Importing cars from Korea to Saudi Arabia
We export used cars from Korea's live auctions directly to Saudi Arabia: we buy the car for you, de-register it for export, and ship it by RoRo or in a container from Busan or Incheon to Jeddah / Dammam. Sailing usually takes about 25–35 days, and you get the vessel tracking number as soon as it ships.
At a glance
Sailing time (approx.)
25–35 days
Arrival ports
Jeddah · Dammam
Shipping methods
RoRo · Container
Choose from 200,000+ cars with official inspection reports — Hyundai, Kia, Genesis and the European brands in Korean-market specification, at prices below your local market. You receive a final landed price to your port before paying anything, and we track the shipment to arrival. Age and specification rules differ by country and change over time — we confirm the car meets Saudi Arabia's current requirements before purchase.
How much does it cost to import a car from Korea to Saudi Arabia?
An indicative example at our calculator rates: a sedan-size car bought at auction for $10,000 comes to about $12,150 (≈ SAR 45,563) at Dammam on the Arabian Gulf, or about $12,350 (≈ SAR 46,313) at Jeddah on the Red Sea.
| Cost line | DammamArabian Gulf | JeddahRed Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Auction price | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Korean export fees and inland transport | $450 | $450 |
| Ocean freight | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Our service commission | $500 | $500 |
| Total to the port | $12,150 | $12,350 |
| In local currency | ≈ SAR 45,563 | ≈ SAR 46,313 |
Indicative figures for a sedan-size car at freight rates updated 2026-07, not a final quote. They cover the car, Korean export fees, sea freight and our commission, and exclude customs duties, VAT, clearance and port charges in Saudi Arabia. SUVs and vans cost more to ship because freight is charged by volume. Converted at the official peg of SAR 3.75 per US dollar.
For current customs rules and duties, see the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA): zatca.gov.sa
Calculate landed costJeddah or Dammam?
Dammam · Arabian Gulf
- Ocean freight
- $1,200
Jeddah · Red Sea
- Ocean freight
- $1,400
Of the two, Jeddah on the Red Sea is closer to Makkah, Madinah and the Western Region, and Dammam on the Arabian Gulf is closer to Riyadh and the Eastern Province. At our calculator rates for a sedan-size car, sea freight costs about $1,200 to Dammam and $1,400 to Jeddah, a difference of about $200 (SAR 750). Choose the port nearer your city, then compare the inland transport from it.
Models available now
The number in brackets is how many cars of each model are listed in the Korean auction right now.
How the import works
- 1Choose a car in the live auction, or tell us what you want
- 2We send the inspection report, full photos and a final landed price to your port
- 3You pay a deposit; we buy the car at auction and de-register it for export (3–5 days)
- 4We ship RoRo or in a container from Busan/Incheon and send you the bill of lading and tracking
- 5The car arrives at your port; your customs broker clears it with our documents and you collect it
Documents we prepare for you
- ✓Export de-registration certificate
- ✓Commercial invoice
- ✓Bill of lading
- ✓Auction inspection report and photos
- ✓Packing list (container shipments)
- ✓Marine insurance certificate (optional)
Read before you import
Brands widely available in the auction
Frequently asked questions
How long does a car take from Korea to Saudi Arabia?
Sailing from Busan to Jeddah / Dammam takes about 25–35 days depending on the line, plus 3–5 days for export de-registration and preparation in Korea, and clearance days at the arrival port.
Should I ship my car to Jeddah or Dammam?
Choose the port nearer your city: Jeddah for the Western Region, Dammam for Riyadh and the Eastern Province. At our calculator rates for a sedan-size car, sea freight is about $1,200 to Dammam and $1,400 to Jeddah; inland transport from the port to your city is not included.
How much does it cost to import a car to Saudi Arabia?
Cost = auction price + Korean export fees and inland transport + ocean freight + our commission. For example, a sedan-size car bought for $10,000 comes to about $12,150 (≈ SAR 45,563) at Dammam on the Arabian Gulf, or about $12,350 (≈ SAR 46,313) at Jeddah on the Red Sea, before customs duties, VAT, clearance and port charges in Saudi Arabia. Use the cost calculator for an instant estimate, then we send a written final quote.
RoRo or container to Saudi Arabia?
Both are available. RoRo is cheaper and faster to load and suits most cars; a container gives more protection and suits luxury cars or two cars shipped together to share the cost.
Which documents do I need to clear customs in Saudi Arabia?
We prepare the export de-registration certificate, commercial invoice, bill of lading and inspection report. Your local customs broker uses them to clear the car; we recommend checking with them before purchase for any extra local requirements.
Can any used Korean car be imported to Saudi Arabia?
Not every car suits every country: import rules, including age and specification requirements, change over time. We check Saudi Arabia's current requirements for the car you choose before purchase, and recommend confirming with your customs broker.
How do I pay?
A deposit on agreement and the balance before shipping, by bank transfer to the company account. We never ask for full payment before you have seen the inspection report, photos and final price.