How to Export Ceramic Tiles from Morbi to Saudi Arabia (SABER & SASO Guide 2026) | Galaxy Training Morbi

Saudi Arabia (KSA) is one of the largest importers of Morbi ceramic and vitrified tiles in the world. With massive construction mega-projects like NEOM, Riyadh Metro, and Vision 2030 housing developments, the demand for Indian porcelain, GVT, and wall tiles in cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam is at an all-time high in 2026.

However, many beginners in Morbi hesitate to export to Saudi Arabia because they do not understand SASO Quality Mark (SQM), SABER Portal registration, and Gulf customs rules. In this practical guide, we break down the exact step-by-step process to export tiles from Morbi to Saudi Arabia.

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Step 1: Tie Up With a SASO-Approved Factory in Morbi

Unlike Dubai, you cannot ship tiles from just any random factory to Saudi Arabia. To export tiles under HS Code 6907 to Saudi Arabia, the manufacturing plant in Morbi must hold a valid SASO Quality Mark (SQM) certificate.

• What if you are a Merchant Exporter? You do not need to pay lakhs of rupees for SASO certification yourself! Simply source your tiles from a Morbi factory that already has a valid SASO certificate and tie up with them for export supply.
• At our Export Import Course in Morbi, we teach merchant exporters how to verify factory certificates and negotiate export rates.

Step 2: Understand SABER Portal Registration (PCoC & SCoC)

Saudi Customs clears shipments through an online system called the SABER Portal. Every tile shipment requires two online certificates issued on the SABER platform by your Saudi buyer:

1. PCoC (Product Certificate of Conformity): Linked to the factory's SASO certificate (valid for 1 year).
2. SCoC (Shipment Certificate of Conformity): Generated for every individual invoice and container before the ship reaches Jeddah or Dammam Port.

Step 3: Mandatory Tile Box & Carton Marking Rules for Saudi Arabia

Saudi customs officers physically inspect tile boxes at the port. Always make sure your Morbi factory prints and engraves these details clearly:

• "Made in India" Engraved on the Back of Every Tile: Must be permanently embossed on the tile body (stickers are rejected!).
• Arabic & English Printing on Corrugated Boxes: Box details, SASO Quality Mark logo, water absorption rate, thickness, and batch number must be printed clearly.
• Fumigated Wooden Pallets (ISPM-15): Saudi Arabia strictly requires sturdy pallet packing for forklift unloading.

Step 4: Major Ports & Shipping Time from Mundra to Saudi Arabia

From Mundra Port, you can ship containers to three major ports in Saudi Arabia:

• Dammam Port (King Abdulaziz Port): Closest port (Persian Gulf side), ideal for Riyadh and Eastern Province buyers. Transit time: 6 to 9 days.
• Jeddah Islamic Port: Located on the Red Sea side, ideal for Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah buyers. Transit time: 10 to 14 days.
• Riyadh Dry Port (ICD): Containers go via Dammam Port by rail directly to Riyadh customs.

👉 Read Also: How Many Boxes of 600x600 & 600x1200 Tiles Fit in a 20ft Container?

Step 5: Documents Required for Saudi Arabia Tile Export

1. Commercial Invoice & Packing List (attested by Chamber of Commerce if requested by buyer)
2. Certificate of Origin (COO)
3. Bill of Lading (B/L)
4. SABER Shipment Certificate (SCoC)
5. SASO Quality Mark Copy (from manufacturing factory)
6. Fumigation Certificate

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How Many Boxes of 600x600 & 600x1200 Tiles Fit in a 20ft Container? (2026 Calculation Guide) | Galaxy Training Morbi

One of the first questions every foreign buyer asks a Morbi exporter is: "How many boxes and square meters (SQM) of tiles will fit in one 20ft container?"

If you calculate the weight wrong by even 1 ton, you can face heavy overweight penalties at Mundra Port or lose your profit margin in sea freight. Because ceramic and vitrified tiles are high-density, heavy cargo, tiles are always loaded in a 20ft Heavy Duty container based on Weight Limit (27 to 28 Metric Tons), not volume (CBM).

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1. Complete 20ft Container Tile Loading Chart (27.5 MT Payload)

Below is the standard Morbi factory loading chart for a 20ft Container (27,000 kg to 28,000 kg payload). Note that exact box counts vary slightly based on tile thickness (8.5mm vs 9mm) and country port weight limits:

Tile Size (mm)	Pcs / Box	SQM / Box	Weight / Box	Boxes in 20ft (With Pallet)	Total Area (SQM)
600 x 600 mm (GVT / PGVT / Porcelain)	4 Pcs	1.44 SQM	27 – 28 kg	950 – 1,000 Boxes (20–22 Pallets)	1,368 – 1,440 SQM
600 x 1200 mm (GVT / Slab Tiles)	2 Pcs	1.44 SQM	29 – 31 kg	880 – 924 Boxes (21–22 Pallets)	1,267 – 1,330 SQM
800 x 800 mm (GVT / Double Charge)	3 Pcs	1.92 SQM	40 – 42 kg	640 – 672 Boxes (20–21 Pallets)	1,228 – 1,290 SQM
300 x 600 mm (Ceramic Wall Tiles)	5 or 6 Pcs	0.90 / 1.08 SQM	14.5 – 17 kg	1,600 – 1,800 Boxes	1,620 – 1,728 SQM
300 x 300 mm (Parking / Floor Tiles)	9 or 10 Pcs	0.81 / 0.90 SQM	12 – 15 kg	1,800 – 2,150 Boxes	1,620 – 1,750 SQM

2. Step-by-Step Math: How to Calculate 600x600mm Tiles in a 20ft Container

Never memorize random numbers—learn the formula we teach at our Export Import Course in Morbi so you can calculate any tile size on the spot during a client call:

1. Maximum Allowed Gross Weight: Suppose the shipping line allows 27,500 kg (27.5 MT) cargo weight for Jebel Ali (Dubai) or Africa.
2. Deduct Wooden Pallet Weight: If the buyer asks for palletized packing (20 wooden pallets × 22 kg each), subtract 440 kg. Remaining net tile weight = 27,060 kg.
3. Divide by Single Box Weight: If 1 box of 600x600mm (8.5mm thickness) weighs 27.5 kg:
   27,060 kg ÷ 27.5 kg = 984 Boxes
4. Convert Boxes to Square Meters (SQM): Since foreign buyers often ask for quotes per SQM, multiply total boxes by 1.44:
   984 Boxes × 1.44 SQM = 1,416.96 SQM

3. Pallet Packing vs. Loose (Floor) Loading: Which One Should You Quote?

Depending on your buyer's destination country, container stuffing in Morbi happens in two ways:

• Euro / Standard Wooden Pallet Packing (Europe, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia): Tiles are strapped and shrink-wrapped on fumigated wooden pallets so the buyer can unload the container in 30 minutes using a forklift. Cost impact: Adds approx. ₹8,000 to ₹14,000 per container for pallets + fumigation certificate (ISPM-15).
• Loose / Manual Floor Stuffing (African Countries, Iraq, Yemen, Sri Lanka): Boxes are stacked directly inside the container without wooden pallets (or mixed with 4–6 pallets at the door). This saves pallet cost and allows you to load 20 to 30 extra boxes per container.

⚠️ Pro Tip for USA & Latin America Shipments: Many US ports have strict road axle weight limits of 19 to 21 Metric Tons (instead of 27.5 Tons). If you load 27.5 Tons for a USA port without checking inland trucking rules, your buyer will pay thousands of dollars in rework penalties! In our Morbi classes, we teach you country-wise port weight rules before you make a Proforma Invoice.

4. Why Can't We Load Tiles Full in a 40ft Container?

Beginners often ask: "Sir, why don't we use a 40ft container to load double the boxes?"

Because even a 40ft container has a maximum road and crane weight limit of around 28 to 30 Metric Tons—and a 20ft container already reaches 27.5 Metric Tons when only 55% full by volume! Paying higher sea freight for a 40ft container just to carry the same 27.5 tons of tiles makes zero financial sense.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many pallets of 600x1200mm tiles fit in a 20ft container?

Typically, 20 to 22 wooden pallets fit inside a 20ft container for 600x1200mm GVT tiles, carrying a total of 880 to 924 boxes depending on tile thickness and pallet configuration.

Q2: How do I convert tile price from Per Box to Per SQM for foreign buyers?

Divide your Per Box price by the SQM area of 1 box. For example, if 1 box of 600x600mm tiles (1.44 SQM) costs $4.32 FOB Mundra, then your Per SQM price is $4.32 ÷ 1.44 = $3.00 per SQM.

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How to Export Ceramic Tiles from Morbi to Dubai - Step by Step Process (2026) | Galaxy Training

Morbi is the ceramic capital of India. More than 70% of India's ceramic and vitrified tiles are manufactured right here in Morbi. If you are from Morbi, Wankaner, Halvad, Tankara, or Rajkot, you have a golden opportunity to build a global export business. In this practical step-by-step guide, I will explain exactly how to export ceramic tiles from Morbi to Dubai (UAE) in 2026.

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Step 1: Get Your IEC Code (Mandatory First Document)

IEC stands for Import Export Code. Without an IEC, you cannot legally export a single box of tiles from India. It is a permanent 10-digit license issued online by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade).

How to apply for an IEC Code in Morbi:

• Visit the official portal: dgft.gov.in
• Keep your PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Cancelled Cheque (Current Bank Account), and Address Proof (Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement / NOC) ready.
• Government application fee is ₹500 only.
• Your IEC certificate is generated online within 1 to 3 working days.

Need help? At Galaxy Export Import Training Centre Morbi, we guide you step-by-step so you can generate your IEC code on the very same day. Call +91 97144 82352 for guidance.

Step 2: Know the Correct HS Code for Ceramic & Vitrified Tiles

In international customs, every product is identified by an HS Code (Harmonized System Code). Earlier, tiles were split between 6907 and 6908, but under updated customs tariff rules, both glazed and unglazed ceramic/vitrified tiles are classified under heading 6907 (based on water absorption rate):

• HS Code 69072100: Vitrified & Porcelain tiles (GVT, PGVT, Double Charge, Full Body) with water absorption not exceeding 0.5%.
• HS Code 69072200: Ceramic tiles with water absorption between 0.5% and 10%.
• HS Code 69072300: Ceramic wall and floor tiles with water absorption exceeding 10%.

Why Dubai is a top market for Morbi exporters: Thanks to the India–UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) and low import tariffs (0% to 5% with a valid Certificate of Origin), Morbi tiles have massive demand across the UAE.

Step 3: How to Find Genuine Tile Buyers in Dubai

Finding verified buyers is the most important part of the export business. Here are the 4 best ways to get tile orders from Dubai:

1. Customs Shipment Data & B2B Portals: Use verified trade data along with Alibaba, IndiaMART, and TradeIndia to track active importers.
2. Dubai Building Material Hubs: Target wholesale buyers in Dragon Mart Dubai, Sharjah Industrial Area, and Deira building material markets.
3. International Exhibitions: Connect with exhibitors and visitors from The Big 5 Global Dubai exhibition.
4. Direct WhatsApp & LinkedIn Outreach: Connect directly with Purchase Managers of UAE contracting and trading companies.

In our practical Export Import Course in Morbi, we provide live buyer-finding training and show you exactly how to communicate with Dubai buyers on WhatsApp and email to close deals.

Step 4: 7 Essential Documents Required for Ceramic Export to Dubai

To clear customs smoothly at Mundra Port and Jebel Ali Port, you need these 7 core documents:

1. IEC (Import Export Code) & AD Code Registration
2. Proforma Invoice (PI) & Commercial GST Invoice
3. Packing List (showing box count, pallet details, net/gross weight)
4. Bill of Lading (B/L) issued by the shipping line
5. Certificate of Origin (COO) (specifically India-UAE CEPA COO to help your buyer save import duty)
6. Fumigation Certificate (mandatory for wooden pallets)
7. RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) from CAPEXIL / FIEO

Don't worry about complex paperwork—we teach you how to prepare every single document practically during our classroom sessions.

Step 5: Shipping from Morbi (Mundra Port) to Jebel Ali Port, Dubai

Morbi's biggest geographical advantage is its proximity to Mundra Port (only ~180 km away). From Mundra Port, direct vessels reach Jebel Ali Port, Dubai in just 4 to 7 days.

• Total Logistics & Freight Cost: A 20ft FCL (Full Container Load) from Morbi factory stuffing to Jebel Ali Port typically costs around ₹80,000 to ₹1,10,000 (depending on current sea freight and local haulage).
• Container Capacity: One 20ft container holds up to 27–28 Metric Tons (approx. 950 to 1,000 boxes of 600x600mm vitrified tiles).

Step 6: Safe Payment Terms – How to Protect Your Money

Never ship containers on open credit to an unknown buyer. The safest payment terms for new exporters are:

• 30% Advance + 70% Against Scanned Copy of Bill of Lading (B/L) (Most popular in Dubai trade)
• 100% Advance Payment for trial or sample orders
• Irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC) from a prime bank for large volume contracts
• ECGC Credit Insurance: Always verify the buyer's credit limit to keep your payment 100% safe.

How Much Profit Can You Make Exporting Tiles from Morbi to Dubai?

Let's look at a simple, realistic calculation for a Merchant Exporter:

• Suppose you source quality tiles from a Morbi factory at ₹250 per box.
• After adding local transport, Mundra CHA clearance, palletizing, and sea freight, your landed cost is around ₹350–₹370 per box.
• If you sell in Dubai at $5.50 to $6.50 per box (approx. ₹460–₹540), you earn a net margin of ₹60 to ₹100 per box.
• On 1,000 boxes in a single 20ft container, that equals ₹60,000 to ₹1,00,000 profit per container!

Many of our trained students in Morbi regularly ship 2 to 4 containers every month as merchant exporters.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the fee for the export-import course in Morbi?

Our course fees are kept highly affordable for Morbi students, job professionals, and traders. Call or WhatsApp us at 97144 82352 to get the current batch offer and book a free demo class.

Q2: Can I start ceramic tile export from Morbi without owning a factory?

Yes! You can register as a Merchant Exporter with an initial setup budget of ₹15,000 to ₹50,000, tie up with local Morbi vitrified/wall tile factories, and export under your own brand using advance payment terms.

Q3: Is Dubai still a profitable market for Morbi tiles in 2026?

Yes, Dubai is one of the fastest and safest markets for Morbi exporters—there is no anti-dumping duty, shipping from Mundra takes less than a week, and UAE buyers re-export Indian tiles across the Middle East and Africa.