Market Analysis of the Dry Bulk Market in Saudi Arabia

In collaboration with a prominent global linear shipping company operating within the shipping and container transportation industry, our objective was to conduct thorough analysis and research to gain insights into the dry bulk market in KSA.

To address this challenge, our solution was multifaceted. Firstly, we utilized official government publications and statistics complemented by relevant consultancy and industry reports for data collection. Additionally, we leveraged trade databases, supported by extensive web searches in both Arabic and English to ensure accuracy. Furthermore, to enrich our analysis, we accessed additional databases, these resources provided enhanced insights into the market landscape. Finally, we illustrated our findings through graphs to facilitate concise and effective communication.

The outcome of our efforts was comprehensive. We provided a detailed analysis of key economic indicators for KSA and the GCC, offering insights into national accounts, demographics, trade balance, crude oil prices, and labor market dynamics. Additionally, our analysis delved into trade flows within KSA and the GCC, aligning with KSA’s economic development strategy, including Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.

Moreover, we explored KSA’s maritime profile, emphasizing port-specific attributes for handling bulk materials, including capacity, infrastructure, and efficiency. This analysis provided valuable insights into the strengths and challenges of KSA’s ports in facilitating bulk trade.

Client Challenge

Our client a leading global linear shipping company operating in the
shipping and container transportation industry sought our help to gain insights into the dry bulk market in KSA, with the aim of achieving a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and and economic development factors influencing the industry.

Our Solution

Data Collection: Utilized official government publications and statistics (General Authority for Statistics, Mawani…) alongside relevant consultancy and industry reports.
Resource Utilization: Leveraged trade databases like Trademap and WITS for accurate data, supported by extensive web searches in Arabic and English.
Enhanced Insights: Accessed additional databases such as Factiva, Statista, Orbis, and Capital IQ to enrich analysis.
Visual Presentation: Illustrated findings through graphs for concise and effective communication.

Outcome

Comprehensive Economic Overview: Provided a detailed analysis of key economic indicators for KSA and the GCC, providing insights into national accounts, demographics, trade balance, crude oil prices, and labor market dynamics.
Trade Analysis: Offered insights into trade flows within KSA and the GCC, aligning our analysis with KSA’s economic development strategy, including Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.
Maritime Profile Exploration: Analyzed KSA’s maritime profile, emphasizing port-specific attributes for handling bulk materials, which encompassed capacity, infrastructure, and efficiency. This analysis provided insights into both the strengths and challenges of KSA’s ports in facilitating bulk trade.
Visualized Presentation: Presented findings visually through graphs in a PowerPoint presentation, covering the dry bulk market, port capacities for bulk handling, and an overview of market dynamics.