SABIC brand value grows 3.7% reaching $4.89bn

This performance aligns with SABIC’s vision of becoming the preferred world leader in chemicals.
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Updated 28 January 2024
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SABIC brand value grows 3.7% reaching $4.89bn

RIYADH: Saudi Basic Industries Corp. has achieved 3.7 percent brand value growth, reaching $4.89 billion in 2024, securing second place in the chemicals industry ranking for the second consecutive year. 

SABIC credited its success to working together in business and its commitment to building lasting customer relationships, as stated in a press release. This performance aligns with SABIC’s vision of becoming the preferred world leader in chemicals. 

The company’s efforts to showcase its role in the industry and emphasize best practices have contributed to the increased value of its brand.

SABIC CEO Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh emphasized the company’s dedication to innovative approaches, stating: “We are steadfast in providing market-leading solutions while ensuring that sustainability remains integral to our economic value creation and growth strategy — acknowledged once more by our strong brand valuation.”

Headquartered in Riyadh, SABIC operates globally, manufacturing a diverse range of products, including chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, agri-nutrients, and metals.

The company asserts that it supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy.

With over 31,000 employees worldwide and operations in around 50 countries, SABIC remains committed to innovation and excellence in the global market.

Earlier in January, the corporation approved a $6.4 billion investment in building a petrochemical complex in Fujian, solidifying its partnership with China. 

To be developed in collaboration with Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical Co., the project is scheduled to commence construction in the first half of 2024, the company said in a bourse filing.

Subsequently, preparations for commissioning and start-up will begin in the second half of 2026 and last six months. 

The development is expected to initiate commercial production by the first half of 2027, supporting SABIC’s expansion in the Asian market. 

Spearheading the project, SABIC Industrial Investment Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary, will hold a 51 percent ownership stake, while the Chinese entity will have 49 percent shares.


Saudi Arabia, Japan trade rises 38% between 2016 and 2024, minister says

Updated 11 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia, Japan trade rises 38% between 2016 and 2024, minister says

RIYADH: Trade between Saudi Arabia and Japan has increased by 38 percent between 2016 and 2024 to reach SR138 billion ($36 billion), the Kingdom’s investment minister revealed.

Speaking at the Saudi-Japanese Ministerial Investment Forum 2026, Khalid Al-Falih explained that this makes the Asian country the Kingdom’s third-largest trading partner, according to Asharq Bloomberg.

This falls in line with the fact that Saudi Arabia has been a very important country for Japan from the viewpoint of its energy security, having been a stable supplier of crude oil for many years.

It also aligns well with how Japan is fully committed to supporting Vision 2030 by sharing its knowledge and advanced technologies.

“This trade is dominated by the Kingdom's exports of energy products, specifically oil, gas, and their derivatives. We certainly look forward to the Saudi private sector increasing trade with Japan, particularly in high-tech Japanese products,” Al-Falih said.

He added: “As for investment, Japanese investment in the Kingdom is good and strong, but we look forward to raising the level of Japanese investments in the Kingdom. Today, the Kingdom offers promising opportunities for Japanese companies in several fields, including the traditional sector that links the two economies: energy.”

The minister went on to note that additional sectors that both countries can also collaborate in include green and blue hydrogen, investments in advanced industries, health, food security, innovation, entrepreneurship, among others.

During his speech, Al-Falih shed light on how the Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka achieved remarkable success, with the exhibition receiving more than 3 million visitors, reflecting the Japanese public’s interest in Saudi Arabia.

“The pavilion also organized approximately 700 new business events, several each day, including 88 major investment events led by the Ministry of Investment. Today, as we prepare for the upcoming Expo 2030, we look forward to building upon Japan’s achievements,” he said.

The minister added: “During our visit to Japan, we agreed to establish a partnership to transfer the remarkable Japanese experience from Expo Osaka 2025 to Expo Riyadh 2030. I am certain that the Japanese pavilion at Expo Riyadh will rival the Saudi pavilion at Expo Osaka in terms of organization, innovation, and visitor turnout.”

Al-Falih also shed light on how Saudi-Japanese relations celebrated their 70th anniversary last year, and today marks the 71st year of these relations as well as how they have flourished over the decades, moving from one strategic level to an even higher one.