Mango export from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia
Himsagar, Langra, Amrapali, Fazli and Haribhanga from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj, harvested to a fixed maturity index and flown in season. No carbide, ever. On the Saudi Arabia lane, clearance runs through SABER and FASAH.
| HS code | 0804.50 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air |
| Transit time | 6-8 hours |
| Gateways | Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) air; Jeddah Islamic Port sea |
| Temperature | +12 to +13 C |
| Packing | 3 kg or 5 kg single-layer carton, foam net per fruit |
| Minimum order | 200 kg per air consignment |
| Season | May to August only |
| Entry system | SABER and FASAH |
| Regulator | Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) |
Compliance route into Saudi Arabia
SFDA product registration
Food products are registered with SFDA before first shipment. We prepare the technical file: specification, shelf life, label artwork and laboratory results.
SABER certificate of conformity
A shipment certificate of conformity is issued per consignment through the SABER platform, coordinated with your conformity assessment body.
Remaining shelf life
SFDA requires a minimum proportion of shelf life to remain at entry. Production dates are planned against the flight or sailing so consignments land well inside the window.
Arabic labelling
Arabic is mandatory on retail packs, with production and expiry dates in the prescribed format.
Why this lane works for mango
Saudi Arabia buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, supermarket chains, catering and labour-camp caterers. On the air route the consignment is 6-8 hours from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 14 to 21 days leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: may to august only. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Mango product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Saudi Arabia market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
- SABER certificate of conformity
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does mango need to enter Saudi Arabia?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable, SABER certificate of conformity. Clearance runs through SABER and FASAH, administered by Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
200 kg per air consignment. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
6-8 hours on the air route, plus clearance at Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH) and Dammam (DMM) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.