Export Cement from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan did not report any exports of cement (HS 2523) to Saudi Arabia in 2025, while India sold US$720K there. Saudi Arabia's total imports of the product were US$15.3M in 2025.

This is an open market for Pakistani suppliers: demand exists and a South Asian competitor is already meeting part of it. Pakistan's total sales to Saudi Arabia grew 60% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Saudi Arabia rates 52 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 12th of 37 markets for this product. Next step: confirm import duties and product standards for Saudi Arabia before sending samples, then list cement with Saudi Arabia as a target market so importers there can contact you.

Opportunity score
52/100 (Worth exploring)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0M
From India (2025)
US$0.72M
Market size
US$15.3M
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Food and consumer goods need Saudi conformity certification and, for food, halal approval.
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A Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement was signed in preliminary form in 2023. Confirm whether it is in force before pricing on reduced duty.

How much cement does Saudi Arabia import?

Saudi Arabia imported US$15.3M of cement (HS 2523) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export cement to Saudi Arabia?

Pakistan reported no exports of cement to Saudi Arabia in 2025, so this is a new market for Pakistani suppliers.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Saudi Arabia for cement?

India leads: US$720K against Pakistan's US$0K in 2025, a gap of US$720K.

How can I start exporting cement to Saudi Arabia?

Confirm your HS code, check Saudi Arabia's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Saudi Arabia as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Saudi Arabia Global Trade profile explain the next steps.