Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the largest Arab country in Asia. Saudi Arabia is China’s largest trading partner in the Middle East. China is Saudi Arabia’s largest trading partner worldwide.

Whether you have single packages or multi-container shipments, we specialize in shipping goods from China to Saudi Arabia. We offer standard and premium shipping services from anywhere in China to all the main cities, ports, and airports in Saudi Arabia. CFC not only offers the cheapest shipping to Saudi Arabia from China, but we also offer you high-quality services.

Saudi Arabia Customs

Saudi Arabia uses HS Code for tariff classification purposes. As a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), it applies the GCC common external tariff of at least five percent to be levied on most goods imported from countries outside the GCC. Customs duties are calculated Ad valorem on the C.I.F value.

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, the tax and customs authority, requires importers to present a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin to import goods into Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia allows a de minimis value of SAR 1,000 for duty free customs entry. If above, imports are subject to a customs surcharge, port fees, cargo service fees, an import inspection tax and VAT of 15%.

Sea Freight from China to Saudi Arabia

Container shipping services to Saudi Arabia offering the most reliable ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Saudi Arabia with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a 40ft container to the major ports in Saudi Arabia.

Top Container Ports in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is bordered by the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf) and the Red Sea on its east and west coasts respectively. Currently, there are 9 major ports, of which 6 are commercial ports and 3 are industrial ports.

The 9 major ports are:

• Jeddah Islamic Port
• King Abdul Aziz Dammam Port
• King Fahd Yanbu Industrial Port
• King Fahd Jubail Industrial Port
• Yanbu Commercial Port
• Jubail Commercial Port
• Jizan Port
• Duba Port
• Ras Al Khair Port

The port of Jeddah is perfectly located at the conjunction of many international shipping routes between East and West. It is the country’s principal port.

The port of Dammam is the main port on the Gulf. The port is well-placed to service the needs of the oil industry, the development of Riyadh, and the major provincial cities in the eastern and central provinces.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Saudi Arabia

The cost of ocean shipping to Saudi Arabia from China varies based on several key factors:

• Container Type: The type of sea container you choose, such as standard, refrigerated, or oversized.
• Fuel Prices: The Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) which reflects the fluctuating cost of fuel.
• Cargo Dimensions and Weight: Larger or heavier cargo can lead to higher shipping costs.
• Shipping Company: The choice of shipping company or steamship line can impact cost due to differing service fees.
• Destination Port: Costs can vary depending on which port in Saudi Arabia you are shipping to.
• Cargo Location: The origin of your cargo and its distance from Saudi Arabia.
• Shipping Route: Whether the route is direct or involves transshipment which can affect time and cost.

For example. The port to port container rate from FOB Shenzhen China to Jeddah Saudi Arabia is rough $2,500 for 1x40HC.
* It is not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Saudi Arabia

The average transit time to ship a container to Saudi Arabia is rough 20 days.

Air Freight from China to Saudi Arabia

CFC’s air freight services delivers cargo to every location in Saudi Arabia served by an airport. Our global partnerships with major air carriers give you priority access to competitive rates and space allocations. The transport service can be door-to-door with the entire collection, customs clearance and final delivery. Consolidation and charter services are also available.

Top Airports in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has four international airports:

• Riyadh Airport (King Khalid International Airport – RUH)
• Jeddah Airport (King Abdulaziz International Airport – JED)
• Dammam Airport (King Fahd International Airport – DMM)
• Medina Airport (Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport – MED)

The direct flights between China and Saudi Arabia are the Riyadh-Guangzhou route and the Riyadh-Beijing route, which are operated by Saudi Airlines.

In 2024, Chinese airlines opened 5 direct routes to Saudi Arabia.

• Cathay Pacific: Hong Kong-Riyadh
• China Southern Airlines: Beijing-Riyadh
• China Southern Airlines: Shenzhen-Riyadh
• China Eastern Airlines: Shanghai-Riyadh
• Air China: Beijing-Riyadh

Air Freight Cost from China to Saudi Arabia

CFC’s air services cover the entire spectrum of the belly and freighter network. Your shipments adhere to the weight and dimension restrictions of aircraft, ensuring smooth and efficient transport.

• Air on the same day / next flight
• Air the next day
• Air the second day
• Delayed air

Our global agreements with premium air carriers are an advantage to offer low-cost and safe transportation for your goods.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Saudi Arabia by AIR?⬇️

	22KG+	101KG+
Riyadh	SAR 28.5/KG	SAR 26.5/KG
Dammam	SAR 30.5/KG	SAR 28.5/KG
Jeddah	SAR 30.5/KG	SAR 28.5/KG

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Saudi Arabia

When you opt for reputable carriers like FedEx, DHL, or UPS, known for their speed and reliability, you can typically expect deliveries to reach Saudi Arabia in approximately 2 to 5 business days.

It only takes about 10 hours for cargo to reach Riyadh from major Chinese cities by direct flights. The economy-class services take longer: delivery time is 5 business days or more. Generally you’ll pay less for services with longer delivery times.

Working with CFC

Saudi Arabia, one of the most maritimely developed nations in the world, is a key player in the growth of this industry. Due to its rich geographical location and huge coastline, Saudi Arabia has easy access to the continent of Africa, and countries such as Israel, Iraq, Egypt, India, and Pakistan, and can easily route around the world.

CFC ships your cargo to Saudi Arabia safely with the fastest transit time on a daily basis both via air or sea. CFC can manage all your shipping needs from China to Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, Tabuk, Buraydah, Taif, Hail or any city in Saudi Arabia.

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