Market Forecast By Machinery Type (Drills, Breakers, Business), By Business (Original Equipment, Aftersales), By Application (Metal Mining, Mineral Mining, Coal Mining) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC427595 | Publication Date: Nov 2022 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Saudi Arabia mining drills and breakers market is estimated to grow during the forecast period. The increase in drilling activity in Saudi Arabia owing to the government's initiatives such as Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the country's economy, is expected to drive the market growth. However, the industry faces several challenges such as policy uncertainty, high expenditure on exploration and development, and low demand for drilling equipment in the country.
According to 6Wresearch, the Saudi Arabia Mining Drills and Breakers Market size is expected to grow during 2022-2028. Mining drills are used by miners to break through rock or other substances in order to extract valuable minerals or coal. The drill is inserted into the ground and rotated at a high speed, breaking through the material until it reaches the desired depth. The drill can also be fitted with a diamond bit to help pierce the rock more easily.
Mining drills are used to extract minerals and other resources from the ground. The drill is inserted into the ground, and a rotating drill bit cuts through the rock. The bits are then Removed by a Breaker, which is a machine that separates the rocks into their different mineral types.
Factors such as increasing demand from shale oil and gas exploration companies, rising unemployment rates, and an increase in infrastructure spending are driving this Saudi Arabia Mining Drills and Breakers Market growth. The government's plans to develop the country's mineral resources are also bolstering the demand for mining drill and breaker products in Saudi Arabia.
Furthermore, the volatility of oil prices has resulted in sharp declines in the revenue earned by Saudi Arabian drilling companies over the past few years. This has adversely affected their spending patterns on research and development, which is also a key factor that drives growth in the Saudi Arabia mining drills and breakers market.
Increasing demand from various industrial sectors is also anticipated to stimulate the market growth. However, sustaining growth will require a continuous improvement in drilling productivity and efficiency in order to meet industry demands.
The Saudi Arabia mining drills and breakers market revenue is facing several challenges. Firstly, the country's mining industry is relatively underdeveloped when compared to other parts of the world. This means that there is a lack of experienced personnel and equipment suppliers in the market. Secondly, the Saudi government has placed restrictions on foreign ownership of mining companies, which limit the ability of international companies to participate in the market. Finally, financing for mining projects can be difficult to obtain due to the high risks involved.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a fall in the demand for Middle East mining drills and breakers market, owing to the restrictions on working that have been put in place since the virus began spreading. The drilling industry is one of the most affected by COVID-19, as operators are forced to suspend operations at some of their mines. This has led to a significant shortage of drilling equipment in the kingdom, which is expected to persist.
In terms of type, the market is dominated by drilling machines, followed by rotary drilling machines. However, the market is expected to witness a rise in the demand for sonic drilling machines over the next few years. This can be attributed to their superiority over other types of machines in terms of efficiency and performance.
In terms of original equipment, businesses in the Saudi Arabia mining drills and breakers market offer a wide range of products, including hydraulic rock breakers, pneumatic rock breakers, electric rock breakers, down-the-hole (DTH) hammers, top hammer drilling tools, rotary blasthole drill rigs, track carriers, wheel loaders, dozers/excavators, etc.
The major manufacturers of mining drills and breakers are sourcing these products mainly from domestic suppliers. However, some players have begun outsourcing these items to other countries such as China, India, and Brazil to meet the growing global demand.
Geographically, the Saudi Arabia mining drills and breakers market share is dominated by companies in the Eastern region. This is primarily due to low availability of capital in Western regions and high investment needs in Eastern regions.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
By Machinery Type
By Business
By Application