Frequently Asked Questions

Sea freight takes roughly 25–35 days from the Chinese port of departure to Jeddah Islamic Port, depending on the port and shipping line. Air freight is much faster: roughly 3–7 days. Add a few days for customs clearance depending on documentation.

Yes — individuals can import for personal use in limited quantities under ZATCA regulations. Importing for trade requires a commercial registration. MESAMA serves individuals, companies, and government entities and will guide you to the right path for your case.

Start with the free CBM calculator on our site to get your shipment's volume and the right container, or the volumetric weight calculator for air freight. Then send the result to our team via WhatsApp directly from the calculator for an accurate quote covering shipping and clearance.

Sea freight is far cheaper for large or heavy shipments but slower; air freight is fast but billed on chargeable weight (the greater of actual and volumetric) and suits light, high-value, or urgent goods. Rule of thumb: under 100–200 kg or urgent — consider air; above that, sea is usually cheaper.

Our field team in China inspects the goods inside the factory before shipment and sends you detailed photo and video reports — nothing ships until you approve. This protects you from the quality surprises that come with dealing remotely with an unknown supplier.

Never wire the full amount upfront to an unverified supplier. Safe common approaches include staged payments tied to production and inspection milestones, or letters of credit for large deals. MESAMA verifies the supplier's record and manages negotiation and payment on your behalf to reduce risk.

Yes — we cover everything from the factory door in China to your receiving point: inspection, shipping, documentation, customs clearance at Saudi ports, and final delivery. One party, fully accountable.

It varies by factory and product — some accept small orders, others require volume. With our on-the-ground presence and factory relationships, we can usually negotiate an MOQ that fits your order size, especially for a first trial order.

Yes — we have specialized experience supplying Saudi government tenders: precise technical-spec matching, conformity certificates and required documentation, and committed delivery schedules.

Send us the details of the product you want to import via the WhatsApp button or the contact form, and a specialist will reply within 24 hours with an initial assessment and quote. The first consultation is free with no obligation.