Also available in: Arabic (العربية)
Export from India to Saudi Arabia
Indian export company shipping handpicked, quality-checked products into Saudi Arabia: rice, spices, pharma raw materials, Ayurvedic actives, textiles, leather, handicrafts, and engineering goods. Quotations in your preferred language. First-touch reply in 8–12 hours; formal quotation in 48 hours.
- Trade agreement
- India-GCC FTA (negotiations resumed 2022) + Bilateral Strategic Partnership Council (2019)
- Annual exports
- USD 11.5 billion (FY 2024-25, India to Saudi Arabia)
- Indian dispatch ports
- Mundra · Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Kandla
- Destination ports
- Jeddah Islamic Port · King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) · King Abdullah Port (Rabigh)
- Typical transit
- 10-12 days ocean FOB Mundra → Jeddah
- Customs authority
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) + Saudi Customs
Trade agreement: India-GCC FTA (negotiations resumed 2022) + Bilateral Strategic Partnership Council (2019)
No comprehensive FTA in force. India-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA negotiations resumed in 2022 after a decade-long pause. Bilateral relationship governed by a Strategic Partnership Council (2019) covering political, security, social, cultural, trade, investment, and energy pillars. Saudi tariffs are uniformly low (5% standard MFN rate) on most non-luxury goods.
Rank: #1 supplier of basmati rice to Saudi Arabia (75%+ of the market)
Top Indian products moving into Saudi Arabia
These categories run regularly on the India → Saudi Arabia corridor. Click any product for HS code, MOQ, INCOTERMS, packaging, sampling, and a full enquiry CTA.
Port pairings + lead times
Indian dispatch ports: Mundra · Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Kandla
Destination ports: Jeddah Islamic Port · King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) · King Abdullah Port (Rabigh)
Typical transit: 10-12 days ocean FOB Mundra → Jeddah. Air freight via Delhi or Mumbai for time-sensitive pharma and high-value categories.
Documentation we ship with every consignment
- Commercial Invoice (English + Arabic recommended; Arabic on packaging required)
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce attested + Saudi Embassy legalisation for some categories)
- Halal certificate for all food and animal-origin items
- SFDA registration for pharma and supplements (mandatory)
- SASO certification for many electrical and consumer goods
Saudi Arabia imports over 90% of its rice. India is the dominant supplier. Basmati from Punjab and Haryana mills is the premium-segment leader. SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) registration is mandatory for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and many cosmetics. Registration timelines run 6-18 months. SASO conformity certificate required for many electronics and electrical goods. Saudi Vision 2030 has accelerated infrastructure, healthcare, and food-security imports.
Frequently asked: India to Saudi Arabia
Which Indian rice variety is preferred in Saudi Arabia?
Sella Basmati 1121 (parboiled, long-grain, double-polished) is the dominant premium-segment variety. India supplies roughly 75% of all rice imported into the Kingdom. Punjab and Haryana mills are the standard origin; dispatch is from Mundra or Kandla.
Is SFDA registration mandatory for pharma exports to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Pharmaceutical raw materials, finished formulations, and dietary supplements require Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) registration before import. Registration timelines run 6-18 months depending on category. Darsavio EXIM coordinates SFDA dossiers with our pharma manufacturer partners.
What documentation does Saudi Arabia require for Indian shipments?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (Chamber-attested; Saudi Embassy legalisation for some categories), Halal certificate for any animal-origin item, and SASO conformity certificate for many electrical and electronic goods. All packaging text must include Arabic.
How long does ocean shipping from India to Jeddah take?
10-12 days from Mundra to Jeddah Islamic Port on direct services. Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) takes 12-15 days. Air freight from Delhi to Riyadh/Jeddah is 1-3 days.
Can Darsavio EXIM supply ground spices in retail packaging for Saudi supermarkets?
Yes. Steam-sterilised ground spices in 100g, 250g, 500g consumer packs with Arabic + English labelling, ingredient declaration, and origin marking. Compliant with SASO labelling standards. MOQ from one 20-ft container, mixed SKUs allowed.
Quote your Saudi Arabia shipment
Send your target volume, port pair, and destination city. Quotation in your preferred language. First-touch reply in 8–12 hours; formal quotation in 48 hours.
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