The Saudi Arabia electric welding equipment market size reached USD 309.37 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 559.26 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.80% during 2025-2033. Strong demand across oil and gas pipeline construction, Vision 2030-led manufacturing growth, and mega-infrastructure projects are supporting the market growth. Moreover, rapid urbanization, expansion in shipbuilding and marine repair services, rising investments in rail and metro development, and localization of industrial production are accelerating the market growth. Besides this, increasing adoption of renewable energy installations, growing defense and aerospace fabrication activities, government support for technical skill development, and preference for energy-efficient inverter-based systems are bolstering the Saudi Arabia electric welding equipment market share.
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 309.37 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 559.26 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 6.80% |
Oil and Gas Pipeline Projects
Saudi Arabia’s dominance in the global oil and gas sector significantly drives the demand for electric welding equipment. Maintaining this position requires constant investment in pipeline infrastructure, processing units, and export terminals. Welding plays a central role in constructing and repairing pipelines that span across vast desert terrains and link inland production sites with maritime ports. Moreover, Saudi Aramco, the national oil giant, continues to expand its oil and gas pipeline projects, including offshore developments and midstream infrastructure upgrades. In 2024, Aramco announced the commencement of the second phase of its Master Gas System expansion, aiming to enhance gas distribution networks and processing capacities across the Kingdom. Welding technologies such as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) are widely used in this sector due to their reliability and suitability for high-pressure systems. The increased frequency of maintenance work, combined with the push for energy efficiency and environmental safety, is ensuring continuous demand for both conventional and advanced welding systems across the upstream and midstream value chains in Saudi Arabia.
Vision 2030 Diversification Push
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, launched in 2016, aims to shift the economy from heavy dependence on oil towards more diversified industrial development. As part of this transformation, the country has significantly expanded its manufacturing base. By 2023, the number of registered industrial facilities in the Kingdom had surged to 11,549, an increase of over 60% since the start of Vision 2030. Industrial growth has also been supported by financing initiatives and investment incentives targeting local production of metals, machinery, and electronics. These sectors all rely on electric welding for product assembly, structural fabrication, and heavy equipment maintenance. Additionally, the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has prioritized the localization of industrial supply chains, including the fabrication of parts for oil rigs, desalination plants, and transportation systems. As the manufacturing sector matures, the need for high-precision, energy-efficient welding technologies continues to rise. Apart from this, new industrial cities like Sudair and Jazan are being developed to support this growth, and their construction and operations are contributing to the Saudi Arabia welding equipment market growth.
Construction Mega-Projects
Saudi Arabia is home to one of the world’s largest construction pipelines, with mega-projects collectively valued at over USD 850 billion under Vision 2030. The most notable among these are NEOM (USD 500 billion), the Red Sea Project, and Qiddiya, which aim to transform the Kingdom into a global hub for tourism, sports, smart cities, and green living. These massive projects are reshaping the urban and industrial landscape and creating high-volume demand for construction equipment—including welding machines and automation tools. Welding is required for steel structure assembly, prefabricated component fabrication, and underground piping networks. The scope and speed of these developments necessitate the use of advanced welding techniques, such as robotic welding arms, and portable inverter-based systems. Projects like the Riyadh Metro and Diriyah Gate also contribute significantly to equipment demand. Skilled welders and modern welding units are essential for maintaining construction timelines and safety standards across these multi-billion-dollar developments, which is creatin a positive market outlook.
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 equipment, technology, and application.
Equipment Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the equipment. This includes arc welding, MIG/MAG welding, TIG welding, resistance welding, and laser welding.
Technology Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology have also been provided in the report. This includes conventional welding, automated welding, and robotic welding.
Application Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes automotive, construction, shipbuilding, energy, and aerospace.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Equipments Covered | Arc Welding, MIG/MAG Welding, TIG Welding, Resistance Welding, Laser Welding |
Technologies Covered | Conventional Welding, Automated Welding, Robotic Welding |
Applications Covered | Automotive, Construction, Shipbuilding, Energy, Aerospace |
Regions Covered | Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Southern Region |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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