Saudi Arabia General Electronic Component Market Overview, 2030

Saudi Arabia’s general electronic components market is witnessing dynamic growth fueled by the country’s ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on oil by fostering advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. At its core, the market includes a broad range of components such as semiconductors, resistors, capacitors, connectors, and electromechanical parts that serve as the essential building blocks for various electronic devices and systems. The scope of this market spans industries like telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial automation. Technological innovation is a key driver, with the kingdom investing heavily in 5G rollout, smart city projects like NEOM, and renewable energy infrastructure, all requiring advanced electronic components. Saudi Arabia’s strategic location as a gateway between Asia, Europe, and Africa offers logistical advantages that facilitate the import and distribution of components while nurturing local manufacturing capacities. Recent trends indicate a growing preference for miniaturized, energy-efficient components tailored to smart devices, reflecting global shifts in electronics design. Additionally, the integration of IoT, AI, and Industry 4.0 solutions within Saudi industries stimulates demand for both active and passive components with enhanced performance and reliability. Regionally, Riyadh and Jeddah serve as key hubs for electronics trade and manufacturing, supported by free zones and government incentives aimed at attracting foreign investments. However, the market still faces challenges related to supply chain dependencies and the need to develop a robust local electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

According to the research report, ""Saudi Arabia Electronic Component Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Electronic Component Market is anticipated to add to more than USD 2.14 Billion by 2025–30. The competitive landscape of Saudi Arabia’s general electronic components market features a mix of established multinational suppliers and emerging domestic players striving to capture growing demand. Leading global manufacturers such as Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, and Murata maintain strong footholds, supplying cutting-edge active and passive components to various sectors. Local companies and distributors differentiate themselves through value-added services, including custom assembly, technical support, and rapid logistics solutions tailored to the kingdom’s diverse industries. The regulatory environment is governed by Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), which enforce stringent quality, safety, and interoperability standards, aligning local requirements with global best practices. These regulations ensure high reliability but can pose entry barriers for smaller or new suppliers unfamiliar with compliance protocols. Demand drivers include rapid urbanization, the expansion of digital infrastructure, government-led industrial diversification, and growing adoption of electric vehicles and smart consumer electronics. Yet, the market faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material costs, geopolitical risks impacting supply chains, and a pressing need for skill development to support advanced manufacturing. In response, companies are investing in localized R&D, strategic partnerships, and sustainable sourcing to strengthen resilience. Together, these factors shape a competitive yet promising environment, positioning Saudi Arabia as a key regional player in the global electronic components arena.

Saudi Arabia's high-tech industry depends on active electronic components. Transistors, ICs, and diodes need external power. They amplify or perform sophisticated logic tasks to manipulate electrical signals for computer, communication, and control systems. Saudi Arabia's accelerated digital transformation and smart infrastructure development are driving high-performance active component demand. They underpin 5G networks, renewable energy controllers, and advanced vehicle electronics. To satisfy local manufacturers and inventors, miniaturization, speed, and energy efficiency are becoming more important. In the Saudi electrical components business, passive components are very important. They cannot magnify signals and do not need power. Instead, they impede current flow (resistors), store energy (capacitors and inductors), or dissipate it as heat. Electrical circuits need these components to stabilize and filter, ensuring gadget reliability and efficiency. As industrial automation, consumer electronics, and telecommunication infrastructure increase in Saudi Arabia, passive components do too. Advanced capacitors and inductors that extend battery life and prevent energy waste are in demand as energy-efficient products become more popular. In Saudi Arabia's growing industrial and automotive industries, electromechanical components combine electrical and mechanical functions. Relays, switches, and connectors having moving parts provide switching, motion control, and physical connectivity in electronic systems. The monarchy is investing in smart industries, robotics, and electric vehicles, making electromechanical components essential. In tough operating environments like oil refineries, defense facilities, and aerospace systems, their reliable, precise mechanical interactions in electrical equipment are essential. Saudi Arabia's industry and infrastructural improvements will increase demand for tough, durable electromechanical parts.

Saudi Arabia's electronics manufacturing sector supports the global consumer, industrial and computing electronics components market. This sector's components are in high demand from domestic and re-export activities. The government will diversify the economy and boost sophisticated manufacturing under Vision 2030, which will increase electronics manufacturing and necessitate strong resistor-to-IC supply chains. Sector expansion fosters customization and local assembly, forcing suppliers to offer value-added services. Tablet, smartphone, smart TV, and wearable adoption fuel Saudi Arabia's consumer electronics market. This category requires integrated circuits, connections, capacitors, and transistors for device operation and user experience. Saudi consumers desire the latest technology, so manufacturers should offer performance, energy efficiency, and communication components. Global downsizing and smart technologies boost component demand. Saudi Arabia's rapid 5G network rollout and internet expansion make telecom infrastructure another important end-use industry. Modems, routers, and 5G base stations need antennas, diodes, RF ICs, and relays. To become a Middle Eastern digital hub, the country needs high-frequency, low-loss network components. Motors, ICs, sensors, and connectors are vital to the automotive industry due to EVs and ADAS. This need for infotainment, safety, and powertrain control components is encouraged by Saudi Arabia's smart transportation and EV infrastructure expenditures. Industrial automation is increasing as industries modernizes and employ robotics. For machine efficiency and reliability, motors, relays, capacitors, and inductors dominate this space. Healthcare electronics is growing because imaging, diagnostic, and monitoring systems require complicated ICs, sensors, and connectors. Saudi Arabia's aerospace and defense industries need rugged switches, relays, and ICs.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) form the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s electronic components end-user market. These companies design and build complex systems and devices with embedded electronic components tailored to local and international standards. OEMs span sectors from automotive to telecommunications and consumer electronics, driving significant demand for high-quality, reliable components that meet stringent performance criteria. The Saudi government’s focus on boosting domestic manufacturing encourages OEMs to innovate and incorporate cutting-edge components, fostering a more self-sufficient and competitive electronics ecosystem. Aftermarket sales represent a critical segment that supports the lifecycle of electronic products post initial deployment. In Saudi Arabia, the aftermarket encompasses the sales, repair, upgrades, and servicing of electronic components used in a wide range of applications. This segment is particularly important for industrial machinery, automotive, and defense sectors, where system uptime and longevity are essential. The aftermarket is also evolving with technological advancements, as components for upgrades and retrofits increasingly support smart and connected systems. Companies in this segment often provide tailored solutions, including component replacements that extend device lifespans, reduce costs, and enhance performance, playing a vital role in Saudi Arabia’s electronics market sustainability.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• General Electronic Component Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Active Components
• Passive Components
• Electromechanical Components

By End-use Industry
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Consumer Electronics
• Telecommunications
• Automotive
• Industrial Machinery
• Healthcare
• Aerospace & Defense
• Others

By Sales channel
• OEMs
• Aftermarket Show more