Mecca Province at a glance
- Sea transit from India
- 8-13 (30+ if carriers avoid Red Sea) days, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Jeddah Islamic PortEstimate
Where black pepper buyers are in Mecca Province
| City | Gateway | Matching buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | Jeddah Islamic Port (Red Sea); King Abdullah Port (Rabigh, ~100 km N) · King Abdulaziz Int | pilgrim HORECA & catering |
| Mecca | Inland (~80 km); Jeddah Islamic Port · King Abdulaziz International Jeddah (JED) | pilgrim hotels & catering (rice, dates/food retail |
Buyer sectors are our market assessment from city economic profiles; they show where demand is documented, not named customers.
Black Pepper for Mecca Province: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Bulk density | 500-570 g/L for MG1/bold; ≥ 550-600 g/L for TGEB (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% (typical) |
| Light berries | ≤ 2-5% (typical) |
| Piperine | ≥ 4-5% (typical for Malabar/Tellicherry) |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 2.5-3.0 ml/100 g (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Wholesale and trade hubs in Mecca Province
Distribution points where imported goods are traded in the province:
- Jeddah Central Fruit & Vegetable Market (Halagat Al Safa, Al Safa district) (Jeddah)
- Jeddah Islamic Port (Jeddah)
- Al Balad / Al Alawi Street souks (Jeddah)
- Al Otaibiyah / Misfalah trading districts, Mecca Central Market, Kaki / Ajyad hotel supply chains (Mecca)
- Non-Muslims cannot enter city - trade via Jeddah agents (Mecca)
Clearing black pepper into Saudi Arabia
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer & product registration | SFDA | Ghad establishment registration (5 yrs) + product registration |
| Clearance documents | SFDA via FASAH | CoO, invoice (qty, expiry, batch), B/L, health cert, phytosanitary cert, halal cert, import permit (poultry/fish/eggs) |
| Arabic labelling | SFDA | SFDA.FD/GSO 9; GSO 150-1 expiry; SFDA.FD 2233 nutrition |
Saudi Arabia rules apply nationally; Mecca Province has no separate import regime for this product in our data. Confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Mecca Province buy black pepper from India?
Jeddah (pilgrim HORECA & catering); Mecca (pilgrim hotels & catering (rice, dates/food retail).
Which port serves Mecca Province for shipments from India?
Jeddah Islamic Port and Inland, about 8-13 (30+ if carriers avoid Red Sea) days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) (estimate). Inland delivery to other cities in the province is by road on DAP terms.
What does a buyer in Mecca Province need to import black pepper?
Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH); Arabic labelling (SFDA). The importer of record handles clearance.
Can you deliver to more than one city in Mecca Province?
Yes. Split deliveries from one container are possible on DAP terms through partner forwarders, priced per drop.
What is the difference between MG1 and TGEB pepper?
Both are Malabar-origin black pepper; TGEB (Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold) is the larger, ≥ 4.75 mm berry grade and is sold at a premium, while MG1 is the standard export grade.
Can you supply steam-sterilised pepper?
Yes, steam-sterilised pepper with low microbial counts can be supplied through partner sterilisation plants for EU, UK and US buyers.
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