Overview
Saudi Arabia is a top global destination for large chemical companies, as well as downstream value chain partners such as specialty chemicals, conversion, engineering plastics, and rubber producers.
Chemicals Overview
Saudi Arabia is home to one of the most advanced chemicals industries globally. Thanks to decades of cumulative investment in the chemicals sector , Saudi Arabia is a global leader in the production of chemical products across all segments – basic, intermediate, and specialty.
Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has ambitious plans to grow the sector even further and double its size by 2030, unlocking new opportunities for investors across the entire value chain. Chemical investors in Saudi Arabia enjoy a cost-competitive environment and a strong ecosystem that includes world-class universities, R&D centers, suppliers, infrastructure, and logistics
97,267 - KT
chemical production capacity in KSA for 2017
5 - %
production capacity growth for Chemicals for 2016
170 - BN
operating revenues of the Chemicals sector for 2016
Success Stories from the Chemicals
‘’The Kingdom is a great place to live and work. The Saudis are welcoming, the expat community is large and active. Anyone having doubts about the Kingdom should visit and experience it for themselves.’’
Company Name : Exxon Mobil
Name : Jean-Pierre Forey
Position : General Manager Planning
Sector name : Chemical
‘’The Kingdom is going through significant changes to realize Vision 2030 and that creates a multitude of opportunities. New sectors are now open, within tourism, entertainment, energy, renewables, retail, and other newly developing markets.’’
Company Name : Shell Overseas Services Limited Company
Name : Andrew Crowe
Position : Director
Sector name : Chemical
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