Eastern Province at a glance
- Sea transit from India
- 6-10 days, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → DammamEstimate
Where essential oils 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 | petrochemical industry |
| Jubail | Jubail Commercial Port & King Fahd Industrial Port · King Fahd International Dammam (DMM) | petrochemical plant contractors & MRO suppliers, industrial chemicals/catalysts |
Buyer sectors are our market assessment from city economic profiles; they show where demand is documented, not named customers.
Essential Oils for Eastern Province: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Lemongrass oil | Citral 75-85% by GC (typical) |
| Palmarosa oil | Geraniol 75-85% by GC (typical) |
| Eucalyptus oil | 1,8-cineole 70-80% crude; rectified ≥ 80% (typical) |
| Citronella (Java type) | Total geraniol ~85%, citronellal ~32-45% (typical) |
| Purity | 100% pure, no carrier oil or synthetic adulterants (GC-MS fingerprint, typical) |
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)
- Jubail Industrial City (Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu), Jubail Commercial Port, Jubail 2 industrial expansion, PlasChem Park (Jubail)
Clearing essential oils into Saudi Arabia
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | SFDA | Ghad (ex-eCosma) cosmetic notification; GSO 1943 labels |
| 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 essential oils from India?
Dammam (petrochemical industry); Jubail (petrochemical plant contractors & MRO suppliers, industrial chemicals/catalysts).
Which port serves Eastern Province for shipments from India?
King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam and Jubail Commercial Port & King Fahd Industrial Port, 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 essential oils?
Notification (SFDA); Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH). 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.
How do I know the oil is pure?
Ask for a GC-MS report per lot and compare it with ISO or pharmacopoeial profiles. Independent testing is available.
Are essential oils dangerous goods?
Many are flammable liquids (Class 3) by flash point. The SDS decides, and DG packaging and declarations apply.
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Essential Oils for Eastern Province: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery city are enough to start.