Eastern Province at a glance
- Sea transit from India
- 6-10 days, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → DammamEstimate
Where cashew kernels buyers are in Eastern Province
| City | Gateway | Matching buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam | King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam (Arabian Gulf; largest Saudi Gulf-coast port) · King Fahd Inte | Indian grocery/food distributors |
| Khobar | King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (adjacent) · King Fahd International Dammam (DMM) | expatriate retail & HORECA, Indian grocery |
Buyer sectors are our market assessment from city economic profiles; they show where demand is documented, not named customers.
Cashew Kernels for Eastern Province: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Count (white wholes) | W180: 170-180/lb; W240: 220-240/lb; W320: 300-320/lb; W450: 400-450/lb (AFI-style grading) |
| Moisture | ≤ 5% (typical) |
| Broken in wholes | ≤ 5% (typical) |
| Lower grade allowance | ≤ 5% (typical) |
| Packing atmosphere | Vacuum with CO2/N2 flush |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Wholesale and trade hubs in Eastern Province
Distribution points where imported goods are traded in the province:
- King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam Industrial City 1-3 (MODON), Dammam central vegetable market, Al Khobar souks, Jubail-Dammam corridor (Dammam)
- metro (Dammam-Khobar-Dhahran) 2,638,166 per Wikipedia 2022 table (Dammam)
- Al Khobar Corniche retail, Rakah / Thuqbah trading areas, Dammam-Khobar industrial belt (Khobar)
Clearing cashew kernels 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; Eastern Province has no separate import regime for this product in our data. Confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Eastern Province buy cashew kernels from India?
Dammam (Indian grocery/food distributors); Khobar (expatriate retail & HORECA, Indian grocery).
Which port serves Eastern Province for shipments from India?
King Abdulaziz Port Dammam, about 6-10 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 Eastern Province need to import cashew kernels?
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 Eastern Province?
Yes. Split deliveries from one container are possible on DAP terms through partner forwarders, priced per drop.
What does W320 mean?
White wholes with 300-320 kernels per pound - the most widely traded cashew grade.
Which grade is the largest?
W180 ('king cashew') is the largest commercial white-whole grade, at about 170-180 kernels per pound.
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Cashew Kernels for Eastern Province: request a quote
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