Middle East Concrete Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Middle East concrete market size reached a volume of approximately 1189.45 MMT in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a volume of around 1743.82 MMT by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Concrete is a structural material used in construction that is made up of aggregate, or hard, chemically inert particles (often sand and gravel), which are bound by cement and water. Concrete is the most often used building material due to its versatility in applications for various structural forms because of its flexibility in shape.

• Construction and general development infrastructure projects consume enormous volumes of concrete output. Increasing investments in these sectors are likely to create lucrative opportunities for Middle East concrete market during the forecast period.
• Due to the versatile nature of concrete, it is used in various construction applications. In the upcoming years, increasing population, rising number of tourists, surging demand for affordable housing, and the development of new cities are expected to substantially drive the demand for the Middle East concrete market.
• Another significant factor fuelling the expansion in this market is increased investment in the transportation. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that the construction of new railway networks, seaports, and airports will likely increase demand for concrete in the region.

Middle East Concrete Market Segmentation

The report titled “Middle East Concrete Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Ready-Mix Concrete
• Precast Product
• Pre-Cast Elements

Market Breakup by Application

• Reinforced Concrete
• Non-Reinforced Concrete

Market Breakup by End Use

• Roads and Highways
• Tunnels
• Residential Buildings
• Dams and Power Plants
• Mining
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• Oman
• Yemen
• Others

Market Share by Type

The ready-mix concrete type is anticipated to be one of the leading segments in the Middle East concrete market due to its ease of usage. Unlike other types of concrete, that need to be mixed on-site, ready-mix concrete comes pre-mixed, in the precise proportions needed. It comprises of cement and other materials that form an aggregate which can then be activated upon mixing with water as needed. Ready-mix concrete is frequently utilised when there is not enough room for mixing plants and aggregate stockpiles. They are also used for modest building projects where smaller quantities of concrete can suffice, and extensive stockpiles are unnecessary. As more infrastructure projects are undertaken where there may not be enough space for mixing concrete, the need for ready-mixed concrete is expected to rise further.

Market Share by End Use

The residential buildings end use of concrete is expected to account for a sizable share of the Middle East concrete market. There has been a significant influx of private and government-led investments in the housing sector, particularly in emerging economies. Apart from new constructions, concrete is also used in remodelling of older residential buildings, increasing its end use in the sector. Over the forecast period, it is anticipated that rising middle-class population growth will increase demand for affordable homes, driving up product demand. Concrete is increasingly being used in residential buildings as it is able to absorb heat and release it in a slow manner, helping maintain the coolness of buildings.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model, along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Middle East concrete market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Holcim Group

Holcim Group, with its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, is a world leader in cutting-edge and environmentally-friendly building solutions. Founded in 2015, the company manufactures and sells ready-mix concrete, asphalt, cement, aggregates, and related services and products. Its products are employed in a variety of undertakings and uses, such as the building of infrastructure initiatives like tunnels, airports, ports, bridges, data centres, roadways, and stadiums.

CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.

CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., established in 1906 with headquarters in San Pedro, Mexico, is a top provider of heavy building materials with vertical integration. Its four primary operations are cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanisation solutions. The company produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and other associated building products. By offering market-leading products and solutions to meet the demands of customers throughout the world in the construction sector, CEMEX is committed to generating sustainable value.

Gulf Precast Concrete Co. LLC

Gulf Precast Concrete Co. LLC is a pioneer in precast production which was founded in 1984 and has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It offers an extensive selection of precast products, possesses major contractual licences, and steadily grows its market share. The company also has extensive experience in structural design for complete building systems, redesigning conventional structures, manufacturing precast and prestressed concrete, GRC, and GRP components, and doing site construction and turnkey projects.

Other market players include Alian Industry Company, Sharqmix - Al Sharq Ready-Mix Concrete, Bina Ready-Mix Concrete Products, Al Kifah Ready-mix & Blocks, and Al Fahd Company, among others.