Typical door-to-city transit, plus 3–7 working days for customs clearance. Read the complete guide to shipping to Saudi Arabia →
Cleared at Jeddah or King Khalid Airport (RUH), delivered by road
Customs clearance in Riyadh →Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdullah Port, the main open gateway in 2026
Customs clearance in Jeddah →King Abdulaziz Port when sailings run, otherwise via Jeddah or the UAE landbridge
Customs clearance in Dammam →| Route | Mode | Transit (indicative) | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti → Jeddah | FCL / LCL sea | 3–7 days port to port | 20ft 1,000–2,500 · 40ft 1,500–3,500 |
| Addis Ababa ADD → JED / RUH / DMM | Air cargo | 1–2 days door to airport | USD 1.5–3 per kg |
| Ethiopia → KSA | Express courier | 2–4 working days door to door | Live on platform |
Market notice. Indicative estimates, October 2026, in USD: port-to-port base freight, excluding surcharges, THC and local charges. African lanes often transship, so sailing schedules vary; we confirm the routing with every quote. Customs clearance typically adds 3–7 working days.
Meat and livestock products. Need SFDA approval, halal certification and approved establishments.
Coffee and food. Coffee, sesame and pulses need SFDA clearance and phytosanitary certificates.
Air for perishables. Flowers and fresh products usually fly from Addis Ababa, a major African cargo hub.
Send the origin city, commodity, weight or volume and your Saudi hub. We quote within one working day.
We book space and arrange pickup from your supplier, or receive the cargo at the port under FOB.
Our clearance team files through FASAH and handles SABER and SFDA checks before arrival.
Released cargo moves straight into our domestic LTL and FTL network to your warehouse.
Mismatched details are the most common cause of clearance delays. We check the full set before your cargo ships.
Most regulated products need a Product Certificate (PCoC) and a Shipment Certificate (SCoC) on SABER. The SCoC must be issued before the customs declaration is filed, or cargo cannot clear.
Food, cosmetics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals need SFDA registration or a release permit. Alcohol, pork products and narcotics cannot be imported.
Send us your HS code and we'll check →Customs duty is charged on the CIF value. Most goods attract 5%, some are duty-free and some carry higher rates. VAT of 15% is then charged on CIF plus duty.
We confirm the exact duty rate for your HS code with your quote, so there are no surprises on arrival.
FOB (recommended): your supplier loads the vessel; we handle everything after. You control cost and timing.
EXW: we collect from the factory. Best when the supplier has no export experience.
CIF / CFR: the supplier books freight. Cheaper upfront, less control, higher destination charges.
DAP / DDP: delivered to your door. DAP quoted as standard; DDP case by case.
About 1–3 days inland to Djibouti plus 3–7 days by sea to Jeddah, then customs clearance. Air from Addis Ababa takes 1–2 days.
Yes, by sea via Djibouti or by air, with SFDA and phytosanitary documents checked first.
The more detail you give, the faster we quote. We reply with the best mode and the full landed cost within one working day.
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