Saudi Arabia Air Duct Market Analysis

Saudi Arabia Air Duct Industry Analysis

Material Analysis

Galvanized steel holds the largest share, around 50%, in 2024. This is owed to the longer life, toughness, less maintenance cost, and other attributes of galvanized steel. When steel is galvanized, it is coated with zinc to prevent corrosion and rusting, with the objective of maximizing its lifespan in a ductwork system. Moreover, mild steel is pliable and can be fabricated into almost any shape, with relative ease. This makes it useful for uncommon HVAC system designs and specific installation requirements. Once the mild-steel sheets are fabricated, they are typically wrapped in an insulating material, to improve performance. This material is used in many ductwork applications where rust resistance is required.

Polymer is expected to be the fastest-growing category during the forecast period. Polymer ducting has been developed as a cost-effective alternative to steel ducting. It is used mostly in low-profile ducting, which is used extensively in non-industrial areas. The usage of low-profile ducting has grown significantly due to the reduction of the available space in ceiling cavities, in an effort to reduce cost.

Additionally, it has a compact design, which makes it ideal for applications where space is limited. It also features a smooth inner surface, which minimizes pressure loss and, therefore, improves airflow.

The commonly used polymers are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated PVC, polypropylene (PP), and high-density plastics. PVC’s exceptional insulating qualities make it a good option for ductwork. On the other hand, CPVC is created by subjecting PVC to free-radical chlorination, thus making it more heat-resistant.

These materials have been considered:

• Galvanized Steel (Largest Category)
• Aluminum
• Fiberglass
• Polymer (Fastest-Growing Category)

Shape Analysis

The round category holds the largest share in 2024, of around 52%, and it will also grow the fastest till 2032.This is because the design of round ducts creates less friction, allowing air to flow easier throughout the building, as well as less airflow resistance. This means that the air flows smoothly through the ducts, resulting in more efficient air conditioning. The round profile has greater flow efficiencies than rectangular ducts, along with a smooth inner surface, which allows low air resistance and easy cleaning. Round ducts are the most-commonly used duct profile, and they are typically found in open-ceiling applications. The duct diameter can be made as small or big, as required.

We studied the following shapes:

• Round (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Half Round
• Triangular
• Square/Rectangular

Application Analysis

The hospitality category is the largest, and it is predicted to grow the fastest, with a CAGR of 9.5%, 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. The increasing religious and leisure travel to the kingdom has created investment opportunities in the hospitality sector, thereby resulting in the development of a large number of new hotels in its major cities. For instance, more than 8,200 rooms/keys were added to the existing supply by top-performing international brands at more than 20 new hotels, some directly under their own brands and others through strategic partnerships with the leading domestic hospitality groups.

These applications are part of the scope:

• Commercial Buildings and Offices
• Transportation and Public Infrastructure
• Retail
• Hospitality (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Others