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Feldspar market in Saudi Arabia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Saudi Arabia's feldspar market volume expanded strongly from 221 thousand tons in 2018 to 672 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was propelled by a rapid rise in domestic production, which more than tripled from 206 thousand tons to 652 thousand tons over the same period, with a particularly sharp 110% increase in 2019.

Import volumes generally declined until 2021 before recovering in 2022, while exports saw significant volatility. A notable surge in exports to 58 thousand tons occurred in 2024, coinciding with the entry of new milling companies into the Saudi market and ongoing regulatory improvements by the Capital Market Authority, which enhanced the investment and operational landscape for industrial minerals.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Saudi Arabia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saudi Arabia in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saudi Arabia in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saudi Arabia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saudi Arabia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saudi Arabia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saudi Arabia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Saudi Arabia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production feldspar in Saudi Arabia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia ranked 12th globally in feldspar production.

Top producers of feldspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of feldspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Feldspar production in Saudi Arabia grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 523.0 K t of feldspar, marking a 21.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 165.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	109.7%	21.1%	38.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar from Saudi Arabia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2018 at 975 t, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 34 times. In 2020, Saudi Arabia's feldspar exports reached 13 298 t, reflecting a sharp gain of 108.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 97.1%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 555.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.1%)	555.6%	108.1%	(26.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates dominated the geographical structure of Saudi Arabia's feldspar exports in kind, accounting for 96.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. The minimum export value was recorded in 2018 at 102 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2017, showing a 16-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Saudi Arabia's feldspar exports stood at 760 K $ US, indicating a 13.8% improvement from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 93.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 553.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.6%)	553.3%	13.8%	(21.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Saudi Arabia's feldspar exports in value terms were highly concentrated on the United Arab Emirates, which represented 96.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports feldspar to Saudi Arabia

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of feldspar to Saudi Arabia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 9 634 t of feldspar, equivalent to a 32.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 38.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.9%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 255 t, with the largest increase that year at 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(12.8%)	(32.0%)	(14.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey consistently accounted for 73.5% of Saudi Arabia's total feldspar imports in kind, indicating high concentration on this market, while other countries shared the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of feldspar imports to Saudi Arabia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 196 K $ US, reflecting a controlled decline of 5.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	(15.9%)	(5.7%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the country structure of Saudi Arabia's feldspar imports in value terms was strongly focused on Turkey, whose share reached 71.6% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saudi Arabia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io