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SHIPS FROM OSAKA · 5–8 DAYS BY COURIERMatcha wholesale, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh and Jeddah specialty cafés have adopted matcha quickly, and Saudi distributors increasingly source directly from Japan. Import registration with the SFDA is the main step.
Shipping to Saudi Arabia
5 kg by courier
$130–150
20 kg by courier
$250–350
Transit
5–8 days
Sea freight
Jeddah / Dammam, 3–4 weeks port to port from ~100 kg
Duty and tax
Duty. GCC customs duty is typically 5 percent on food imports, with some basic foodstuffs exempt; confirm the treatment of tea with your broker.
Tax. VAT at 15 percent on import, recoverable for VAT-registered businesses.
OUR READING AS AN EXPORTER, CHECKED 2026-09-14. CONFIRM WITH YOUR BROKER BEFORE YOU QUOTE A CUSTOMER.Paperwork for Saudi Arabia
- Food importers register with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and declare consignments through its import system; a licensed clearing agent handles this for most buyers.
- Arabic labelling for retail; our pouches can carry an Arabic panel. Bulk foil for your own drinks is exempt.
- Halal: five of our lots come from a Halal and Kosher certified mill; the certificate ships with the goods.
- Commercial invoice, packing list, per-lot COA and, on request, a certificate of origin.
Worked example
What 5 kg of Wa costs landed in Saudi Arabia.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wa, 5 × 1 kg foil | $1375 | $275 per kg FOB Osaka, Café, Shizuoka |
| Courier to Saudi Arabia | $130–150 | 5–8 days, tracked, certificates attached |
| Duty and tax | See above | Itemised on a DDP quote |
| Matcha per 2 g latte | $0.55 | Before milk, cup and labour |
Samples first: three teas, 20 g each, at your door in about 5–8 days plus a day. Sample fee and shipping are credited to your first order of 5 kg or more.
What Saudi buyers order
Start with these.
Wa, Mai and Yame from the Halal and Kosher certified line; Hoshi for premium service.
Questions from Saudi Arabia
Before you order
What do I need to import matcha into Saudi Arabia?
Registration with the SFDA as a food importer, a clearing agent, and the standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list and COA. We add the halal certificate and a certificate of origin on request.
Is there duty on tea in Saudi Arabia?
GCC duty is typically 5 percent on food with some exemptions; confirm with your agent. VAT is 15 percent and recoverable for registered businesses.
How long is shipping from Japan to Saudi Arabia?
Five to eight days by courier from Osaka to Riyadh or Jeddah.
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