Industry Economics & Competitiveness

Industrial Steam Cost - Saudi Arabia

Steam costs are part of the Industry Economics & Competitiveness in Saudi Arabia report | Updated on July 6th, 2026

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Steam Price Chart

Steam Cost in Saudi Arabia

The chart above illustrates Steam cost assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), from May 2022 through May 2023, as described below:

  • Steam, HP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, High Pressure, Saudi Arabia, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
  • Steam, HP, contract price, exw: Steam, High Pressure, Saudi Arabia, contract price, exw, formula
  • Steam, LP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, Low Pressure, Saudi Arabia, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
  • Steam, MP, cash cost, on-site: Steam, Medium Pressure, Saudi Arabia, cash cost, formula, on-site (typical consumer facility)
  • Steam, LP, contract price, exw: Steam, Low Pressure, Saudi Arabia, contract price, exw, formula
  • Steam, MP, contract price, exw: Steam, Medium Pressure, Saudi Arabia, contract price, exw, formula
  • Steam, LP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, Low Pressure, Saudi Arabia, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
  • Steam, HP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, High Pressure, Saudi Arabia, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)
  • Steam, MP, cash cost, off-site: Steam, Medium Pressure, Saudi Arabia, cash cost, formula, off-site (large supplier)

High Pressure Steam cash cost pricing for on-site delivery in Saudi Arabia reached 7.10 USD per metric ton in May 2023, representing a minimal 0.14% increase from April 2023. When comparing May 2023 to May 2022, the on-site cash cost for high pressure steam in Saudi Arabia declined by 1%. High Pressure Steam contract pricing for ex-works delivery in Saudi Arabia stood at 5.20 USD per metric ton in May 2023, with no change from the previous month. Year-over-year, the ex-works contract price for high pressure steam in Saudi Arabia remained stable with 0% change. Low Pressure Steam cash cost pricing for on-site delivery in Saudi Arabia was 6.48 USD per metric ton in May 2023, unchanged from April 2023. Comparing May 2023 to May 2022, the on-site cash cost for low pressure steam in Saudi Arabia decreased by 2%. Medium Pressure Steam cash cost pricing for on-site delivery in Saudi Arabia was 6.70 USD per metric ton in May 2023, a slight 0.15% increase from April 2023. Over the twelve-month period from May 2022 to May 2023, the on-site cash cost for medium pressure steam in Saudi Arabia declined by 1%.

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Steam is one of 10 industrial utilities priced monthly — reference data for cost analysis, project evaluation, and competitiveness studies

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About Steam

Steam is a versatile utility widely used in process industries for heating, power generation, and driving mechanical equipment. It serves as a key energy source, transferring heat to various processes and driving turbines and compressors.