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 leather footwear 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 | Red Sea importers/distributors, textile (ihram/garments), rice/spice importers |
| Mecca | Inland (~80 km); Jeddah Islamic Port · King Abdulaziz International Jeddah (JED) | ihram/prayer textiles, dates/food retail |
Buyer sectors are our market assessment from city economic profiles; they show where demand is documented, not named customers.
Leather Footwear for Mecca Province: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Construction | Cemented, Blake-stitched, Goodyear-welted, strobel, injection-moulded (safety) (typical) |
| Upper | Full-grain cow/buff, calf, nubuck, suede, goat (typical) |
| Sole | Leather, rubber, TPR, PU, EVA (typical) |
| Sizes | EU 39-47 men, 35-42 women; UK/US equivalents (typical) |
| Restricted substances | Cr VI not detected (< 3 mg/kg); azo-free; PCP-free (typical buyer spec) |
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)
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Mecca Province buy leather footwear from India?
Jeddah (Red Sea importers/distributors, textile (ihram/garments)); Mecca (ihram/prayer textiles, 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.
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.
What is Goodyear welting?
A construction where the upper, insole and a leather welt are stitched together and the sole is stitched to the welt. Shoes made this way are durable and can be resoled.
Can you test for chromium VI?
Yes. Each production can be tested at accredited labs against the EU limit of 3 mg/kg.
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Leather Footwear for Mecca Province: request a quote
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