Who buys black pepper in Jeddah
Buyer sectors in Jeddah relevant to black pepper: pilgrim HORECA & catering.
- Trade hub: Jeddah Central Fruit & Vegetable Market (Halagat Al Safa, Al Safa district)
- Trade hub: Jeddah Islamic Port
- Trade hub: Al Balad / Al Alawi Street souks
- Trade hub: Jeddah Industrial City 1-4 (MODON)
- Trade hub: Al Khomra industrial/logistics district (south Jeddah)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Black Pepper for Jeddah buyers: 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.
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 |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does black pepper take to reach Jeddah from India?
About 8-13 (30+ if carriers avoid Red Sea) days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Jeddah Islamic Port, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Jeddah?
Jeddah Central Fruit & Vegetable Market (Halagat Al Safa, Al Safa district); Jeddah Islamic Port; Al Balad / Al Alawi Street souks.
Can you deliver black pepper door-to-door in Jeddah?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Saudi Arabia handles customs clearance.
Which Saudi Arabia registration is needed?
Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH).
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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Black Pepper for Jeddah: request a quote
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