Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia
Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia runs through Jeddah (west) or Dammam (east), with inland delivery to Riyadh. Sea LCL takes about 22–32 days at $35–70 per CBM; 20ft containers start around $1,400–2,200. Air freight reaches Riyadh or Jeddah in 3–6 days at roughly $3.00–6.00 per kg.
DDP shipping from China to Saudi Arabia includes pickup, freight, customs (duty 5–15% + VAT 15%), SASO/SABER certificate handling where required, and door delivery — one all-in price, compliantly declared.
Sea freight from China to Saudi Arabia
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Jeddah | 22–32 days | 20ft from ~$1,400 · 40HQ from ~$2,000 |
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Dammam | 25–35 days | 20ft from ~$1,600 |
| LCL (any origin → KSA) | 22–32 days | $35–70 per CBM |
| Air: → Riyadh / Jeddah | 3–6 days | $3.00–6.00 per kg |
Reference ranges — live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price.
Air freight from China to Saudi Arabia
Air freight to Saudi Arabia takes 3–6 days at roughly $3.00–6.00 per chargeable kg. Note that consumer goods need SASO-conformity (SABER) certificates — we prepare them as part of our DDP service.
DDP door-to-door to Saudi Arabia
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $3.2–5/kg · air ≈ $6.5–8.5/kg
Customs in Saudi Arabia — what to know
Import duty 5–15% by HS code + VAT 15%. Conforming consumer goods need SASO/SABER certification — we handle the certificate process as part of DDP. Ports: Jeddah, Dammam.
FAQ — China to Saudi Arabia
+What is SABER/SASO and do I need it?
SABER is Saudi Arabia's conformity platform — most consumer products need a SASO certificate before customs release. It's a common surprise cost; we include certificate handling in DDP quotes so it never blocks your shipment.
+What are Saudi import duties and VAT?
Duty runs 5–15% by HS code plus 15% VAT. Our quotes state the combined rate for your exact product before you commit.
+Jeddah or Dammam for Riyadh delivery?
Dammam is closer to Riyadh by road; Jeddah often has better sailings from South China. Under DDP, that routing math is our job — you just get a delivery date.