Shipping from Spain to Saudi Arabia

What you need to know

Customs

Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance with Saudi customs (ZATCA), processed on the Fasah platform.

Documents

• Commercial invoice with description, value and tariff code, and a packing list.
• Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
• Certificate of origin issued by the Chamber of Commerce. Check with the importer whether their bank or the contract requires any additional formality.
• Product registration on SASO's SABER platform: certificate of conformity (regulated products) or self-declaration (non-regulated products).
• SABER shipment certificate for each consignment, valid for 90 days.
• Food: the importer must have its establishment and products registered on the SFDA's Ghad platform, and the label must be in Arabic.
• From 1 October 2026, products covered by ten SASO technical regulations (including photovoltaic systems, child car seats and pushchairs, and lifts) must bear the importer's name and commercial registration number.

Taxes at destination

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) common external tariff, generally 5% on the CIF value; higher to protect local production (up to 25%) and on some foods (up to 40%). VAT of 15% on the customs value plus duties and excise taxes.

Agreement with the EU

There is no trade agreement in force. EU-Gulf Cooperation Council negotiations have been suspended since 2008; in 2026 the European Commission is holding exploratory talks.

Transport

Air freight, express courier service and sea freight via Jeddah and King Abdullah, on the Red Sea. Since 28 February 2026 the conflict in the region has almost closed the Strait of Hormuz, and the Saudi ports on the Gulf (Dammam and Jubail) only accept local cargo. We confirm this in each quote (September 2026).

Cargo airports

RUH · RiyadhJED · JeddahDMM · Dammam

EU sanctions

No EU restrictive measures (sanctions) apply to Saudi Arabia. For certain sensitive goods, the contract must include the 'no re-export to Russia' clause of Article 12g of Regulation (EU) 833/2014.