Company Profile:
COMPANY CLASSIFICATION
Factory (Manufacturer)
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
Dow Chemical is a global leader in materials science, delivering a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in high-growth sectors such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer care.
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dow operates as a major manufacturer (Factory) rather than a trading entity. The company has a long-standing history in the region, highlighted by its strategic partnership with Saudi Aramco to build and operate the Sadara Chemical Company in Jubail Industrial City. Sadara is one of the largest integrated chemical complexes in the world, representing a massive manufacturing footprint in the region.
Through its advanced manufacturing facilities and joint ventures, Dow in Saudi Arabia produces a wide range of high-performance plastics, chemical intermediates, and specialty materials. The company is highly integrated into the local economy, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 by driving downstream industrial diversification, fostering localized innovation, and developing local talent.
KEY products and solutions manufactured include:
- Polyethylene and specialty plastics for packaging
- Polyurethanes for construction, automotive, and appliance industries
- Specialty chemicals for water treatment, oil and gas, and coatings
- Performance monomers and industrial intermediates
OPERATIONAL LOCATIONS
Dow maintains key administrative offices, research centers, and manufacturing joint ventures in major hubs across Saudi Arabia, including Al Khobar, Riyadh, and Jubail Industrial City.
Enterprise Products
Dow Chemical's operations in Saudi Arabia, including through joint ventures like Sadara Chemical Company, are involved in the production and sale of a wide range of chemical products. These typically include:
Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE)
Polypropylene
Polyurethanes (such as MDI, TDI, and polyether polyols)
Elastomers (e.g., EPDM)
Propylene Glycol
Glycol Ethers
Ethanolamines
Butadiene
Caustic Soda
Epoxy Resins
Acrylic Products
Specialty Chemicals
Coatings Materials
Adhesives
Silicones
Water Treatment Technologies
Materials for Packaging Applications