The industrial sector in Saudi Arabia recorded significant growth during November 2025, with official data showing a 10.4% increase in the industrial production volume index compared to the same month of the previous year (November 2024). This accelerated growth reflects the dynamism of the Saudi economy and the success of strategic plans aimed at enhancing the Kingdom's production capacity.
Key growth drivers
According to preliminary results released by the General Authority for Statistics, this strong increase was primarily driven by mining and quarrying activity, which jumped by 12.6% year-on-year. This surge is directly attributed to the Kingdom's increased crude oil production, which reached 10.1 million barrels per day in November 2025, compared to 8.9 million barrels per day during the same period last year, underscoring the Kingdom's commitment to meeting global demand while maintaining market stability.
Growth was not limited to the oil sector; the manufacturing sector also saw an 8.1% year-on-year increase. The production of coke and refined petroleum products led the way with a 14.5% rise, followed by the chemical and chemical products industry at 10.9%, reflecting the added value the Kingdom is injecting into its natural resources before exporting them.
Vision context and economic impact
This positive performance comes within the context of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), one of the key programs of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a leading industrial power and a global logistics hub. The continued growth of non-oil activities, which recorded a 4.4% increase in the index, demonstrates the success of economic diversification policies and the reduction of overall dependence on crude oil as the sole source of income.
The Industrial Production Index (IPI) is a vital indicator of economic health, reflecting relative changes in the production volumes of materials and goods. A 10.2% increase in the index for the water supply, sewerage, and waste management sectors indicates improved industrial and service infrastructure that supports population and urban growth.
Monthly performance and comparisons
Despite significant annual growth, the index showed a slight monthly decrease of 0.7% compared to October 2025. This decline was influenced by a 28.6% drop in the electricity and gas supply index compared to the previous month, an expected seasonal decrease due to milder temperatures and reduced demand for air conditioning.
In contrast, oil activities maintained relative stability with a monthly growth of 0.5%, while manufacturing industries recorded a slight monthly growth of 0.3%, confirming the stability of supply and production chains in Saudi factories.
