Saudi Arabia Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market

Saudi Arabia Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market size reached USD 69,016.57 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 98,402.25 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.02% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by regulatory mandates under Vision 2030 enforcing recycling targets, infrastructure upgrades introducing advanced processing capabilities, and mega projects generating sustained demand for large-scale material recovery. Contractors are adapting workflows to meet compliance and efficiency standards. These trends are expected to further augment the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market share.

Saudi Arabia Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Trends:

Regulatory Mandates and National Waste Management Goals

Saudi Arabia’s regulatory structure around construction and demolition waste has intensified, driven by the government’s push to reduce environmental degradation and optimize resource use. The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), established under Vision 2030, has set explicit diversion targets, aiming to recycle 60% of construction waste by 2035. Under this framework, municipalities are enforcing stricter permitting processes, requiring detailed waste management plans before granting approvals for large-scale construction or demolition. Contractors are also mandated to report waste volumes, segregation methods, and disposal practices, with fines applied for non-compliance or improper dumping. The government’s Public Investment Fund is supporting the development of specialized recycling zones and centralized recovery hubs in key regions, including Riyadh and Jeddah. These facilities are licensed to receive, sort, and process waste in accordance with environmental standards. Furthermore, the introduction of tipping fees and penalties for landfill use encourages diversion toward recycling. This approach reduces reliance on virgin materials and aligns with broader sustainability metrics across public infrastructure projects. As enforcement becomes tighter and compliance standards are integrated into contractual obligations, the cost-benefit balance shifts in favor of recycling. This policy-driven shift is now one of the core contributors to Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market growth.

Investment in Recycling Infrastructure and Equipment Modernization

New investments in infrastructure are expanding the capacity and efficiency of material recovery operations across Saudi Arabia. Companies are introducing high-capacity crushers, mobile sorting lines, and scalable screening units tailored for the Gulf’s harsh climate and the country’s specific material composition. These upgrades allow operators to process a wider range of inputs, including heavily contaminated mixed waste and high-volume concrete debris. On 16 March 2023, the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) subsidiary, reaffirmed its goal to divert 82% of total waste—including construction and demolition debris—from landfills by 2035 under the Waste Management National Regulatory Framework. As the GCC’s largest waste management firm, SIRC is building nationwide infrastructure to process 14 types of waste, including municipal, medical, industrial, and construction waste, through recycling, reuse, treatment, and waste-to-energy conversion. Mobile equipment setups are gaining traction, especially on remote or high-turnover construction sites, helping to reduce transport costs and time delays. Joint ventures between public entities and private recycling operators are also fueling the rollout of advanced waste treatment plants. These facilities are being equipped with European and North American technologies adapted to regional specifications, emphasizing throughput, automation, and minimal environmental impact. Integration of real-time tracking systems and digital weighbridge monitoring has made it easier to verify compliance and assess performance metrics. The resulting increase in recovery rates and reduction in labor dependency enhance economic returns, prompting more contractors to invest in or contract with certified recyclers. These capital investments are creating a viable industrial base that supports long-term sector growth and positions recycling as a core component of construction logistics.

Saudi Arabia Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material, source, and service.

Material Insights:

• Concrete and Gravel
• Bricks and Ceramics
• Asphalt and Tar
• Timber and Wood Products
• Metals
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material. This includes concrete and gravel, bricks and ceramics, asphalt and tar, timber and wood products, metals, and others.

Source Insights:

• Demolition
• Construction
• Renovation

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the source. This includes demolition, construction, and renovation.

Service Insights:

• Disposal
• Collection

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service. This includes disposal and collection.

Regional Insights:

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

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market News:

• On 15 May 2023, EDGE Innovate announced its role in equipping Saudi Arabia’s first construction waste recycling facility in Al Khair, Riyadh, operated by SIRC. The 1.3 million m² plant, launched in July 2021, processes 600 tons of waste per hour with a targeted recycling rate above 90%, aiming to recover 20 million tons of legacy debris and 5 million tons of annual CDW by 2035. The facility supports Vision 2030 goals by supplying recycled materials for major projects, including a 35,000-unit housing development.
• On 15 May 2023, Akam, a subsidiary of the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC Group), signed a memorandum of cooperation with Qatar’s Alawalya for Primary Materials to advance joint efforts in construction and demolition waste recycling. The agreement covers technical reviews of sorting lines, reuse solutions for soil and powder residues in fertilization and roadworks, and the exchange of Qatari specifications and studies for recycled materials.

Saudi Arabia Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market on the basis of material?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market on the basis of source?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market on the basis of service?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia construction demolition waste recycling industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.