Saudi industrial production rose 8.9% in February compared with a year earlier, driven by stronger mining and manufacturing activity. The Industrial Production Index reached 114.6 in February compared to 105.3 in 2025 according to General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) data. The mining and quarrying sub-index registered a 13% annual increase.
Saudi Industrial Sector Continuing To Expand Under Vision 2030
GASTAT`s report highlights the sector`s performance and reflects continued momentum supported by its ongoing expansion in non-oil activities under Vision 2030. This sector also continued to record growth, increasing by 2.4% annually on a year-on-year basis. Likewise, oil-related activities grew 11.5% annually which saw increased oil production reach 10.1 million barrels per day in February. The Saudi Industrial Production Index measures changes in industrial output based on the International Standard Industrial Classification framework, covering mining, manufacturing, utilities and waste management sectors.
Jubail And Yanbu Industrial Cities Offer Dual Gateways For Exports
In associated news, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu revealed total investments in its Saudi industrial cities exceeded SAR 1.5 trillion (USD 400 billion) in 2025. Jubail industrial city focuses on petrochemicals and heavy industry while Yanbu serves as a refining and downstream processing centre. Both cities are located on the Kingdom`s Red Sea coast, forming dual export gateways linking its industrial cities to global markets.
The increased investment underscores the commission’s role as a key enabler of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Programme (NIDLP). The programme aims to position the Kingdom as a global industrial and logistics hub by developing the industrial, mining, energy and logistics sectors. Furthermore, it connects key entities responsible for industrial transformation, including the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). Additional organisations include the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
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