Saudi Arabia Sugar Market Overview
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest per-capita sugar consumers, with annual imports exceeding 1.5 million MT. United Sugar Company (USC) dominates domestic refining, but imports of finished refined sugar continue to supply industrial users and the catering sector. Halal certification is mandatory. SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) registration is required for retail packaged products.
Thailand exports 80,000-150,000 MT of sugar to Saudi Arabia annually, primarily ICUMSA 45 in 50kg bags for institutional buyers.
Shipping Sugar from Thailand to Saudi Arabia
We ship sugar from Laem Chabang and Bangkok ports in Thailand to all major Saudi Arabia destination ports. Ocean transit time is approximately 18-25 days via direct or transshipment routes.
Destination Ports in Saudi Arabia
- ⚓Jeddah Islamic Port
- ⚓King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam)
- ⚓Yanbu
Shipping Lines Serving Saudi Arabia
Sugar Grades Preferred in Saudi Arabia
Based on our years of exporting to Saudi Arabia, here are the sugar grades and packaging formats most commonly imported:
Top Grades
- • ICUMSA 45
- • Organic Sugar
Common Packaging
- • 50kg bags
- • 1-5kg retail packs
Import Requirements for Saudi Arabia
Importing sugar into Saudi Arabia requires the following documentation. We handle all Thai-side export documentation; you arrange import-side clearance through your customs broker.
- 📋Halal certificate (mandatory)
- 📋SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) product registration
- 📋SABER product certificate (Saudi Conformity Assessment)
- 📋Certificate of Origin attested by Saudi Embassy in Bangkok
- 📋Arabic labeling required
- 📋Phytosanitary certificate