Importing livestock to Saudi Arabia: a practical guide to importing from Sudan
We export Sudanese sheep to Saudi Arabia by sea from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port; quarantine and documents are arranged with each order and confirmed before any commitment.
How the export works
From your request to handing the sheep to the importer. The details of every step are confirmed with you before any commitment.
Sudan: From the farm in Al Jazirah State to Port Sudan
Request
You send the quantity, weights and shipping date, by form or WhatsApp.
Quotation
We send a quotation for the batch or quantity; the price basis is confirmed with the order.
Veterinary check and health certificates
The sheep are examined and the health certificates required for export are issued.
Quarantine in Sudan
Two weeks of veterinary quarantine in Sudan before shipping.
Shipping from Port Sudan
The sheep are shipped by sea from Port Sudan with their certificates and documents.
Saudi Arabia: From Jeddah Islamic Port to the importer
Arrival at Jeddah Islamic Port
The shipment arrives at Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi veterinary quarantine
One week of inspection and veterinary quarantine on arrival, under Saudi regulations.
Delivery to the importer
The sheep are handed to the importer; the import permit is agreed with each importer.
Who we are and why Sudan
MIDRAR is a Sudanese company that raises sheep in Al Jazirah State, Sudan, and exports them to Saudi Arabia. We work with importers and wholesalers, and through them with restaurants, butcheries and stores.
Sudanese sheep are the desert sheep well known in the Saudi market, including red (Hamari) and white types. They are in high demand at peak seasons, especially before Eid al-Adha, and many prefer their leaner meat compared with fat-tailed breeds.
What we export
- Live sheep with measured weights; every batch shows its live weight, measurement date and available quantity.
- Slaughter-ready batches for restaurants and butcheries, and lambs for fattening for breeders and feedlots.
- See the batches available now and their per-head prices on the livestock page.
From Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port
The sheep are shipped by sea from Port Sudan and arrive at Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia, where they go through veterinary inspection and quarantine before release and handover to the importer.
Before any commitment we confirm with you who holds the import permit, and the timing. As these are live animals, sheep cannot be returned after delivery, so acceptance and inspection terms are agreed in the quotation.
The livestock import permit: who issues it and how to get it
- Before contracting
- check the current requirements and permit procedure with the ministry.
- Before shipping
- we agree with you who holds the permit, and send the documents required from our side, including the veterinary health certificate and certificate of origin.
- On arrival
- the shipment goes through one week of veterinary inspection and quarantine at Jeddah Islamic Port before release.
Documents
A shipment usually travels with a veterinary health certificate, a certificate of origin and an invoice, plus any document the Saudi authorities require. We confirm the final list with every order.
Lead time and minimum shipment
A shipment takes about 30 days from order confirmation to arrival at Jeddah Islamic Port: about 27 days in Sudan for veterinary checks, documents and veterinary quarantine (two weeks of it), then about 3 days at sea from Port Sudan to Jeddah, followed by one week of veterinary quarantine in Jeddah before release and handover. The minimum export shipment is 100 head, and one shipment can combine several batches.
Prices
Prices on the site are per head and exclude shipping; shipping to Jeddah Islamic Port is 200 SAR per head. For larger quantities, request a quote on the wholesale page.
Estimated shipment cost
Example for a shipment of 100 head: 100 × (SAR 750 + SAR 200 shipping) = SAR 95,000 to Jeddah Islamic Port. Veterinary quarantine and clearance fees in Saudi Arabia are added as set by the authorities; every item is listed in the quotation.
Batches available for export now
Prices are per head and exclude shipping; shipping to Jeddah Islamic Port is 200 SAR per head.
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Questions from importers
Do you export sheep to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. MIDRAR is a Sudanese company raising sheep in Al Jazirah State and shipping them by sea from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port; quarantine and documents are arranged per order.
Which port do the sheep ship from, and where do they arrive?
The sheep are shipped by sea from Port Sudan and arrive at Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia, where they go through veterinary inspection and quarantine before handover to the importer.
Who holds the import permit in Saudi Arabia?
This is agreed with each importer before shipping, according to Saudi regulations and the receiving party.
Who issues the livestock import permit in Saudi Arabia?
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture oversees the import of live animals and their health requirements. Check the current requirements and permit procedure with the ministry before contracting.
Do I need a licence or approval to import livestock from Sudan?
Yes, the required approvals under Saudi regulations are needed, and the licence is usually held by the importer or a licensed party working with them. We agree with you before shipping who holds it.
How much does it cost to import a shipment of sheep from Sudan?
The per-head price shown on each batch, plus shipping from Port Sudan to Jeddah Islamic Port at 200 SAR per head, plus quarantine and clearance fees in Saudi Arabia. See the estimated shipment cost.
Which documents come with a shipment?
Usually the veterinary health certificate, certificate of origin and invoice, plus anything the Saudi authorities require. We confirm the final list per order.
Do the sheep go through veterinary quarantine?
Yes. The sheep go through two weeks of veterinary quarantine in Sudan before shipping from Port Sudan, then one week of inspection and quarantine on arrival at Jeddah Islamic Port under Saudi requirements.
How long does a shipment take and what is the minimum?
About 30 days from order confirmation to arrival at Jeddah Islamic Port, including veterinary checks, two weeks of quarantine in Sudan and shipping, then one week of veterinary quarantine in Jeddah before release. The minimum export shipment is 100 head.
Do prices include shipping?
No. The listed price is per head and excludes shipping; shipping to Jeddah Islamic Port is 200 SAR per head.
How do I request an import shipment?
Send your request via the wholesale form or WhatsApp +966501441097 with type, weight, quantity and timing.
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