Car Shipping to Saudi Arabia
from the United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is a growing market for vehicle imports with the country's rapid modernization. Ship Cars RoRo provides RORO and container services to Jeddah and Dammam. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
16–22 days to Jeddah
Ports
Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam)
Starting From
£1,100
Overview
Saudi Arabia is a growing market for vehicle imports with the country's rapid modernization. Ship Cars RoRo 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.
Shared Container Shipping to Saudi Arabia
For enclosed protection at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated container, our shared container shipping service consolidates two to four UK vehicles bound for Saudi Arabia into a single sealed 40ft high-cube container. Typically 25–35% cheaper than a dedicated container, with marine all-risks insurance, professional racking and personal-effects allowance included. See the full shared container shipping page for routes, prices and sailing schedules to Saudi Arabia.
Explore shared container shippingTransit 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
Saudi Arabia Shipping Rates 2026
Indicative 2026 customer prices in GBP, ex-works UK port. Destination duty, VAT and inland delivery are excluded.
| Shipping Method | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off) | £1,100 | £1,700 |
| 20ft / 40ft Container | £1,800 | £2,900 |
| Shared Container / R-Rak | from £1,260 | |
| Transit Time | 14–25 days | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import a car older than 5 years to Saudi Arabia?
Is right-hand drive allowed in Saudi Arabia?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Saudi Arabia?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Saudi Arabia?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Saudi Arabia?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Saudi Arabia?
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Saudi Arabia?
Shared Container Shipping to Saudi Arabia — FAQs
Common questions about shared container shipping to Saudi Arabia from the United Kingdom.
Do you offer shared container shipping to Saudi Arabia?
How much cheaper is shared container shipping to Saudi Arabia than a dedicated container?
Can I put personal effects in the car when shipping to Saudi Arabia by shared container?
Available Ports
Why ship a car to Saudi Arabia from the UK
Ship Cars RoRo 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.
Shared container to Saudi Arabia
Two to four UK vehicles consolidated into a sealed 40ft container — typically 25–35% cheaper than a sole-use container. Shared container shipping to Saudi Arabia — get a shared container cost estimate.
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 consolidated shared container departures from the UK. For sole-use loads we 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 Ship Cars RoRo 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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We ship to 8+ other Middle East countries from the UK on the same trade lanes as Saudi Arabia. Many customers shipping to Saudi Arabia also enquire about UAE, Qatar, Bahrain because routing, customs documentation and transit windows overlap.
Get an instant quote for car shipping to Saudi Arabia
Speak to a UK-to-Saudi Arabia specialist on +44 (0)1495 320540, or request a free no-obligation quote online. Most quotes are returned within one working hour.