Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
Top Indian exports to Saudi Arabia
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Vehicles & auto parts | 1.66 |
| Cereals/basmati rice | 1.19 |
| Machinery | 1 |
| Copper | 0.82 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.76 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.56 |
| Mineral fuels | 0.46 |
| Articles of iron/steel | 0.44 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Saudi Arabia
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Crude oil & petroleum products | 22.83 |
| Fertilisers | 2.53 |
| Organic chemicals | 1.5 |
| Plastics | 1.34 |
| Gems/precious metals | 0.84 |
| Copper | 0.49 |
Regulators and import rules in Saudi Arabia
Key bodies: ZATCA (customs; FASAH single window); SASO via SABER platform (product & shipment certificates of conformity, SALEEM) [S15]; SFDA (food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, halal certification via Saudi Halal Center); MEWA (plant/animal import permits); SASO Quality Mark; Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority rules for LC.
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Product conformity | SASO via SABER | PCoC (500 SAR) + per-shipment SCoC (350 SAR; 90-day validity) |
| Customs single window | ZATCA / FASAH | FASAH declaration; importer licence |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Saudi Arabia
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Dammam: 6-10 days typical. Often via Jebel Ali transhipment; FASAH/SABER docs must be in place before arrival
Main ports and entry points: Jeddah Islamic Port (Red Sea); King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam (Gulf); King Abdullah Port (Rabigh); Jubail; Yanbu; Riyadh Dry Port (rail from Dammam). Air: RUH, JED, DMM
Indian community
2,750,551 (NRI 2,747,551 + PIO 3,000) — largest NRI population worldwide [S6]
Cities in Saudi Arabia
Products we supply to Saudi Arabia
Products we import from Saudi Arabia
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Saudi Arabia?
US$11.76 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by vehicles & auto parts, cereals/basmati rice, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Saudi Arabia?
No bilateral FTA. India–GCC FTA: terms of reference finalised, negotiations ongoing [S7]. Saudi applies GCC common external tariff (5% most goods)
How long is shipping from India to Saudi Arabia?
Typically Dammam 6–10 d (often via Jebel Ali); Jeddah 8–13 d, 30+ d if carriers avoid the Red Sea (Houthi blockade of Saudi ports declared 20 Jul 2026) [06 §F.2–F.3] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Saudi Arabia?
ZATCA (customs; FASAH single window); SASO via SABER platform (product & shipment certificates of conformity, SALEEM) [S15]; SFDA (food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, halal certification via Saudi Halal Center); MEWA (plant/animal import permits).
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