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Requirements for importing sheep from Sudan to Saudi Arabia
The steps to import live sheep from Sudan to Saudi Arabia: permits, veterinary certificates, quarantine and documents — in plain language for importers.
In short: importing live sheep into Saudi Arabia has three stages: permission from the Saudi authority (Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture), veterinary procedures in the exporting country (inspection, health certificate, quarantine), and veterinary quarantine and clearance on arrival. Requirements change, so always check the current ones with the ministry or a licensed customs broker before contracting.
| Stage | Where | What usually happens |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement and permit | KSA | importer agrees with exporter and obtains approvals |
| Veterinary inspection | Sudan | inspection and official health certificate |
| Pre-export quarantine | Sudan | isolation; about two weeks for MIDRAR shipments |
| Shipping | Port Sudan | sea transport with documents |
| Arrival quarantine | Jeddah Islamic Port | inspection and quarantine before release; about one week for MIDRAR shipments |
| Handover | KSA | importer receives the shipment |
MIDRAR ships by sea from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port; the minimum export shipment is 100 head, and one shipment can combine several batches. Common documents: veterinary health certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, and anything else required at the time. See our export page or send a wholesale request.
General guidance, not regulatory advice.
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