Saudi Arabia is one of the Middle East’s most dynamic food import markets — and right now, two categories are seeing particularly strong demand: premium whole cloves from Indonesia and a full range of trusted food staples that feed the Kingdom’s households, restaurants, and food manufacturers daily. Asia & Africa General Trading FZE LLC, based in Dubai, is actively supplying both.
This page covers our current live offers for Saudi Arabia, anchored by our Lal Pari Indonesian Cloves at USD 7,710/MT CIF Jeddah Port — and extending across the full range of food commodities we ship into the Kingdom. If you are a Saudi importer, wholesale distributor, food manufacturer, or spice trader, everything below is available for discussion right now.
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Headline Offer — Lal Pari Whole Cloves CIF Jeddah
Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
Brand | Lal Pari |
Product | Whole Cloves |
Origin | Indonesia |
Price | USD 7,710 per metric ton — CIF Jeddah Port |
Packing | 1 × 10 kg box |
Shipment | June 2026 — loading from Indonesia |
Destination | Jeddah Port, Saudi Arabia |
Status | June shipment confirmed — booking open |
Why Indonesian Cloves Are Surging in Saudi Arabia Right Now
Cloves (qarunful / قرنفل in Arabic) have always been a cornerstone of Saudi and Gulf cuisine — present in kabsa spice blends, baharat, rice dishes, slow-cooked lamb, and the rich tea culture that defines social life across the Kingdom. What has changed recently is the intersection of two trends driving demand higher than normal:
Post-Hajj and Umrah catering demand — Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and catering infrastructure, which serves millions of pilgrims annually, relies on industrial-scale spice supply chains. Cloves are a non-negotiable ingredient across the Arabic, South Asian, and Southeast Asian cuisine served to this massive seasonal population.
Saudi Vision 2030 food manufacturing expansion — as the Kingdom diversifies its economy and builds domestic food processing capacity, the number of food manufacturers, spice blending operations, and packaged food companies requiring consistent imported spice supply has increased significantly. Indonesian cloves — the global benchmark — are a primary ingredient in spice blend manufacturing, pickled food production, and flavoured tea and coffee products.
Indonesia’s dominance in global clove supply — Indonesia produces approximately 75–80% of the world’s cloves, primarily from Maluku (the original Spice Islands), East Java, and Sulawesi. Indonesian whole cloves are prized for their high eugenol content (the essential oil that gives cloves their characteristic warm, intense aroma) and consistent quality. Lal Pari, sourced from proven Indonesian supply chains, delivers this standard reliably.
Why Lal Pari brand and 10 kg box packing?
The 1 × 10 kg box packing format is specifically suited to the Saudi retail and food manufacturing buyer profile. Unlike loose bulk sacking which requires reprocessing, 10 kg boxes:
- Are directly usable by restaurant kitchens, catering companies, and spice retailers without further repackaging
- Maintain clove integrity, aroma, and moisture content better than open-sack storage
- Meet the hygiene and traceability requirements increasingly enforced by SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) for imported spice products
- Are easily counted, stacked, and inventoried in warehouse environments
At USD 7,710/MT CIF Jeddah, buyers receive a fully delivered price inclusive of cost, insurance, and freight from Indonesia to Jeddah Port — with June 2026 shipment available for prompt booking.
Saudi Arabia Food Import Market — What Else We Supply
Beyond cloves, Asia & Africa General Trading is an active supplier of multiple food commodity categories into Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. The products below are all available for discussion with Saudi importers, and several can be combined in a single FCL or multi-container booking to reduce freight cost per MT:
White Refined Sugar
- Al Khaleej Sugar IC-45 — UAE-made, Halal certified, 50 kg PP bag — available ex-Dubai warehouse and for CIF Saudi ports
- Brazilian Origin Sugar IC-150 — USD pricing, 50 kg / 25 kg bag — available CIF Jeddah and Dammam on request
- Saudi Arabia consumes millions of metric tons of refined sugar annually through households, the food and beverage manufacturing sector, and the Kingdom’s enormous bakery and confectionery industry
Milk Powder & Dairy
- Fonterra NZMP Whole Milk Powder — New Zealand origin, 25 kg bag, AED 410/bag from Sharjah Free Zone; competitive CIF Saudi pricing on request
- Yoghurt King Fat Filled Milk Powder — Ireland origin (Ornua), €2,930/MT FOB Ireland; CIF Jeddah and Dammam available
- Saudi Arabia’s dairy manufacturing sector — producing UHT milk, flavoured milk, laban, and ice cream — requires consistent whole milk powder and fat-filled powder supply at industrial scale
Red Split Lentils (Oil Polish)
- 232 Pulses Brand Masoor Dal — sortex premium quality, oil polish, 20 kg bag, Turkey origin
- Strong Saudi retail and household demand for lentils (adas ahmar / عدس أحمر) — used in soups, stews, and traditional Saudi and Levantine dishes consumed daily across the Kingdom
- CIF Jeddah pricing available on request
Cumin Seeds & Spices
- Samad Brand Cumin Seeds — 99.00%, 99.50% (Singapore grade), and 99.80% (Europe grade) — FOB Mundra India; CIF Jeddah available
- Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s largest per-capita cumin consumers; cumin (kammun / كمون) appears in virtually every savoury dish in the Saudi kitchen
- Also available: coriander seeds, fenugreek, chilli powder, turmeric powder — enquire for current pricing
Yellow Maize (Animal Feed)
- Premium Yellow Maize — 50 kg PP bag, ex-Dubai warehouse at AED 90+VAT; CIF Saudi ports available
- Saudi Arabia’s growing poultry and livestock sector — both commercial farms and the traditional camel, sheep, and goat farming embedded in Saudi agriculture — drives consistent demand for quality feed grain
Canned Fish
- Le Pari Sardines in Vegetable Oil — 125g × 50 tins/carton; enquire for CIF Jeddah/Dammam pricing
- The Kingdom’s South Asian expatriate community (over 4 million workers) generates significant canned sardine demand in the wholesale and retail trade
Why Saudi Importers Work with Asia & Africa General Trading
The Dubai-Jeddah trade corridor is one of the most active in the Middle East — and Asia & Africa General Trading is positioned squarely in it. Here is what Saudi buyers consistently tell us matters most:
Speed and reliability — our June cloves shipment loads directly from Indonesia to Jeddah; our Dubai-warehoused products (sugar, milk powder, maize) can be arranged for CIF Saudi ports within days of confirmation. We do not broker cargo we do not have access to.
SFDA-ready documentation — Saudi Arabia’s food import regulatory environment under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) requires specific documentation including Certificates of Origin, Certificates of Analysis, halal certificates, and SASO conformity where applicable. We provide complete export documentation packages for every shipment, prepared with Saudi customs requirements in mind.
Halal supply chains — all food commodities we supply for Saudi consumption come with halal certification available on request. This is a non-negotiable requirement for Saudi retail and food manufacturing buyers, and we treat it accordingly.
Multi-product consolidation — shipping cloves, sugar, lentils, and milk powder in a single container (where compatible packing and food safety regulations permit) reduces per-MT freight cost significantly for Saudi importers managing multiple product SKUs.
Transparent pricing — every offer we publish is a real price, not a teaser. Final confirmation at time of booking reflects genuine market conditions, not post-negotiation surprises.
Saudi Arabia Food Trade — Key Market Facts for Importers
Understanding the Saudi import landscape helps buyers appreciate why the products in this offer are particularly well-positioned:
- Saudi Arabia imports approximately 80% of its food requirements — the Kingdom’s arid climate and limited agricultural land make food import not just commercially important but strategically vital
- Jeddah Islamic Port is the Kingdom’s largest and most active food import gateway, handling the majority of container food imports into the western region and Mecca/Medina hinterland
- Dammam (King Abdul Aziz Port) serves the eastern region, including Riyadh and the oil belt — many importers split container loads between Jeddah and Dammam to serve both markets
- Saudi Arabia’s population of 35+ million (including a large expatriate community representing diverse food preferences from South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, and the Levant) creates demand across a wider range of imported food products than almost any other Gulf market
- The Saudi Vision 2030 food security program has accelerated domestic food manufacturing — meaning demand for food ingredient imports (spices, milk powder, sugar, pulses) is growing as raw material for domestic production, not just for direct retail consumption
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Get in Touch
For inquiries and booking:
– WhatsApp or Call: +971 55 956 9371
– Email: sales@agro-factory.com
– Head Office: Al Ras Market, Dubai – UAE
Frequently Asked Questions — Food Commodity Import into Saudi Arabia
What is the current price of Indonesian cloves CIF Jeddah?
Our current Lal Pari Indonesian Whole Cloves offer is USD 7,710 per metric ton, CIF Jeddah Port, in 1 × 10 kg boxes, with June 2026 loading from Indonesia. Prices are subject to final confirmation at time of booking.
Are the cloves suitable for retail packaging or only bulk industrial use?
The 10 kg box format is suitable for both. Saudi spice retailers, wholesale distributors, and food manufacturers all purchase in this format. Buyers who require retail consumer packs (100g, 200g, 500g) purchase in 10 kg boxes and repack under their own brand at their Saudi facility.
Can I order cloves and sugar together in the same container from Saudi Arabia?
Cloves from Indonesia and sugar from different origins involve different shipment routing. However, for buyers sourcing from our Dubai warehouse or arranging CIF Saudi from UAE-held stock, consolidation of multiple food commodities in one FCL is possible. Contact us to discuss the logistics of your specific requirement.
Is halal certification available for all products?
Yes. Halal certificates are available on request for all products in our Saudi Arabia offer range. We understand that halal documentation is a mandatory import requirement for food products entering the Kingdom and prepare accordingly.
What is the minimum order for cloves?
Enquire with us for minimum order quantities. Given the 10 kg box packing, orders can be structured per carton count depending on available vessel space and FCL economics. Contact our team for the minimum practical order for your specific requirement.
How long does shipment take from Indonesia to Jeddah?
Transit time from Indonesian loading ports (typically Surabaya or Jakarta) to Jeddah Port is approximately 18–25 days depending on vessel routing and transhipment. June 2026 loading means arrival at Jeddah in late June or early July 2026.
Do you supply directly to Dammam or Riyadh buyers?
Yes. For buyers based in Dammam or the eastern region, we can quote CIF Dammam (King Abdul Aziz Port). For Riyadh-based buyers, most importers clear through either Jeddah or Dammam and arrange Saudi domestic road freight onward. We can advise on the most cost-effective routing.
Is Asia & Africa Foodstuff Trading a retail supplier?
No, we specialize in bulk and container-level trade only. Our minimum order quantity is one full container load.
Where is Asia & Africa General Trading located?
Our office is located in Dubai, at Al Shizawi Building – Al Ahmadiya St – Deira – Al Ras(Near Al Ras Metro Station). You can easily find us on Google Maps or contact us directly for any assistance you may need in finding us. We look forward to serving you!
Also Available from Asia & Africa General Trading
Our active offer sheet spans multiple food commodity categories serving East Africa, West Africa, the Gulf, and South Asia:
- Südzucker European Sugar IC-45 (Dubai) & Brazilian Sugar IC-150 (CIF Gambia, Nigeria, Liberia)
- Al Khaleej Sugar IC-45 — UAE-made, local Dubai/Sharjah/GCC delivery
- Yoghurt King Fat Filled Milk Powder & Fonterra NZMP Whole Milk Powder
- Canned Sardines in Vegetable Oil — Le Pari, CIF Lome Togo
- Indian Pulses & Spices — CIF Misurata & Benghazi, Libya
- Samad Premium Cumin Seeds — FOB Mundra, GCC & Europe grades
- Yellow Maize Animal Feed — Ex-Warehouse Dubai
- Samad Gold Chia Seeds — Paraguay origin, CIF India, Pakistan, Oman