What DDP means
Under DDP, the seller is responsible for the whole journey, including import clearance and duties in Saudi Arabia. Your buyer simply receives the goods, with nothing to pay on delivery. It is the easiest way for an overseas business to win Saudi customers who do not want to manage imports themselves.
What ShipVerge arranges
- Pickup from your factory or warehouse, or receipt at the origin port or airport
- Sea, air, express or GCC road freight to Saudi Arabia
- Compliance checks before shipping: HS code, SABER, SFDA or MEWA requirements
- FASAH customs declaration, inspections and release
- Payment of Saudi duty and 15% VAT, billed to you as part of the quote
- Final delivery to the buyer’s national Short Address, with proof of delivery
Who uses DDP to Saudi Arabia
- Manufacturers and exporters supplying Saudi distributors and projects
- Brands and wholesalers shipping stock to Saudi distributors and retailers
- Equipment suppliers delivering to sites, hospitals and factories
- Exhibitors and brands sending samples and marketing materials
What we need for a DDP quote
- Product description, HS code if known, and value
- Weight, dimensions and number of packages
- Pickup address and the buyer’s city in Saudi Arabia
- Any existing certificates (SABER, SFDA) for regulated products
DDP by express or by freight
| Option | Best for | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| Express DDP | Samples, parcels and urgent orders up to about 70 kg per piece | 2–5 working days |
| Air freight DDP | Urgent pallets and high-value goods | 3–7 days plus clearance |
| Sea freight DDP | Pallets and containers | 6–38 days depending on origin, plus clearance |
| GCC road DDP | Shipments from the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Jordan | 7–12 days door to door |
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship DDP to Saudi Arabia if my company is not registered there?
Yes, in many cases. DDP lets you deliver duties paid without the buyer handling customs. Depending on the product and buyer, the import is cleared using the buyer’s registration or an importer-of-record arrangement, which ShipVerge can organise.
Who pays the Saudi duty and VAT under DDP?
The seller. ShipVerge includes the estimated duty and 15% VAT in your quote and pays them at clearance, so the buyer pays nothing on delivery.
Are any products not suitable for DDP?
Products that need approvals the seller cannot obtain, such as some medicines, controlled chemicals or unregistered medical devices, may not qualify. We check eligibility before you ship.
How quickly can you quote DDP to Saudi Arabia?
Usually within one working day once we have the product details, value, weight and the buyer’s city.
Reviewed by Hammad Basravi, Operations Manager, Freight & Customs · Updated November 2026