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Ground rules: Indicative 2026 rates: 20ft container from China $1,300–2,600, LCL $25–60/CBM, air cargo $2–6/kg, Dubai–Riyadh truck SAR 3,500–6,000. All-in landed cost — freight, port charges, duty 5%, VAT 15% — is the only number worth comparing.
Freight into Saudi Arabia moves by sea to Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (China 18–35 days, Europe 14–22, India 10–18), by air to Riyadh/Jeddah/Dammam in 2–5 days door-to-door, and by road from the GCC in 1–3 days. Customs clearance adds 1–3 working days with certificates ready.
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Sea: 10–35 days by origin; air: 2–5 days door-to-door; GCC road: 1–3 days — plus 1–3 working days customs clearance.
Indicatively: 20ft container from China $1,300–2,600; LCL $25–60/CBM; air $2–6/kg. Exact quotes depend on cargo and season.