What Saudi White Cement Co. does

Saudi White Cement Co. is a Saudi Arabian cement manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Riyadh, producing both grey Portland cement (OPC, Sulfate-Resistant Portland Cement, Finish Cement) and white Portland cement (CEM I 52.5N and CEM II 42.5N) from manufacturing facilities in the Al-Muzahmiyah governorate. The company operates with approximately 805 employees and an annual production capacity of 10,225 tons, generating revenue through direct sales of cement products to construction contractors, infrastructure developers, and government entities in Saudi Arabia. The customer base is anchored to large state-aligned mega-projects under Vision 2030, including the Diriyah Gate development, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the third expansion of Masjid al-Haram, King Salman Gardens, the Riyadh Metro, and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, supplemented by exports to 8 international markets.

The company sells a portfolio of five core cement grades spanning structural, sulfate-resistant, finishing, and decorative applications, with white cement serving as a differentiated offering recognized by a "Best White Cement Factory in the Kingdom" award. Distribution is conducted through a direct sales force serving domestic enterprise buyers and an international export operation. The company maintains a corporate website (riyadhcement.com.sa) with Arabic and English versions, investor relations pages, and a presence on X and LinkedIn, consistent with its publicly listed status on Tadawul (tadawul:9512). Leadership is headed by CEO Shueil Jarallah Al-Aiz. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes through a dedicated sales contact page.

Name

Saudi White Cement Co.

Legal name

Riyadh Cement Company (شركة أسمنت الرياض)

Website

https://sawcem.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Saudi White Cement Co. is a Riyadh-based cement manufacturer producing grey and white Portland cement grades for construction contractors, infrastructure developers, and government clients in Saudi Arabia, with exports to 8 global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement Manufacturing (32731)

SIC

Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Cement manufacturing
• White Portland cement
• Grey Portland cement
• Sulfate-resistant cement
• Construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

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. Cement Product Sales: The company manufactures and sells grey and white Portland cement products domestically in Saudi Arabia and exports to 8 international markets. Revenue is generated through product sales to construction companies, infrastructure projects, and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saudi White Cement Co. manufactures and sells five core cement products: Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) for general construction, Sulfate-Resistant Portland Cement (SRPC) for infrastructure in aggressive environments, Finish Cement for plastering and finishing work, and two variants of White Portland Cement (CEM I 52.5N and CEM II 42.5N) for architectural and decorative applications. The company produces both grey and white cement from a single integrated facility in Saudi Arabia and serves domestic construction and government projects as well as international export markets.

Product overview

Riyadh Cement operates as a cement manufacturing company producing both grey (black) and white cement products. The company offers a portfolio of five core cement products: two white cement variants (Type I CEM I 52.5N and Type II CEM II 42.5N) for decorative and finishing applications, and three grey cement products including ordinary Portland cement for general construction, sulfate-resistant Portland cement for specialized infrastructure, and finish cement for plastering and finishing work. The white cement products serve aesthetic construction needs while grey products address structural and infrastructure requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Finish Cement (اسمنت التشطيب) Cement product designed for finishing work including plastering, finishing applications, leveling before tiling, and cement mortar applications. Used by finishing contractors and construction workers for surface preparation and final finishing layers.
• Sulfate-Resistant Portland Cement (أسمنت بورتلاندي مقاوم للكبريتات) Specialized cement designed for sulfate-resistant applications including basement floors, sewage systems, dam and bridge construction, and concrete pipe manufacturing. Used by government entities and infrastructure developers for projects in aggressive sulfate-rich environments.
• Ordinary Portland Cement (أسمنت بورتلاندي عادي) General-purpose cement used in ready-mix concrete, foundations and bases, concrete pipe manufacturing, precast concrete structures, and brick and tile production. Used by construction companies and contractors for general structural construction applications.
• White Portland Cement Type II CEM II 42.5N (أسمنت بورتلاندي أبيض النوع الثاني CEM II 42.5N) White cement classified as Type II with strength class 42.5N, suitable for grouting, colored plastering, exterior profile painting, and marble installation mortar. Used by architectural and finishing contractors for decorative and finishing applications.
• White Portland Cement Type I CEM I 52.5N (أسمنت بورتلاندي أبيض النوع الأول CEM I 52.5N) High-strength white cement classified as Type I with strength class 52.5N, designed for decorative work, tiles and interlocking, artificial stone, GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete), marble installation mortar, grouting, colored plastering, and curbstones. Used by architectural contractors and finishing specialists for premium decorative and aesthetic construction applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,255 major projects completed with company products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Yanbu Cement Company: Tadawul-listed Saudi cement producer based in the western region. Comparable as a domestic cement manufacturer with similar project-led, direct-to-EPC distribution and Vision 2030 project exposure.
• Tabuk Cement Company: Tadawul-listed Saudi cement manufacturer in the northwestern region. Closely comparable domestic cement peer with overlap in infrastructure and government channels.
• Qassim Cement Company: Central-region Tadawul-listed cement manufacturer. Directly comparable in product (Ordinary and Sulfate-Resistant Portland Cement), KSA-domestic positioning, and supply to mega-projects.
• Al Safwa Cement Company: Newer entrant on Tadawul focused on white and specialty cement. Highly comparable in white cement product focus, KSA-domestic sales motion, and premium-spec positioning.
• Southern Province Cement Co. Tadawul-listed Saudi cement manufacturer operating multiple plants in the southern region. Directly comparable as a KSA-headquartered, project-driven cement supplier serving Vision 2030 infrastructure.
• Saudi Cement Company: One of the largest Saudi cement producers, listed on Tadawul and producing grey Portland and specialty cements. Directly comparable in product portfolio, KSA-domestic sales motion, and government/infrastructure customer base.
• City Cement Company: Newer Tadawul-listed Saudi cement producer based in the central region. Comparable as a domestic cement supplier targeting construction and infrastructure demand in the Kingdom.
• Hail Cement Company: Tadawul-listed Saudi cement producer in the northern region. Comparable KSA-domestic cement peer with similar Grey Portland Cement product mix and infrastructure customer base.

Others

• Saudi Readymix Concrete Co. Tadawul-listed downstream concrete producer that purchases grey cement as a primary input. Comparable as a Saudi-listed, mega-project-anchored construction materials supplier in the same Vision 2030 value chain.

Regional players

• Ras Al-Khaimah Cement (RAK Cement): UAE-based white and grey cement producer with a regional white cement franchise. Highly comparable on the white cement product line and exports across the wider MENA region, although it operates primarily in the UAE market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RiyadhCement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saudi-white-cement-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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