Mecca Province at a glance
- Sea transit from India
- 8-13 (30+ if carriers avoid Red Sea) days, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Jeddah Islamic PortEstimate
Where herbal cosmetics & personal care buyers are in Mecca Province
| City | Gateway | Matching buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | Jeddah Islamic Port (Red Sea); King Abdullah Port (Rabigh, ~100 km N) · King Abdulaziz Int | pilgrim HORECA & catering |
| Mecca | Inland (~80 km); Jeddah Islamic Port · King Abdulaziz International Jeddah (JED) | pilgrim hotels & catering (rice, dates/food retail |
Buyer sectors are our market assessment from city economic profiles; they show where demand is documented, not named customers.
Herbal Cosmetics & Personal Care for Mecca 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 Mecca Province
Distribution points where imported goods are traded in the province:
- Jeddah Central Fruit & Vegetable Market (Halagat Al Safa, Al Safa district) (Jeddah)
- Jeddah Islamic Port (Jeddah)
- Al Balad / Al Alawi Street souks (Jeddah)
- Al Otaibiyah / Misfalah trading districts, Mecca Central Market, Kaki / Ajyad hotel supply chains (Mecca)
- Non-Muslims cannot enter city - trade via Jeddah agents (Mecca)
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; Mecca Province has no separate import regime for this product in our data. Confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Mecca Province buy herbal cosmetics & personal care from India?
Jeddah (pilgrim HORECA & catering); Mecca (pilgrim hotels & catering (rice, dates/food retail).
Which port serves Mecca Province for shipments from India?
Jeddah Islamic Port and Inland, about 8-13 (30+ if carriers avoid Red Sea) 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 Mecca 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 Mecca 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 Mecca Province: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery city are enough to start.