Cement demand in Saudi Arabia recovered in Q3 2019, rising 17 percent year-on-year (YoY), Majed Alosailan, chief executive officer of City Cement Co., told CNBC Arabia.
Demand for cement in the last five years saw an accumulated drop of almost 30 percent.
Like other players, operating rates at City Cement ranged between 60 and 65 percent, while its market share stabilized at 6 percent, Alosailan said.
The company, which is debt free, fully depends on its resources to finance all activities.
Meanwhile, the mega projects planned in the Kingdom will further strengthen demand for cement and stimulate demand recovery, he added, expecting more growth going forward.
“Export of cement is a key solution. The procedures taken in the transportation industry, through ports and other logistics services will facilitate exports of Saudi cement products,” Alosailan said.
Additionally, various investment opportunities are available in neighboring countries amid reconstruction plans, he concluded.
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