Saudi Manufacturing Registrations Rise 18% to Over 255,000

Active commercial registrations in Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector increased by 18% to 255,188 by the end of the third quarter of 2026, compared to 215,697 during the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce.

The mining and quarrying sector also recorded growth, with active commercial registrations rising 13% to 12,831, up from 11,263 during the corresponding period of the previous year.

Among specialised manufacturing activities, registrations for solar panel production and related components increased by 33%, reaching 1,700 compared to 1,270 a year earlier. The manufacture and assembly of automobile engines and their components recorded even stronger growth, rising 45% to 1,207 registrations from 832 in 2025.

The Ministry of Commerce attributed the increases to efforts to strengthen domestic industries, encourage investment and improve the use of natural resources. It also highlighted the role of small and medium-sized enterprises and private-sector participation in expanding manufacturing activities across the Kingdom.

The figures reflect the government's broader industrial development strategy under Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy beyond oil, strengthen local production capabilities and increase the competitiveness of Saudi industries.

The reported figures represent active commercial registrations rather than the number of operational factories or the volume of manufacturing output.