🇸🇦 Export to Saudi Arabia
Japanese Heavy Machinery
Export to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving unprecedented demand for construction equipment. With mega-projects like NEOM, The Line, and the Riyadh Metro, the Kingdom requires massive quantities of reliable heavy machinery. Ark Trading exports premium Japanese construction equipment direct from Nagoya to Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
🚢 18-25 days
Transit from Nagoya
📍 Jeddah / Dammam
Port of Entry
✅ RoRo & Container
Shipping Methods
Shipping Information
RoRo and container service from Nagoya to Jeddah Islamic Port (west coast) or King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam (east coast). Transit: 18-25 days. Regular sailings via major shipping lines.
Import Regulations & Duties
- Saudi Arabia applies import duty of 5% on CIF value for most used construction machinery under the GCC Common External Tariff. VAT of 15% applies on the landed value including duty. SASO conformity certification may be required for some machinery categories — we confirm requirements for your specific machine before purchase and arrange certification through approved bodies in Japan.
- Saudi ZATCA requires all commercial imports to be declared through the FASAH electronic customs system. Your Saudi customs broker or freight forwarder will handle FASAH declaration. We provide all required pre-shipment documentation in the correct format to support smooth ZATCA customs clearance at Jeddah or Dammam port.
Popular Equipment for Saudi Arabia
FAQ — Exporting to Saudi Arabia
How long does shipping take from Japan to Saudi Arabia?
Transit time from Japan to Jeddah Islamic Port is typically 20-26 days. King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) on the Arabian Gulf takes 18-23 days via Strait of Hormuz routing. We advise on the best port option based on your project location in the Kingdom.
What documents are required for importing machinery into Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Customs (ZATCA) requires: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Export Certificate from Japan, and a SASO conformity certificate for applicable product categories. We coordinate with SASO-approved certification bodies in Japan where required for your specific machine category.
What is SASO and does it apply to construction machinery?
SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) requires conformity certificates for certain product categories imported into Saudi Arabia. Not all construction machinery categories require SASO certification. We confirm SASO requirements for your specific machine before purchase and arrange certification where required.
What machinery is most popular for Saudi construction and Vision 2030 projects?
KATO and Tadano cranes are the most in-demand lifting equipment for Saudi infrastructure projects. Caterpillar 336 and Komatsu PC400 excavators are preferred for large earthworks. Volvo L180 and Komatsu WA600 wheel loaders are used extensively in Saudi quarry and construction operations supporting the Kingdom's massive Vision 2030 infrastructure program.
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