Standards & Compliance
Which standards must ready mix concrete meet in Saudi Arabia?
Direct answer
Ready Mix Concrete sold in Saudi Arabia must comply with SBC 304 / ACI 318 mix designs, cube tested at 7 and 28 days, alongside Saudi Building Code requirements for the relevant element. Benna vendors are verified with commercial registration and VAT records, and compliance documents can be requested with any quote before you place an order.
Ready Mix Concrete key specifications
| Price range | SAR 190-320 per m³ |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 6 m³ (one truck) — smaller loads carry a part-load surcharge |
| Common grades | C20, C25, C30, C35, C40 |
| Truck capacity | 6-8 m³ |
| Slump range | 100-180 mm with superplasticiser |
| Pour window | 90 minutes from batching |
| Standards | SBC 304 / ACI 318 mix designs, cube tested at 7 and 28 days |
Key takeaways
- Concrete volume = area × thickness. A 100 sqm slab at 15cm needs 15 m³; add 5% wastage, so order 16 m³ across three truck loads.
- C25 suits slabs and general work, C30-C35 suits columns and beams, and C40+ is specified for high-rise and marine exposure.
- Available brands: Saudi Readymix, Al Rashid Concrete, Bahri & Mazroei, Arabian Readymix
- Delivered to 165+ Saudi cities.
Related questions
How much ready mix concrete do I need?▾
Concrete volume = area × thickness. A 100 sqm slab at 15cm needs 15 m³; add 5% wastage, so order 16 m³ across three truck loads.
Which standards apply to ready mix concrete in Saudi Arabia?▾
SBC 304 / ACI 318 mix designs, cube tested at 7 and 28 days
What is the minimum order quantity?▾
6 m³ (one truck) — smaller loads carry a part-load surcharge