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Saudi Arabia: Reinforcing Steel Prices Decline in August
Overview
The building materials markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia experienced a notable decline in reinforcing steel prices in August, compared to July. This shift indicates a stabilization of supply and demand following a period of elevated prices.
Price Decreases by Size
Official data reveals decreases in the prices of various national sizes of reinforcing steel, ranging from 0.5% to 3% between July and August.
| Steel Size (mm) | August Price (SAR/ton) | July Price (SAR/ton) | Monthly Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3897.2 | 3925.3 | -0.7% |
| 8 | 2670.5 | 2703.1 | -1.2% |
| 10 | 2713.0 | 2751.3 | -1.4% |
| 12 | 2574.4 | 2643.0 | -2.6% |
The most important decline was observed in the price of 12 mm national reinforcing steel, decreasing by 2.6% to 2574.4 riyals per ton.
Market Analysis
The observed price decreases suggest a rebalancing of the market. Previous price increases may have been driven by factors such as increased demand from ongoing infrastructure projects (like NEOM and the Red Sea Project) and global supply chain disruptions. The current decline indicates these pressures are easing.
The slight decline in prices across commonly used sizes (8mm and 10mm) indicates a broad-based trend,impacting both residential and infrastructure projects.
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