Export market · Jeddah · Riyadh · Dammam
Saffron export to Saudi Arabia.
Saffron is embedded in Saudi hospitality — in kahwa, in rice, in gifting. Volumes are steady year-round and rise sharply around Ramadan and Hajj, which makes forward planning against the harvest calendar worth doing.
JeddahDischarge port
7–11 daysSea transit
3–5 daysAir freight
5% (indicative)Import duty
How we serve this market
What buyers in Saudi Arabia ask us for.
- Jeddah in 7–11 days by sea; air freight in 3–5 days for seasonal peaks
- Ramadan and Hajj demand peaks — book against the October–November harvest
- SFDA-compliant labelling prepared on request
- Kahwa-grade thread and bulk foil pouches both supplied
Documents with every consignment
| Commercial invoice | Every shipment |
|---|---|
| Packing list | Per carton |
| Certificate of Analysis (ISO 3632) | Per lot |
| Certificate of Origin | Every shipment |
| Phytosanitary certificate | Every shipment |
| Bill of lading / AWB | Every shipment |
Duty figures are indicative and change with the tariff schedule. Confirm the current rate with your customs broker before costing a landed price.
Recommended grades
What moves best into Saudi Arabia.
Based on what buyers in this market actually order. All five grades ship on this lane.
Next step
Sample first. Decide after.
Tell us the grade and volume you are working to and we will send an indicative offer, the specification sheet, and a sample dispatch window — normally within one working day.