Saudi Arabia has completed a comprehensive study to identify the best options to address domestic steel supply shortages, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef announced at a steel conference in Riyadh.
The study explores the manufacturing of seven new steel and iron products, which could open up investment opportunities worth SAR 60 billion ($16 billion).
Alkhorayef noted that the steel industry has faced persistent challenges in recent years, including an oversupply of rebar, limited capacity for high-value steel products, and growing competition from imports.
“The ministry is taking strategic steps to restructure the sector, close supply gaps, enhance added value, and ensure the sustainability of supply chains,” he said.
He added that a detailed review of small rebar factories using induction furnaces has been completed to improve efficiency and long-term viability.
Alkhorayef urged private companies to collaborate with the ministry in implementing these strategic recommendations to align with the ongoing transformation of Saudi Arabia’s steel sector.