The Saudi Arabia market for Indian ferrous castings
Infrastructure projects buy manhole covers and gratings to EN 124; SASO/SABER conformity may apply.
Ferrous Castings specification for Saudi Arabia orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Grey iron | EN-GJL-200 to 300 / ASTM A48 Class 30-45 (typical) |
| Ductile (SG) iron | EN-GJS-400-15, 450-10, 500-7, 600-3 / ASTM A536 (typical) |
| Steel castings | WCB, CF8/CF8M, LCB, alloy steels (typical) |
| Process | Green sand, no-bake, shell moulding, lost-wax investment (typical) |
| Weight range | 0.1 kg to several tonnes per piece (typical) |
| Municipal | Manhole covers to EN 124 classes A15-F900 (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping ferrous castings to Saudi Arabia
Typical sea transit Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Dammam: 6-10 days. Often via Jebel Ali transhipment; FASAH/SABER docs must be in place before arrival
Supply window: Indian ferrous castings is mainly produced or harvested Year-round. Allow 6-10 days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Saudi Arabia customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' ~20-25 MT, 40' HC Weight-limited; 20' preferred.
Quoted on FOB, FCA, CIF, DAP; CIF Dammam is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Saudi Arabia
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Inland; King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (east) / Jeddah Islamic Port (west); Riyadh Dry Port ra | government & mega-project contractors (construction materials, steel, cables) |
| Jeddah | Jeddah Islamic Port (Red Sea); King Abdullah Port (Rabigh, ~100 km N) · King Abdulaziz Int | construction, Red Sea importers/distributors, pilgrim HORECA & catering |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Saudi Arabia take?
Typically 6-10 days port-to-port from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Dammam, plus 5–10 days for stuffing, export clearance and destination clearance (estimates).
Does Saudi Arabia have a trade agreement with India?
No bilateral FTA. India–GCC FTA: terms of reference finalised, negotiations ongoing [S7]. Saudi applies GCC common external tariff (5% most goods) A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to ferrous castings from India?
Usually HS 7325. Saudi Arabia applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
How does casting development work?
You share drawings. The foundry builds a pattern, casts samples, and you approve first-article or PPAP reports before production.
Grey iron or ductile iron?
Grey iron dampens vibration and machines well. Ductile (SG) iron is much stronger and tougher.
Do you supply machined parts?
Yes. Many partner foundries machine, paint and assemble to drawing.
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