Garnet Sand Grades We Supply Across Saudi Arabia
We supply garnet sand in the main commercial grades used across Saudi industrial sectors.
Blasting Grade Garnet 30/60 Mesh
The standard grade for pipeline external coating preparation and structural steel blasting to NACE and SSPC standards. Specifically, 30/60 mesh garnet produces a surface profile of 40 to 65 microns — meeting Sa 2.5 and Sa 3 cleanliness requirements for protective coating systems used by Saudi Aramco contractors and Sabic facility maintenance programmes.
Furthermore, garnet at this grade recycles 3 to 5 times in a controlled blast room, significantly lowering abrasive cost per square metre compared to single-use alternatives.
Blasting Grade Garnet 20/40 Mesh
For heavy mill scale removal and deeper surface profiles on offshore fabrication and thick-coat paint stripping work. Moreover, contractors supplying fabricated steel components to Jubail and Yanbu petrochemical facilities regularly use 20/40 mesh for initial surface preparation before multi-coat epoxy application.
Waterjet Cutting Grade 80 Mesh
Fabrication workshops across Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province use 80 mesh waterjet garnet for precision cutting of steel, aluminium, stone and composites. In particular, Vision 2030 mega-project fabricators supplying components to NEOM, Diriyah Gate and Riyadh infrastructure projects require consistent garnet particle size to maintain cut quality and pump life.
Technical Specifications
| Property | 30/60 Mesh | 20/40 Mesh | 80 Mesh (Waterjet) |
| Mineral type | Almandine Garnet | Almandine Garnet | Almandine Garnet |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7.5 – 8 | 7.5 – 8 | 7.5 – 8 |
| Specific gravity | 4.1 g/cm3 | 4.1 g/cm3 | 4.1 g/cm3 |
| Free silica | Below 1% | Below 1% | Below 1% |
| Surface profile | 40 – 65 microns | 55 – 75 microns | N/A (cutting) |
| Recyclability | 3 – 5 cycles | 3 – 4 cycles | Single pass |
| Specification | SSPC SP-6, SP-10, SP-5 | SSPC SP-10, SP-5 | SSPC AB-3 / NACE |
| Standard packing | 25kg bags / jumbo bags | 25kg bags / jumbo bags | 25kg bags |
| Origin | India (Rajasthan) | India (Rajasthan) | India (Rajasthan) |
Certificate of Analysis, SDS and grain size distribution report provided with every shipment.
Garnet Sand Applications Across Saudi Arabia
Oil and Gas Pipeline Coating — Aramco and SABIC Contractors
Pipeline external coating preparation is the largest single use of garnet abrasive in Saudi Arabia. Contractors working for Saudi Aramco, SABIC and their affiliates blast pipelines to Sa 2.5 or Sa 3 cleanliness under NACE RP0188 and SSPC SP-10 standards before applying fusion-bonded epoxy or multi-layer polyethylene coating systems.
Specifically, garnet produces a consistent, angular surface profile that promotes adhesion in coatings designed for Saudi underground and sub-sea pipeline environments. Additionally, garnet meets the low free-silica requirement that Aramco contractor safety programmes mandate for enclosed blasting work.
Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities — Petrochemical Maintenance
Jubail Industrial City on the east coast and Yanbu Industrial City on the west coast host the largest concentration of petrochemical and refining facilities in the Middle East. Maintenance blasting of process equipment, storage tanks and structural steel runs on continuous cycles throughout the year. Furthermore, new facility construction at both sites generates significant surface preparation demand for garnet abrasive.
Jeddah Islamic Port and Western Saudi Arabia
Ship repair at Jeddah Islamic Port requires garnet for hull blasting in dry dock. Moreover, garnet does not produce sparks during blasting — critical near fuel systems. NEOM, The Red Sea Project and the Jeddah Waterfront Development represent the largest active construction surface preparation requirement in western Saudi Arabia. Jazeera supplies these projects via Jeddah port delivery.
Garnet Sand Supply to Riyadh and Khobar
Riyadh and Khobar are the two most searched cities for garnet supply in Saudi Arabia. Both cities host active industrial fabrication, infrastructure construction and equipment maintenance sectors that require regular garnet abrasive supply.
For Riyadh buyers, we deliver by road freight from Dubai via the UAE-Saudi border. Lead time to Riyadh is typically 3 to 4 working days — faster than most sea freight routes from Gulf ports. For Khobar and Dammam, sea freight to King Abdulaziz Port takes 6 to 8 working days or road freight takes 4 to 5 working days. Call +971 56 158 9555 to confirm current lead times for your location.
Garnet Arabia Company and GMA Garnet — The Market Context
Garnet Arabia Company (GAC) is the Saudi subsidiary of GMA Garnet — the world largest garnet producer — and operates a processing facility in Jubail Industrial City on the east coast. For buyers in the Eastern Province, Jubail and Dammam, GAC supplies directly from local stock.
However, for buyers in Jeddah, Riyadh, Yanbu and western Saudi Arabia, Jubail-based supply means additional inland freight cost and lead time on top of the garnet itself. Jazeera International ships directly to Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port from Dubai — delivering to western Saudi buyers without routing through the east coast supply chain. Moreover, for buyers who need smaller quantities or faster turnaround than container-load purchasing from a manufacturer allows, Jazeera supplies at pallet scale with same-week dispatch.
Garnet Sand Price in Saudi Arabia
Garnet sand pricing in Saudi Arabia depends on grade (30/60, 20/40 or 80 mesh), quantity and current freight rates to your delivery point. In particular, full container load orders attract significantly better per-tonne pricing than pallet quantities — the break-even point for container ordering typically falls at around 10 to 15 tonnes depending on grade and current freight rates.
We supply at wholesale pricing to contractors and industrial buyers across Saudi Arabia. For standing project supply programmes — monthly delivery to Riyadh, Khobar or Jeddah sites — we pre-agree pricing to remove per-order renegotiation. Call or WhatsApp +971 56 158 9555 for a same-day quote.
Delivery — Garnet Sand Across Saudi Arabia
| Destination | Route | Lead Time |
| Riyadh | Road freight via UAE-Saudi border | 3-4 working days |
| Jeddah | Sea to Jeddah Islamic Port / KAEC | 5-7 working days |
| Khobar / Dammam | Sea to King Abdulaziz Port / or road | 4-5 days road / 6-8 days sea |
| Yanbu | Sea to Yanbu Industrial Port | 5-7 working days |
| Jubail | Sea to Jubail Industrial Port | 6-8 working days |
| Port to site | Local Saudi forwarder | 1 working day |
| Container orders | All Saudi ports | Best rates – contact for FCL pricing |
| Documentation | All shipments | CoA, SDS, grain size report, customs invoice |
We manage export documentation from Dubai. Saudi customs clearance requires a local freight forwarder. We work with established partners in Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar and Dammam.







