Eastern Province at a glance
- Sea transit from India
- 6-10 days, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → DammamEstimate
Where herbal cosmetics & personal care 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 | HORECA, Indian grocery/food distributors |
| Jubail | Jubail Commercial Port & King Fahd Industrial Port · King Fahd International Dammam (DMM) | industrial canteens/HORECA |
| 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.
Herbal Cosmetics & Personal Care for Eastern Province: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Formats | Hair oils 100-500 ml, shampoos 100-1,000 ml, soaps 75-125 g, creams 50-100 g (typical) |
| Formulation basis | Botanical extracts and oils; preservative systems acceptable under EU Annex V for EU buyers (typical) |
| Stability | Accelerated stability 3-6 months at 40 °C/75% RH (typical) |
| Microbiology | Per ISO 17516 limits (typical) |
| Claims | Cosmetic claims only unless registered as a medicine (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)
- Al Khobar Corniche retail, Rakah / Thuqbah trading areas, Dammam-Khobar industrial belt (Khobar)
Clearing herbal cosmetics & personal care into Saudi Arabia
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | SFDA | Ghad (ex-eCosma) cosmetic notification; GSO 1943 labels |
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 herbal cosmetics & personal care from India?
Dammam (HORECA, Indian grocery/food distributors); Jubail (industrial canteens/HORECA); Khobar (expatriate retail & HORECA, Indian grocery).
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 herbal cosmetics & personal care?
Notification (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.
Who is the 'Responsible Person' for my brand?
In the EU and UK, a legal entity based in that market, usually the brand owner or importer. We provide the plant's documents needed for the product information file.
Can I use 'Ayurvedic' claims?
Cosmetic products should make cosmetic claims only. Therapeutic claims can turn a product into a medicine that needs registration.
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Herbal Cosmetics & Personal Care for Eastern Province: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery city are enough to start.