The latest data released by the General Authority for Statistics in Saudi Arabia, as part of its bulletin on average prices of goods and services, shows a significant increase in cement and concrete prices during December 2025, compared to the previous month. This data reflects market activity in the building materials sector, a key pillar of the local economy.
Details of the rise in cement prices
According to the statistical bulletin, the price of black cement rose by 1.9% month-on-month, reaching SAR 15.8 for a 50 kg bag. Similarly, white cement (50 kg bag) saw a slight increase of 0.1%, reaching SAR 37.9, indicating a relative variation in demand among different types of cement.
Ready-mix concrete price indicators
Regarding concrete, the data revealed varying increases across different types, with prices as follows:
- The price of “350K resistant” concrete increased by 0.5% to reach 225.3 riyals per cubic meter.
- Concrete “resistant 250k” recorded an increase of 0.4% to reach 205.4 riyals per cubic meter.
- The price of “ordinary 350 kg” concrete reached 215.4 riyals per cubic meter, an increase of 0.5%.
- The price of “ordinary 250 kg” concrete increased by 0.3%, recording 196.9 riyals per cubic meter.
Price movements of other building materials
Price changes weren't limited to cement and concrete; they also affected other vital building materials. Domestic gypsum saw a 0.3% increase (to SAR 15.7 per 40 kg), while fine white sand rose by 0.4%, and mixed sand and gravel by 0.1%. Black concrete blocks of various sizes also experienced a 0.1% price increase. Conversely, crushed local marble tiles saw a slight decrease of 0.3%, while the price of red sand remained stable.
Economic context and the importance of the construction sector
These figures are particularly significant given the construction boom in Saudi Arabia, driven by Vision 2030. The construction sector is a key driver of non-oil growth, fueled by mega-projects and massive infrastructure developments. Fluctuations in building material prices directly impact the costs of real estate projects, affecting both developers and individuals building their homes.
The General Authority for Statistics works periodically to monitor these prices to provide accurate data that supports decision-makers and investors in analyzing market trends and estimating future project costs, which contributes to enhancing transparency in the real estate and construction market in the Kingdom.
