Saudi Arabia Air Duct Market Analysis by Material (Galvanized Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, Polymer), Shape (Round, Half Round, Triangular, Square/Rectangular), Application (Commercial Buildings and Offices, Transportation and Public Infrastructure, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Industrial)- Global Industry Demand forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The Saudi Arabian air duct market size stood at $36.4 million in 2021, and it is expected to advance at a compound annual growth rate of 8.4% during 2021–2030, to reach $74.8 million by 2030.

The rising demand for efficient airflow control and comfort is leading to the rising sale of these HVAC components in Saudi Arabia. The market is essentially expected to grow owing to the increasing ventilation concerns across the kingdom. These components are extensively used across numerous sectors, such as semiconductor & electronics, pharmaceutical, aerospace & defense, food & beverage, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Hence, the rising adoption of air ducts in various commercial spaces and the residential sector, majorly due to the growing disposable income and rapid urbanization, is the main reason for the growth of the market. The increasing integration of green building technologies and growing count of data centers are also predicted to create promising opportunities for product manufacturers and suppliers.

The Government of Saudi Arabia has introduced the Saudi Vision 2030, under which the country is undertaking several multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects. Some of the major infrastructure projects include NEOM project, Diriyah Gate Development, and Red Sea Development. All of them are expected to post a strong recovery for the infrastructure sector and raise the demand for air ducts in residential and commercial spaces. The growing infrastructure/urban development, including the construction of energy-efficient and eco-friendly commercial buildings and offices, along with that of housing units, thus drives HVAC appliance and component sales in the kingdom.

Moreover, the extreme weather conditions, increasing population, and rising healthcare concerns are some of the key factors that will encourage global as well as domestic players to invest in Saudi Arabia’s HVAC and related component business.

Furthermore, the efforts to reduce the dependence of the country on the oil sector are expected to bolster the spending on infrastructure development during the forecast period. The ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 plans to improve the economy through a series of measures, including infrastructure development, thereby driving product sales, especially in the residential and commercial sectors, which extensively use centralized cooling. Moreover, the high energy efficiency requirements, increasing concerns about the cost of electricity, and rising focus on sustainability in the country would drive the demand for eco-friendly building designs, which, in turn, would augment the demand for air ducts, since they minimize leakages and reduce energy losses.

Galvanized Steel Holds Largest Share, and Hospitality Category Will Grow Fastest

Based on material, the Saudi Arabian air duct market is categorized into galvanized steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and polymers. Out of these, galvanized steel held the largest share, around 55%, in 2021. This is owed to the longer life, toughness, less maintenance cost, and other attributes of galvanized steel.

The hospitality category is predicted to grow the fastest, with a CAGR of around 10%, during the forecast period in the application segment. This will be due to the increasing number of initiatives by the Saudi government to encourage tourism in the country, as part of the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 project.

Western Saudi Arabia To Witless Fastest Growth in Sales

Sales in the western part of Saudi Arabia are set to grow the fastest, at a CAGR of over 9%, during the forecast period. On the western coast, which has been selected to become the new leisure area of the nation due to its extraordinary biodiversity, a number of sizable leisure projects are underway.

Installation of Smart HVAC Systems

The key driver for the domain in Saudi Arabia is the rapid adoption of smart HVAC systems. The technological advancements in the designs and production of integrated mechanical & electrical components and control & operations of HVAC systems are leading to the curtailment in power consumption, without hampering thermal comfort and resetting suitable operating parameters, including the air temperature and humidity.

The most-significant new-age technology to have been incorporated into HVAC systems is the internet of things (IoT). IoT sensors and software enable the HVAC system to exchange data with other connected devices, thereby improving preventative maintenance, by sensing the air quality and tracking the equipment status.

The IoT technology will also bring more automation in HVAC systems, by integrating their functions with virtual assistant devices, such as Alexa and Siri, to change the temperature through voice. Hence, with the advent of IoT, HVAC systems are expected to provide predictive maintenance alerts to users before any real issue occurs. Additionally, there will be more automation features in HVAC systems in the coming years, which is expected to fuel the sale of their components.

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Increasing Adoption of Green Building Technology

Green buildings offer a number of economic benefits that are relevant to a range of different people or groups of people. Currently, green building construction seeks to address the housing demands of the growing populace with better qualities and energy efficiency, using recycled and recyclable materials to improve building lifespan and the health of occupants.

Such benefits associated with the green building technology are attracting many residential and commercial architects and the government to implement this technology. Hence, over the past few years, the country has continuously witnessed growth in the number of green residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, which is catalyzing the demand for advanced air duct systems.

In addition, commercial green buildings are installing a large number of HVAC systems running on renewable energy to reduce their dependence on petroleum products. The use of geothermal heating and cooling methods, for instance, is on the rise. Owing to this, HVAC component manufacturers are innovating their technology, which is propelling the growth of the Saudi Arabian air duct market.

Growing Number of Data Centers

The growing number of data centers across the kingdom is also positively favoring the demand for HVAC systems and, subsequently, air ducts. The major factors driving the construction of data centers are an increase in the use of the internet, the emergence of Internet Protocol as a common computer communication standard, and the advancement of the web technology, which have served as catalysts for several common business initiatives.

Another factor contributing to the surge in data center construction is the increase in the number of internet-connected devices deployed for personal as well as commercial applications. Business professionals have started switching to wireless personal digital assistants (PDAs), using them along with their mobile phone connection.

Similarly, multiple PCs and wireless networks are in use. Subsequently, the trend of more devices per user is driving the need for additional network connectivity and data storage space. The above-mentioned factors have ultimately propelled the demand for HVAC air ducts, as data centers are among the prime users of HVAC systems.

Key Players in Saudi Arabia Air Duct Market Are:

• Sharqawi Air Distribution System Factory
• Safid Co. Ltd.
• Arabian Thermal Aire Industries Co. Ltd.
• Gulf Heavy Industries Co.
• Empower Air Technologies
• Technical Duct Factory
• Air Duct Factory
• Saudi Akhwan Ducting Factory Co. Ltd.
• NAVCO
• Century Mechanical Systems Group
• Zamil Air Conditioners
• Trane Technologies plc
• Al Salem Johnson Controls
• Cold Oasis Group (COG)

Market Size Breakdown by Segment

The study offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2017-2030.

Based on Material

• Galvanized steel
• Aluminum
• Fiberglass
• Polymer

Based on Shape

• Round
• Half Round
• Triangular
• Square/Rectangular

Based on Application

• Commercial Buildings and Offices
• Transportation and Public Infrastructure
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Industrial

Geographical Analysis

• Central
• Southern
• Western
• Eastern