Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Market Overview

Market Size in 2024 : USD 2.17 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 4.13 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 7.41%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication,"Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Component, System Type, Industry Vertical, and Region, 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia factory automation market size reached USD 2.17 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.13 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.41% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Market

• Saudi Arabia’s factories are rapidly adopting Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), which navigate freely on factory floors, boosting material handling and real-time inventory tracking in smart, flexible ways.
• The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) and Madar Smart City initiatives provide financial incentives and infrastructure for AI-powered factory automation, supporting diversification beyond oil.
• Leading companies like SABIC are heavily investing in AI-driven smart factory tech, using digital twins and real-time monitoring to pinpoint and solve production issues before they happen.
• AI integration with IoT sensor networks enables Saudi factories to optimize energy use, predict maintenance needs, and customize production schedules, dramatically improving operational efficiency.
• The AI industrial robotics market in Saudi Arabia is booming, with market size reaching over $55 million, reflecting strong government support to reduce foreign labor reliance through automation.

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Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is supercharging the factory automation market by pushing industrial modernization. Mega-projects like NEOM and Qiddiya demand advanced robotics, driving market revenue to USD 1.2 billion. Companies like Aramco are deploying automated systems, slashing production downtime by 20%. The National Industrial Development Program backs this with USD 70 billion in funding, encouraging firms like SABIC to adopt smart factories. Over 500 manufacturing units in Riyadh now use IoT for real-time monitoring. This government-driven push for high-tech industry is making automation a cornerstone of Saudi’s economic growth.

The rise of AI and machine learning is transforming Saudi Arabia’s factory automation landscape. Manufacturers like Ma’aden use AI to optimize production, cutting energy costs by 25%. The government’s SDAIA initiative, with USD 100 million invested, supports AI integration in factories. Over 60% of Dammam’s industrial plants now employ predictive maintenance, reducing breakdowns by 30%. Siemens partnered with Alat to install AI-driven robotics in 10 factories, boosting output efficiency. This tech wave, fueled by local innovation and global partnerships, is helping Saudi industries stay competitive while meeting rising demand.

Demand for sustainable manufacturing is pushing factory automation in Saudi Arabia to new heights. Green initiatives under Vision 2030 promote energy-efficient systems, with 40% of factories adopting eco-friendly robotics. ABB’s automated solutions helped reduce emissions by 15% in Jubail plants. The government offers USD 50 million in grants for sustainable tech, spurring companies like Saudi Ceramic to automate kilns for better energy use. Automation systems now control 25% of production lines in petrochemicals, optimizing resource use. This eco-conscious trend aligns with global standards, driving both growth and sustainability in Saudi’s industrial sector.

Our comprehensive Saudi Arabia factory automation market outlook reflects both short-term tactical and long-term strategic planning. This analysis is essential for stakeholders aiming to navigate the complexities of the market and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Component Insights:

• Sensors
• Controllers
• Switches and Relays
• Industrial Robots
• Drives
• Others

System Type Insights:

• Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Systems Instrumented System (SIS)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Industry Vertical Insights:

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage
• Oil and Gas Processing
• Mining
• Others

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Market

• July 2025: Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) announced the deployment of AI-driven robotic arms in 30% of newly automated factories, reducing production errors by 40% and increasing output speed by 25%.
• September 2025: The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) introduced IoT-enabled smart factories in Riyadh and Jeddah, integrating real-time data analytics to optimize energy consumption, cutting operational costs by 18%.
• November 2025: A partnership between SABIC and a local automation firm led to the adoption of 5G-connected autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in chemical plants, improving logistics efficiency by 35% and reducing manual labor risks.

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