# The 25 largest manufacturers in Riyadh

Tamtam tracks 25 manufacturers headquartered in Riyadh. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Almarai - المراعي, SABIC and Maaden. Their median headcount is 1,737. Half of them were founded in 1983 or later.

These Riyadh-based manufacturers are among the largest in the city by employee count. They primarily operate in the food and beverage, chemical, and electrical and electronics manufacturing sectors. Companies such as Almarai, a dairy and food company, and SABIC, a global leader in chemicals, are prominent. Other significant firms include Maaden, a mining and metals company, and alfanar, which specializes in energy-efficient systems and electrical products.

The companies listed were mostly founded between the mid-1970s and late 1980s. A notable aspect is the presence of several companies focused on manufacturing for defense and aerospace, such as SAMI Advanced Electronics and BAE Systems Saudi Arabia. There is also a cluster of pharmaceutical manufacturers, including Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company and SPIMACO.

🇸🇦 Riyadh · 25 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Almarai - المراعي](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/almarai) (almarai.com)<br>Leading MENA dairy and food company offering diverse products including dairy, juices, bakery, poultry, infant formula, dates, and seafood. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 55,696 | 1977 |
| 2 | [SABIC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sabic) (sabic.com)<br>Global leader in chemicals creating innovative solutions for various industries including automotive, electronics, construction, and clean energy to help customers succeed | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 38,934 | 1976 |
| 3 | [Maaden](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maaden) (maaden.com)<br>A leading mining and metals company in Saudi Arabia, investing in diverse mineral assets to deliver quality products globally and support economic diversification | Mining | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 12,380 |  |
| 4 | [alfanar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alfanar) (alfanar.com)<br>The company specializes in building energy-efficient systems, developing renewable energy solutions, and manufacturing high-quality electrical products for a sustainable future | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 10,198 |  |
| 5 | [SAMI Advanced Electronics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sami-advanced-electronics) (aecl.com)<br>Specializes in defense, aerospace, digital business, energy, and security with strong focus on localization, R&D, and Saudi talent development. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 3,034 | 1988 |
| 6 | [TASNEE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tasnee) (tasnee.com)<br>A leading Saudi industrial company focused on economic diversification, sustainable growth, innovation, and being a major investor in titanium dioxide worldwide | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,808 | 1985 |
| 7 | [Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tabuk-pharmaceuticals-manufacturing-company) (careers.tabukpharmaceuticals.com)<br>Manufacturing and distributing pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas with advanced facilities in several countries and a large qualified workforce. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,547 | 1994 |
| 8 | [SPIMACO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spimaco) (spimaco.com.sa)<br>Leading pharmaceutical company in MENA region, pioneering biosimilar production and innovation with subsidiaries and strategic investments. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,480 | 1986 |
| 9 | [Algihaz Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/algihaz-holding) (algihaz.com)<br>An innovative Saudi investment group with a diverse portfolio in energy, infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing, security, and experiential projects, shaping a sustainable future | Holding Companies | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,461 | 1975 |
| 10 | [Abunayyan Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abunayyan-holding) (abunayyanholding.com)<br>Provides integrated solutions in water, power, oil, and gas sectors through manufacturing, design, construction, and trading across Middle East and North Africa. | Holding Companies | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,300 |  |
| 11 | [CEER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ceer) (ceermotors.com)<br>Manufacturing Saudi electric vehicles supporting economic growth, industrial diversification, and job creation aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 2,090 |  |
| 12 | [BAE Systems Saudi Arabia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bae-systems-saudi-arabia) (baesystems.com)<br>Providing aerospace and defense engineering, technology, and security services with strong local partnerships and extensive Saudi workforce development. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 1,862 | 1966 |
| 13 | [Al Safi Danone \| الصافي دانون](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-safi-danone) (alsafidanone.com)<br>Leading dairy company producing high-quality milk and dairy products with a large integrated farm and skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 1,737 |  |
| 14 | [ARASCO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arasco) (arasco.com)<br>A diversified company focusing on agricultural and food production, with strategic business units producing animal feeds, poultry, corn products, and offering logistics services | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 1,655 | 1983 |
| 15 | [Arabian Oud](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arabian-oud) (us.arabianoud.com)<br>Global manufacturer and retailer of authentic oriental perfumes, incense, and oil perfumes with a focus on heritage and quality. | Retail | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 1,003 | 1982 |
| 16 | [L'azurde](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-azurde) (lazurde.com)<br>Designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality gold and diamond jewelry with unique, elegant designs for women across Middle East and globally. | Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 871 | 1982 |
| 17 | [The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Saudi Arabia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-coca-cola-bottling-company-of-saudi-arabia) (coca-cola.com.sa)<br>Manufacture and distribute Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite with extensive distribution network and advanced production facilities across Saudi Arabia. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 830 | 1988 |
| 18 | [Nokia Al Saudia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nokia-al-saudia) (nokiasaudi.com)<br>Providing advanced telecommunication technology, ICT and IoT solutions, manufacturing local telecom products, and developing national talent in Saudi Arabia. | Telecommunications | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 730 | 2011 |
| 19 | [Al-Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-hassan-ghazi-ibrahim-shaker-company) (shaker.com.sa)<br>Exclusive LG air conditioner distributor and manufacturer in Saudi Arabia, distributing home appliances, operating wholesale, B2B, projects, and energy consultancy. | Wholesale | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 644 | 1950 |
| 20 | [Al Jomaih Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-jomaih-holding) (aljomaih.com)<br>Holding company with diverse subsidiaries and global ventures, supporting Saudi Arabia's economic growth through exclusive brand partnerships and investments. | Investment Management | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 588 | 1936 |
| 21 | [Middle East Specialized Cables (MESC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/middle-east-specialized-cables-mesc) (mesccables.com)<br>Manufacturing industrial, instrumentation, and process control cables certified to international standards, serving oil and gas industries across Middle East and beyond. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 513 | 1993 |
| 22 | [Gulf Catering Food Factory (GCFF)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gulf-catering-food-factory-gcff) (gcfoodfactory.com)<br>Provides affordable, high-quality, innovative, and unique fresh bakery products, aiming to be pioneers in manufacturing and distributing a wide range across Saudi. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 358 | 1986 |
| 23 | [Al JERAISY GROUP COMPANY](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/al-jeraisy-group-company) (jeraisy.com)<br>Group of economic entities specializing in industrial and commercial sectors, providing high-quality services to meet client needs. | Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 358 | 1958 |
| 24 | [Lucid Motors Middle East](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lucid-motors-middle-east) (lucidmotors.com)<br>Manufacturing advanced luxury electric vehicles with exceptional performance and spacious design, based in Riyadh and assembled in King Abdullah Economic City. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 345 |  |
| 25 | [Food Gate](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/food-gate) (foodgate.com)<br>Saudi company manufacturing and retailing food and beverages, offering desserts like Mexican bunz, crepes, waffles, and specialty coffee, aiming for regional brand promotion and customer satisfaction. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 236 | 2014 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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