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Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Market Trends, Demand, and Grid Expansion Outlook 2026–2034

Posted by Yash Mishra on February 05, 2026 - 11:21am

Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 249.0 Million

Market Forecast in 2034: USD 394.7 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 5.25%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Core, Insulation, Phase, Rating, Application, and Region, 2026-2034", the Saudi Arabia power transformer market size reached USD 249.0 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 394.7 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.25% during 2026-2034. 

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Market

  • AI boosts predictive maintenance in Saudi Arabia's power transformers via Vision 2030, with 37.5% now equipped for remote monitoring by Saudi Electricity Company, cutting downtime and slashing maintenance costs through real-time data analysis.
  • Through SDAIA's national AI strategy, power grids get smarter with AI optimizing energy distribution, supporting 58.7 GW renewable targets and enhancing grid stability for utilities like ACWA Power.
  • Companies like Saudi Aramco integrate AI for efficient transformer operations, potentially saving up to $110 billion globally in power plant expenses, driving local innovations in oil and gas sectors.
  • AI enables self-diagnosis in dry-type transformers, as piloted in King Salman Energy Park, improving voltage regulation and supporting infrastructure projects with eco-friendly tech adaptations.
  • Government schemes like the National Renewable Energy Program use AI to integrate transformers in solar and wind farms, backed by over $30 billion investments for sustainable power flow.

Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's power transformer market is booming thanks to massive infrastructure projects tied to Vision 2030, which are pouring billions into expanding the grid to support new cities and industrial hubs. Take the NEOM project or Red Sea development—these require robust transmission networks to handle surging electricity needs from urbanization and factories popping up everywhere. Electricity consumption has skyrocketed with the population hitting over 36 million and industries like petrochemicals demanding reliable power, pushing transformer demand through the roof. The Saudi Electricity Company recently awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions to firms like Siemens for high-capacity units, ensuring seamless integration. This government-backed push isn't just talk; it's creating real-world applications, like upgrading substations to cut outages and link remote areas, fueling steady market growth.

Renewable energy integration stands out as a game-changer, with Saudi Arabia ramping up solar and wind projects to diversify from oil dependency. The Sakaka solar plant, one of the world's largest at 300 MW, relies on advanced transformers to stabilize variable renewable inputs into the national grid, preventing fluctuations that could disrupt supply. Government schemes under the Saudi Green Initiative target 50% renewables by 2030, driving orders for eco-friendly, high-efficiency transformers from companies like ABB. Stats show over 2.5 GW of solar capacity now online, necessitating grid-scale transformers rated above 2500 kVA to manage voltage steps and boost reliability. This shift is sparking innovation, with real-world installs proving these units can handle desert conditions while slashing losses by up to 20%.

Technological upgrades like smart transformers and grid modernization are accelerating growth amid rising industrialization. Saudi Arabia's push for Industry 4.0 means factories need smarter grids with IoT-enabled transformers for real-time monitoring, cutting downtime in sectors like manufacturing and logistics. Recent news highlights Schneider Electric's deals to supply digital transformers for the Eastern Province's industrial cities, incorporating cooling systems that boost efficiency in harsh climates. Quantitative data points to grid investments exceeding $10 billion, with distribution networks expanding to serve 90% electrification coverage. These aren't pie-in-the-sky ideas—deployments in Dammam refineries show how dry-type transformers handle overloads better, supporting non-oil GDP growth now over 50%.

Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Core Insights:

  • Closed
  • Shell
  • Berry

Insulation Insights:

  • Gas 
  • Oil 
  • Solid 
  • Air 
  • Others 

Phase Insights:

  • Single
  • Three

Rating Insights:

  • 100 MVA to 500 MVA 
  • 501 MVA to 800 MVA 
  • 801 MVA to 1200 MVA 

Application Insights:

  • Residential and Commercial
  • Utilities
  • Industrial

Regional Insights:

  • Northern and Central Region
  • Western Region
  • Eastern Region
  • Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Power Transformer Market

  • January 2026: Saudi Power Transformer Company inaugurates Dammam factory with 5,000 MVA capacity, first in Kingdom, manufacturing power transformers and mobile substations via CG-STC JV.
  • December 2025: Linxon awarded turnkey 380/110/13.8 kV substation projects to bolster national grid, enabling renewable integration and Vision 2030 energy goals.
  • August 2025: Saudi Electricity Company announces USD 500 million investment in next-generation smart transformers featuring AI-powered monitoring systems and enhanced cybersecurity protocols to support national grid modernization initiatives.

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