Saudi Arabia · Limestone
also known as Saudi Beige, Arabian Cream, Hejaz Limestone
Saudi Arabia has substantial limestone resources in the Hejaz mountain range of western Arabia. Saudi Cream Limestone is a warm beige to ivory stone used widely in the Gulf for prestigious public buildings, hospitality projects, and private residences. The Saudi stone industry has expanded significantly to supply mega-projects (NEOM, Diriyah Gate). Available in large slab formats, it competes with Middle Eastern travertines and EU limestones at favourable landed cost for Gulf-based projects.
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Primary deposits are in the Hejaz mountain chain in western Saudi Arabia, particularly in the regions around Makkah, Al-Madinah, and Taif. The stone trade has grown significantly in connection with Saudi Vision 2030 infrastructure and tourism projects.
Both are viable cream limestones. Turkish limestones are more widely traded and have a longer export track record. Saudi stones are gaining ground, particularly for Gulf projects with lower logistics costs.