Saudi Market
Key insights into Saudi Arabia's import market and trade policies
According to data released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Saudi Arabia's merchandise imports in Q1 2024 increased by 6% year-on-year, reaching nearly 201.1 billion Saudi Riyals.
Major Import Source Countries
China holds a significant position in Saudi Arabia's import market. In Q1 2024, China ranked first among Saudi Arabia's import sources, with exports worth 41.9 billion Saudi Riyals, accounting for 21% of Saudi Arabia's total imports.
The United States and the United Arab Emirates are also important import sources for Saudi Arabia, accounting for 8% and 7% of total imports respectively.
Import Product Structure
Saudi Arabia imports a wide variety of goods including electromechanical products, metals and their products, automobiles and ships, textiles and clothing, etc.
Saudi Arabia is also actively expanding tariff exemptions, including raw materials directly used in industrial production, semi-finished products, packaging materials, equipment, machinery and components.
Electromechanical Products
Metals and Products
Automobiles & Ships
Textiles & Clothing
Import Policies
Saudi Arabia has joined the World Temporary Import License Council and implemented a temporary duty-free import system for goods starting from June 2024.
The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has also introduced a series of new regulations aimed at simplifying trade procedures and supporting business activities:
- Completely eliminating all customs service fees related to exports
- Reducing import service fees
- Simplifying customs clearance processes
- Enhancing digital services for traders
Our Testing Services
Comprehensive Saudi Market Compliance Solutions
Toy Testing
Mandatory safety testing and certification for toys entering the Saudi market, ensuring compliance with SASO safety standards and GCC toy regulations.
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Comprehensive safety testing and GCC certification for electrical products sold in Gulf countries, ensuring compliance with regional electrical safety standards.
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Quality and safety testing for mechanical products, including QM certification required for specific mechanical equipment in the Saudi market.
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Comprehensive testing and IECEE certification for lighting products entering the Saudi market, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
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Comprehensive safety testing and certification for plugs and sockets, ensuring compliance with Saudi electrical standards and GCC regulations.
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Comprehensive testing and certification for audio-visual and information technology products, ensuring compliance with Saudi technical regulations and international standards.
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Comprehensive Saudi market compliance solutions
SABER Certification
Mandatory certification for regulated products entering the Saudi market through the SASO SABER platform.
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Gulf Cooperation Council Conformity Certification for products sold in Gulf countries.
Learn More →QM Certification
Quality Mark certification required for specific products in the Saudi market.
Learn More →IECEE Certification
International certification for electrical and electronic equipment entering the Saudi market.
Learn More →SFDA Registration
Saudi Food and Drug Authority registration for food, pharmaceuticals and medical device products.
Learn More →CB Certification
International certification scheme for electrical and electronic products based on IEC standards.
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China's share of Saudi import market
41.9B
China's exports to Saudi Arabia in Q1 2024 (SAR)
6%
Year-on-year growth of Saudi merchandise imports
201.1B
Total Saudi merchandise imports in Q1 (SAR)
Zhejiang Coretech Testing & Certification Co., Ltd.
Professional Saudi market certification service provider
Company Profile
Zhejiang Coretech Testing & Certification Co., Ltd. is a professional third-party testing and certification service provider. Our core team has been deeply involved in the export product certification, inspection, testing and related conformity assessment service industry for 15 years, accumulating a good reputation. Today, Coretech is more than just a company that provides testing, inspection, certification and compliance services. Our mission is to help all domestic enterprises ensure their products and services comply with destination country regulations and standards, avoid trade barriers, promote industrial exports, and restore the reputation of "Made in China".
Professional Team
20+ senior certification experts with average industry experience of 8+ years
Success Cases
Has helped 500+ Chinese companies successfully obtain access to the Saudi market
Certification Scope
Covers 15 major industries including electronics, machinery, building materials, etc.
Core Advantages
- Official Authorization: SASO-recognized laboratories and SFDA registration agencies
- Localized Service: Offices in Riyadh and Jeddah providing Arabic technical support
- Fast Track: Saudi Customs whitelist enterprise, reducing average certification cycle by 30%
- End-to-End Service: One-stop service from product testing, document preparation to customs clearance
- Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees, offering the most competitive service prices
Service Philosophy
We adhere to the service philosophy of "Professional, Efficient, and Honest", and are committed to helping Chinese companies overcome technical barriers in the Saudi market, reduce compliance costs, and quickly obtain market access qualifications. Through our professional certification services, our clients' products have seen an average 50% reduction in customs clearance time in the Saudi market, with significantly enhanced market competitiveness.