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Gulf — priority markets

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is one of the key regional markets for natural food ingredients and functional components, and gum arabic is used across a range of applications including food, beverages and dietary supplements. We supply Saudi Arabia in bulk — raw nodules and milled powder — and under private label for retail-ready formulations.

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Entry ports
Jeddah · Dammam · Riyadh Dry Port
Regulator
SFDA
Transit ex Port Klang
18–24 d

Why this market matters

  • There is ongoing interest in raw and milled gum arabic across traditional uses and food and supplement applications.
  • Digestive-health supplements are a growing category in Saudi pharmacy retail, which is exactly where our finished formulations sit.
  • Proximity to Sudan means Saudi buyers understand the material and the origin distinction better than most — Hashab versus Talha is a conversation, not an education.

Compliance and labelling

  • Food and supplement products are subject to the regulatory requirements in place in the Kingdom, and the applicable pathway depends on product classification.
  • Arabic labelling is mandatory for retail products. Label requirements for the target market can be supported as part of our manufacturing and packing services on request.
  • We provide the technical documentation needed to help importers complete the target market's requirements.
  • Naturally suitable for halal-conscious buyers; supporting documentation can be provided according to customer and market requirements.

Logistics and terms

  • Jeddah Islamic Port for Western Region distribution; Dammam for the Eastern Province.
  • Riyadh Dry Port available for inland clearance.
  • Transit time varies by shipping line, destination port and carrier schedule.
  • FOB Port Klang; your forwarder arranges onward freight.
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Other markets we supply

Tell us your destination port. We'll tell you the paperwork.

Every market has its own documentation set and labelling rules. Send us where the container is going and we will send back exactly what travels with it.

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