Saudi Arabia & China’s DHX Group to Build Region’s First Tinplate Plant!

Saudi Arabia is set to localize tinplate and tin-free steel production through a partnership with China, establishing the region’s first facility of its kind with an annual capacity of 400,000 tonnes.

Al-Watania for Industries and China’s Donghexin Group, or DHX Group, have signed an agreement to build the plant in Ras Al-Khair Industrial City on the Kingdom’s eastern seaboard. The plant is scheduled to start commercial operations by mid-2027.

The initiative represents an achievement in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to localize the supply chain for the packaging industry. It aims to satisfy growing domestic demand for tinplate and tin-free steel - critical materials that underpin a wide range of sectors, including food and beverage, paints, oils, and chemicals.

Set in Ras Al-Khair, the new eco-friendly facility will create 500+ jobs, boost local production, and cut reliance on imports - marking a major step in industrial localization and global collaboration.

Source: Arabnews