Made in Saudi companies
3,700+ domestic manufacturers exporting 19,000+ products to 180 countries
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Made in Saudi participating companies
3,700+
20253,700+ domestic manufacturers exporting 19,000+ products to 180 countries
Publishers include: Economy Middle East · AGBI
The Story
Before
Saudi industry was historically narrow — petrochemicals dominated, and most consumer goods were imported.
Initiative
The "Made in Saudi" program gave Saudi manufacturers a national brand to rally behind. MODON industrial cities provided land, utilities, and SIDF provided patient capital.
Outcome
Over 3,700 companies participate. They produce 19,000+ products that ship to 180 countries.
For citizens
Saudi factories employ Saudi workers. Saudi-made products on Saudi shelves. A visible national industrial base, decade in the making.
Timeline of Milestones
2021
Made in Saudi program launched
2025
3,700+ companies, 19,000+ products, 180 destination countries
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Made-in-Saudi exports
A record SAR 624 billion in 2025
SAR 624B ($166B)
PIF: from sovereign fund to sector builder
Assets grew nearly 5× since 2016
SAR 3.41T
Global companies headquartered in Saudi
From 44 to 700+ in four years
700+
MENA's #1 venture market — Saudi startups, Saudi capital
$1.72B raised in 2025; +145% year on year; 257 deals (most in MENA)
$1.72B
Initiative attribution: Made in Saudi program (Saudi Export Development Authority); MODON industrial cities; Saudi Industrial Development Fund. Citizen benefit category: Economic empowerment.