Saudi Fresh Produce Import Requirements
Authority: Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Import licence required. Phytosanitary certificate required. Standard: SFDA / GSO / SASO.
Saudi Arabia
Import demand, regulation and logistics.
Market demand
| Commodity | Demand | Trend | Import volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated | very_high | rapid_growth | 85,000 t | 2024 |
| Black tea, packings not exceeding 3kg | very_high | stable | 55,000 t | 2024 |
| Avocados, fresh or dried | high | growing | 22,000 t | 2024 |
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Saudi Coffee & Tea Import Requirements
Authority: Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Import licence required. Phytosanitary certificate required. Standard: SFDA / GSO / SASO.
Logistics routes
| Route | Origin | Mode | Transit | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa → Jeddah | Kenya | sea | 6–9 days | 3x per week |
| Mombasa → Dammam | Kenya | sea | 8–12 days | weekly |