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 22β32 days at $55β110 per CBM; 20ft containers start around $2,200β3,600. Air freight reaches Riyadh or Jeddah in 3β6 days at roughly $4.00β7.00 per kg.
DDP shipping from China to Saudi Arabia includes pickup, freight, customs (duty 5β15% + VAT 15%), SASO/SABER certificate handling where required, and door delivery β one all-in price, compliantly declared.
Sea freight from China to Saudi Arabia
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou β Jeddah | 22β32 days | 20ft from ~$2,200 Β· 40HQ from ~$3,600οΌ |
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou β Dammam | 25β35 days | 20ft from ~$2,500οΌ |
| LCL (any origin β KSA) | 22β32 days | $55β110 per CBMοΌ |
| Air: β Riyadh / Jeddah | 3β6 days | $4.00β7.00 per kgοΌ |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 β live rates change weekly; ask for today's price. LCL figures are ocean base β destination CFS adds $30β60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
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Air freight from China to Saudi Arabia
Air freight to Saudi Arabia takes 3β6 days at roughly $4.00β7.00 per chargeable kg. Note that consumer goods need SASO-conformity (SABER) certificates β 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 β properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 Β· Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 Β· Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose β documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 Β· Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly β correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 Β· Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center β with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea β $4β$6/kg β air β $7β$9/kgοΌ
Customs in Saudi Arabia β what to know
Import duty 5β15% by HS code + VAT 15%. Conforming consumer goods need SASO/SABER certification β we handle the certificate process as part of DDP. Ports: Jeddah, Dammam.
FAQ β China to Saudi Arabia
+How much does shipping from China to Saudi Arabia cost?
Reference ranges: sea LCL about $55β$110 per CBM (plus $30β60 destination CFS on most lanes), 20ft containers from $2,200β$3,500, air around $4β$7 per kg. Live rates move weekly β ask us for today's number, every fee listed.
+What is SABER/SASO and do I need it?
SABER is Saudi Arabia's conformity platform β 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 5β15% 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 β you just get a delivery date.