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The Complete Guide to Rebar, Steel Sheet, and Beams in Saudi Arabia: Sizes, Weights, and Prices
Guide to rebar, steel sheet, and structural beams in Saudi Arabia: what the category covers, how bars, sheet, and IPE/H beams differ, and price range and median from Almadah's catalog (VAT-inclusive, 15/10/2026).
Short answer: Structural steel comes in three families: rebar (ASTM A615 Grade 60) for the concrete frame, steel sheet and coil for roofing, tanks, and fabrication, and beams (IPE, H, I) for steel structures. Almadah groups them all under "Rebar and Reinforcement" together with mesh and tie wire, led by United Sulb and Hadeed.
What does the Rebar and Reinforcement category include?
The main category, Rebar and Reinforcement, has only two sub-categories. Sheet, beams, and structural tube are not separate branches; they sit inside the first branch alongside the bars, so search by name or size rather than by category.
| Branch | What is inside | How to tell items apart | Use |
| Reinforcing steel | 12 m rebar bars, black hot-rolled, galvanized, and chequered sheet, steel coils, IPE, H, and I beams | Diameter for bars; thickness, length, and width for sheet; depth and steel grade (S275JR and others) for beams | Concrete frames, steel roofs, tanks, warehouses, and steel structures |
| Mesh and structural binding wire | Galvanized mesh, tie wire, steel binding tape | Wire diameter and mesh opening | Tying rebar, fencing, light reinforcement |
Figures from the Rebar and Reinforcement category as of 15/10/2026, on published and approved products only.
What is the difference between rebar, steel sheet, and beams?
Rebar is ribbed bar buried in concrete to carry the tension that concrete cannot. Sheet is flat plate or coil, specified by thickness, width, and length. Beams are rolled I- or H-sections installed exposed as columns and girders. Rebar works inside concrete; the other two are used as exposed steel, welded or bolted.
What rebar diameters are available, and what do they cost?
Rebar in the catalog is 12 m long to ASTM A615 Grade 60 (some Grade 80), in diameters from 10 mm to 32 mm, from Saudi mills such as Watania, Al-Ittifaq, Al-Jazeera, Al-Sadd, Ajeej, and Al-Rajhi. A pricing note: for a given mill the price is usually identical across the 12, 14, 16, and 20 mm sizes, which suggests the quote is by weight (per ton) rather than per bar. Confirm the unit of sale on the product page before you calculate. A reference table of diameters, weight per meter, and bars per ton is the next article in this cluster.
Rebar price range (VAT-inclusive at 15%, as of 15/10/2026):
- Lowest: SAR 2,625.00 (12 mm and 25 mm bars from Al-Emarat and Al-Sad)
- Median: SAR 3,199.88
- Highest: SAR 4,347.00
What types of steel sheet are available, and when do I use each?
The catalog includes black hot-rolled sheet in heavier thicknesses for structures and tanks, galvanized sheet that resists rust for roofing and cladding, corrugated sheet for roofs, chequered plate for non-slip flooring, and hot- and cold-rolled coils. Use black hot-rolled for structural work and fabrication, and galvanized wherever moisture is a factor, such as the coast. A comparison of steel grades for these items is coming later in this cluster.
How do I choose between IPE, H, and I beams?
IPE has parallel flanges and suits girders and light to medium columns. H sections (HEA/HEB) have wider flanges and are stronger as columns. I-beams to the Japanese JIS or American standards have tapered flanges. The choice follows the load and the span between supports, and a structural engineer makes it, not a shopping list. The catalog lists beams by depth, length, and steel grade such as S275JR; a comparison of S275JR, S355JR, and ASTM A36 is coming in this cluster.
What is actually in demand in this category?
Order history here is still small, and the top sellers are rebar: Watania 16 mm x 12 m first, then Ajeej 12 mm x 12 m, then Al-Sadd 20 mm x 12 m, followed by an 8 mm chequered plate. This is an early signal from order history, not a market survey; many contractor purchases go through direct quotes. For large quantities you can request a quote.
Which brands are available, and what is the price range for the whole category?
Among named brands, United Sulb leads, then Hadeed, then Sulb, followed by Al Ghurair and POSCO. A large share of items carry no named brand in the catalog.
Price range for the whole category (VAT-inclusive at 15%, as of 15/10/2026):
- Lowest item: SAR 2.17 (from the mesh and tie wire branch)
- Median: SAR 229.43
- Arithmetic mean: SAR 1,419.58 (pulled up by large sheets and coils)
- Highest: SAR 38,105.08 (a large-format steel plate)
Why the median, not the mean: the category mixes small accessories with sheet, coils, and full-length beams, so the mean is more than six times the median. Compare within a family: bars with bars, beams with beams.
What articles are coming in this cluster?
Ordered to cover what a contractor asks before buying; links will be added here as each one is published:
- Rebar size table from 8 to 32 mm, with weight per meter and per ton.
- How to read steel pricing: per ton or per bar, and what moves the price.
- Drawn wire versus ordinary rebar.
- S275JR, S355JR, and ASTM A36: steel grades for sheet and beams.
- A rough estimate of steel tonnage for a villa.
- Storing steel on site, and how much rust is acceptable in humid climates.
FAQ
What is the difference between rebar, steel sheet, and structural beams?
Rebar is ribbed bar embedded in concrete to carry tension, steel sheet is flat plate and coil for roofing, tanks, and fabrication, and beams are I- and H-sections installed exposed in steel frames.
What rebar diameters does the Almadah catalog carry?
12 m bars to ASTM A615 Grade 60 (some Grade 80), in diameters from 10 to 32 mm, from several Saudi mills.
How much does rebar cost?
As of 15/10/2026, VAT-inclusive (15%): SAR 2,625.00 to 4,347.00, with a median of SAR 3,199.88. Prices are often identical across diameters, so check the unit of sale on the product page.
What types of steel sheet are available?
Hot-rolled black, galvanized, corrugated, and chequered (checker) plate, plus hot- and cold-rolled coils in a range of thicknesses and sizes.
What is the difference between IPE, H, and I beams?
IPE has parallel flanges and suits beams and light columns, H sections are wider and stronger for columns, and I-beams to the Japanese JIS or American standards have tapered flanges.
Are the prices VAT-inclusive?
Yes. Every price quoted is inclusive of 15% VAT, and no tax is added on top of the displayed price.
Which brands are available in this category?
United Sulb, Hadeed, and Sulb lead, followed by Al Ghurair and POSCO.
What should I confirm before buying a large quantity of steel?
Fix the diameter, length, and grade from the project drawings, confirm the unit of sale and the mill certificate, and request a quote for the full quantity.
