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Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Setup Guide
A practical guide for Indian manufacturers looking to sell to Saudi Arabia — import requirements, Saudi Aramco qualification, Vision 2030 opportunities.
Market Overview
GDP: $1.0 trillion+ (2025). Fastest-growing major economy.
Vision 2030: massive industrialization. Target: raise manufacturing share from 11% to 20%.
Key sectors: construction, oil & gas, petrochemicals, mining, water infrastructure
Indian steel and metal exports to Saudi Arabia: $1.8B in 2024-25, growing 22% YoY
Import Requirements
Most industrial goods: SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality) approval required
SABER Platform: Saudi Arabia's online conformity system at saber.sa
Product Certificate from SASO: mandatory for many steel and metal products
SASO compliance: check product requirement online before starting process
Saudi Aramco Qualification
Saudi Aramco SAP (Supplier Assessment Program): register at saudiaramco.com/suppliers
Requirements: ISO 9001, financial stability, HSE policy, product samples
Timeline: 6-18 months for full qualification — start early
Other major buyers: SEC, NEOM project, SABIC
Vision 2030 Opportunities
NEOM Megacity: $1 trillion project. Construction materials, engineering goods, infrastructure.
Amaala & Red Sea Project: luxury tourism infrastructure. Specialty metals, facades, MEP.
Renewable Energy: 50GW solar + wind by 2030 = massive structural and electrical steel demand.
Mining sector: Saudi mineral wealth development = industrial equipment and metal components.