Export Fresh Fruits from India to Saudi Arabia

Fresh Fruits exported from India to Saudi Arabia is classified under HS 080450 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Saudi Arabia (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.7% of FOB under RoDTEP. Saudi Arabia imported $75.3M of this product in 2024, ranking #14 worldwide.

HS Code
080450
Agri & Foods
Saudi Arabia import duty
0%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.7%
RoDTEP of FOB
Saudi Arabia imports
$75.3M
rank #14 of 200 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Saudi Arabia

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty0%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.7%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023
  • 0% is the ad-valorem rate reported to WITS. Some lines (e.g. EU cereals, sugar) carry specific duties per tonne that are not expressed as a percentage — confirm in the destination tariff schedule.

Saudi Arabia demand & world market

Guavas, Mangoes & Mangosteens (Fresh/Dried) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$4.17B
2024
Saudi Arabia imports
$75.3M
1.81% of world
World rank
#14
of 200 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$924.4M · 22.2%
China$638.4M · 15.3%
Netherlands$336.1M · 8.1%
United Kingdom$266.7M · 6.4%
Canada$173.5M · 4.2%
South Korea$160.6M · 3.9%
Germany$139.4M · 3.3%
Spain$131.9M · 3.2%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Saudi Arabia typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Saudi Arabia
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Saudi Arabia

Buyer coverage for Saudi Arabia is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Saudi Arabia imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Saudi Arabia, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 0% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.7% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

Trade fairs in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Food Show
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Latest Saudi Arabia trade news

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Fresh Fruits → Saudi Arabia: questions exporters ask

Can I export Fresh Fruits from India to Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Fresh Fruits is traded under HS 080450. Saudi Arabia applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Saudi Arabia.

What is the HS code for Fresh Fruits?

Fresh Fruits falls under HS 080450 (related codes: 080450, 080610, 080390). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Saudi Arabia charge on Fresh Fruits?

0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Saudi Arabia customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1.7% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Saudi Arabia market for Fresh Fruits?

Saudi Arabia imported $75.3M in 2024 — 1.81% of world imports and rank #14 of 200 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Saudi Arabia.

Are there verified buyers for Fresh Fruits in Saudi Arabia?

Buyer coverage for Saudi Arabia is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 0% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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