Car Shipping to Saudi Arabia
from the United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is a growing market for vehicle imports with the country's rapid modernization. The Ship Cars provides RORO and container services to Jeddah and Dammam. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Saudi Arabia from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Saudi Arabia is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 16–22 days to Jeddah. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam). The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Saudi Arabia: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Saudi Arabia
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) in about 16–22 days to Jeddah. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Saudi Arabia
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam), priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 16–22 days to Jeddah.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Saudi Arabia age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Saudi Arabia
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam). Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Saudi Arabia, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Saudi Arabia vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Vehicles must be no more than 5 years old (from manufacture date).
- Left-hand drive only — right-hand drive vehicles are prohibited.
- Must meet SASO (Saudi Standards Organization) requirements.
- Import duty 5% plus 15% VAT.
- Vehicles must pass MVPI (Saudi vehicle inspection).
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- SASO certificate of conformity
- Saudi vehicle inspection certificate
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Saudi Arabia & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Saudi Arabia?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Saudi Arabia, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
16–22 days to Jeddah
Ports
Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam)
Starting From
£1,200
Overview
Saudi Arabia is a growing market for vehicle imports with the country's rapid modernization. The Ship Cars provides RORO and container services to Jeddah and Dammam.
Shipping Methods
RORO to Jeddah (Red Sea) and Dammam (Persian Gulf). Container shipping available to both ports.
Transit Time
16–22 days to Jeddah. 18–24 days to Dammam from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Vehicles must be no more than 5 years old (from manufacture date). Left-hand drive only — right-hand drive vehicles are prohibited. Must meet SASO (Saudi Standards Organization) requirements. Import duty 5% plus 15% VAT. Vehicles must pass MVPI (Saudi vehicle inspection).
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- SASO certificate of conformity
- Saudi vehicle inspection certificate
Costs & Fees
RORO from £1,200–£1,800. Container from £2,000–£3,000. Import duty 5%. VAT 15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Saudi Arabia from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Saudi Arabia every month. The Middle East is the highest-value corridor for UK car exports, driven by Gulf demand for British-spec luxury saloons, large-engined SUVs, classic Land Rovers and right-hand-drive performance cars. Jebel Ali, Dammam, Hamad, Sohar and Shuwaikh act as regional re-export hubs. Typical clients on this lane include armoured-vehicle and luxury buyers, alongside private owners relocating to Saudi Arabia and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Saudi Arabia corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Saudi Arabia customs.
Vehicles depart from Immingham, Liverpool, Tilbury and arrive at Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) via Suez Canal transit via Algeciras or Malta. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 16–22 days to jeddah, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Saudi Arabia car shipping works
Every shipment to Saudi Arabia follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Immingham, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Jeddah Islamic Port (and onward feeder to King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Saudi Arabia.
RORO to Saudi Arabia
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Saudi Arabia. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Jeddah Islamic Port. RORO shipping to Saudi Arabia — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Saudi Arabia
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam). Dedicated container shipping to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Saudi Arabia are typically routed through Jeddah Islamic Port as the lead discharge port, with King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Saudi Arabia and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Jeddah Islamic Port
- Port of King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam)
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Saudi Arabia import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Saudi Arabia is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Saudi Arabia customs schedule before quoting.
- GCC specification compliance and chassis-number verification
- 5% GCC customs duty and country-specific VAT
- Right-hand-drive restrictions in selected markets
- Re-export hubs in Dubai, Sharjah and Bahrain
Document checklist for Saudi Arabia
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- SASO certificate of conformity
- Saudi vehicle inspection certificate
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Saudi Arabia import guides and articles, our UK and Saudi Arabia customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Jeddah Islamic Port.
Who ships to Saudi Arabia
- • Returning Saudi Arabia residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Saudi Arabia
- • Middle East car dealers and Saudi Arabia re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Saudi Arabia
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Saudi Arabia
• Specialist UK-to-Saudi Arabia corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Saudi Arabia pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Jeddah Islamic Port agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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