company: Saudi cement manufacturer based in Riyadh. Competes in central Saudi markets with traditional cement types, including sulfate-resistant and Portland variants.

Broad incumbents

• LafargeHolcim (Holcim Group): Global cement major with operations across the Middle East. While not directly competing in Saudi Arabia, it operates regional cement and ready-mix concrete businesses and serves as a benchmark for international cement industry positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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