Mining industry in Saudi Arabia - statistics & facts

The mining and quarrying industry is the main revenue generator of the Saudi Arabian economy. Mineral oil and its products are by far the leading export from Saudi Arabia. This is closely followed by other mining products such as metals and inorganic chemicals, as well as precious and basic metals.

Leading metal produces in Saudi Arabia
Copper

Annual copper production
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Annual zinc production
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Mining, Metals & Minerals

Annual production of gold in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023

Mining, Metals & Minerals

Annual production of copper in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023

Minerals

Production of aluminum Saudi Arabia 2013-2023

Overview

Saudi Arabia's GDP by economic activity 2025
Saudi Arabia's GDP by economic activity 2025
Gross domestic product in Saudi Arabia in 2025, by economic activity (in million Saudi riyals)
Export of commodities from Saudi Arabia 2024
Export of commodities from Saudi Arabia 2024
Saudi Arabia: Estimated export of commodities in 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Industrial mineral production Saudi Arabia by product 2023
Industrial mineral production Saudi Arabia by product 2023
Annual production volume of industrial minerals across Saudi Arabia in 2023, by product (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Annual production of metal in Saudi Arabia 2023, by type
Annual production of metal in Saudi Arabia 2023, by type
Annual metal production in Saudi Arabia in 2023, by type (in tons)
Combined revenue of the top mining companies 2005-2025
Combined revenue of the top mining companies 2005-2025
Revenue of the leading mining companies worldwide from 2005 to 2024, with a forecast for 2025 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Operating expenses of the top mining companies 2005-2025
Operating expenses of the top mining companies 2005-2025
Total operating expenses of the top mining companies worldwide from 2005 to 2023, with a forecast for 2025 (in billion U.S. dollars)

Metals and precious metals

Annual production of gold in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual production of gold in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual gold production in Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2023 (in metric tons)
Annual production of silver in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual production of silver in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual silver production in Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2023 (in metric tons)
Annual production of copper in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual production of copper in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual copper production in Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
Production of aluminum Saudi Arabia 2013-2023
Production of aluminum Saudi Arabia 2013-2023
Annual production volume of aluminum in Saudi Arabia from 2013 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)
Annual production of zinc in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual production of zinc in Saudi Arabia 2011-2023
Annual zinc production in Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)

Non-metallic Minerals

Production of phosphate fertilizers Saudi Arabia 2012-2023
Production of phosphate fertilizers Saudi Arabia 2012-2023
Annual production volume of phosphate fertilizers in Saudi Arabia from 2012 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of salt Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Production of salt Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Annual production volume of salt in Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of caustic-calcinated magnesite Saudi Arabia 2014-2023
Production of caustic-calcinated magnesite Saudi Arabia 2014-2023
Annual production volume of caustic-calcinated magnesite in Saudi Arabia from 2014 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of sand and stone in Saudi Arabia by type 2023
Production of sand and stone in Saudi Arabia by type 2023
Annual production volume of sand and stone in Saudi Arabia in 2023, by type (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of sand Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Production of sand Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Annual production volume of sand in Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of gravel Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Production of gravel Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Annual production volume of gravel in Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of marble blocks Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Production of marble blocks Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Annual production volume of marble blocks in Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*
Production of limestone for cement Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Production of limestone for cement Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
Annual production volume of limestone for cement in Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)*

Companies

Mining and quarrying operating revenue Saudi Arabia 2023, by enterprise size
Mining and quarrying operating revenue Saudi Arabia 2023, by enterprise size
Operating revenue of the mining and quarrying industry in Saudi Arabia in 2023, by enterprise size (in million Saudi riyals)
Mining and quarrying operating expenditure Saudi Arabia 2023, by enterprise size
Mining and quarrying operating expenditure Saudi Arabia 2023, by enterprise size
Operating expenditure of the mining and quarrying industry in Saudi Arabia in 2023, by enterprise size (in billion Saudi riyals)
Mining and quarrying employee compensation Saudi Arabia 2023, by enterprise size
Mining and quarrying employee compensation Saudi Arabia 2023, by enterprise size
Employee compensation of the mining and quarrying industry in Saudi Arabia in 2023, by enterprise size (in million Saudi riyals)
Net profit of the year Ma'aden 2009-2024
Net profit of the year Ma'aden 2009-2024
Net profit of the year of Ma'aden from 2009 to 2024 (in million Saudi Riyal)

Leading metal produces in Saudi Arabia
Copper

Annual copper production
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Annual zinc production
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- Annual production volume of bauxite
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Production of bauxite Saudi Arabia 2011-2020
- Annual production volume of phosphate fertilizers
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Production of phosphate fertilizers Saudi Arabia 2012-2023
- Annual production volume of gypsum
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Production of gypsum Saudi Arabia 2010-2023

- Annual production volume of limestone for cement
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Production of limestone for cement Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
- Annual production volume of dolomite
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Production of dolomite Saudi Arabia 2010-2018
- Annual production volume of granite
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Production of granite Saudi Arabia 2010-2023

- Annual production volume of gravel
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Production of gravel Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
- Annual production volume of sand
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Production of sand Saudi Arabia 2010-2023
- Annual production volume of silica sand
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Production of silica sand Saudi Arabia 2010-2018