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.

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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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