๐ Furniture and personal effects shipping
Personal effects shipping from Saudi Arabia covers clothes, cartons, appliances and belongings, for anyone returning home or sending to family. The items are sorted, packed, numbered and written into a single list. Prices start from SAR 36 per carton to Jordan, SAR 59 to Bahrain and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes.
- โClothes, books and personal belongings
- โHousehold appliances and electronics
- โPaintings, glass and delicate items
- โA little furniture along with the cartons
Carton and per-kg price by country
Starting prices for personal effects. Large furniture has its own prices on the international furniture shipping page.
| Country | Carton | Per kg or per shipment | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | SAR 36 per carton | SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes | 2โ5 days |
| Bahrain | SAR 59 per carton | SAR 9 per kg | Same day to 4 days |
| UAE | SAR 135 per carton up to 10 kg | SAR 13.5 per kg | 1โ5 days |
| Qatar | SAR 91 per carton | SAR 13.5 per kg | 1โ5 days |
| Kuwait | SAR 91 per small carton | โ | 1โ5 days |
| Oman | SAR 41 per parcel up to 5 kg | SAR 137 per personal-effects shipment | 2โ6 days |
| Iraq | SAR 228 per carton up to 30 kg | SAR 182 per suitcase | 3โ7 days |
| Lebanon | SAR 228 per carton up to 20 kg | SAR 11 per kg | 4โ17 days |
| Turkey | SAR 820 per carton shipment | SAR 13.5 per kg by air | 3โ20 days |
| Tunisia | โ | SAR 9 per kg by sea; likewise Algeria, Morocco and Libya | 14โ28 days |
Prices are in Saudi riyals, with customs duties in the destination country outside them.
Sort the contents before you start packing
The right sorting settles the protection materials and the loading method.
A little furniture
Dismantled, with surfaces and corners protected.
Personal cartons
Sorted, numbered and described carton by carton.
Household appliances
Parts secured and screens protected.
Delicate pieces
Crates or frames by material and value.
How is each category packed?
Packing properly means fewer cartons and less breakage.
Clothes
Vacuum bags, taking half the space.
Books
Small cartons, as a large one cannot be lifted.
Crockery and glass
Paper round each piece, gaps filled, marked โfragileโ.
Electronics
The original carton where there is one, or a padded carton.
Toys and childrenโs things
Medium cartons, with large pieces dismantled.
Documents
Originals are not shipped; keep them with you when you travel.
๐ก๏ธEvery number on a carton leads to a clear description
The list makes checking easier at pickup, clearance and delivery, and saves opening cartons to look for something.
- โA serial number for every carton and suitcase
- โA short description of the contents
- โThe pieceโs condition and photos where it is valuable
- โApproximate size and weight
The journey of a homeโs contents
It starts with the list and ends with checking on arrival.
- 01
The list
The number of cartons and pieces, by photos or a survey.
- 02
The price
Per carton, per kg or per piece.
- 03
Packing and numbering
Materials to suit each category.
- 04
The list and loading
You sign it before the items leave.
- 05
Shipping
By road, sea or air, by destination.
- 06
Delivery
The numbers checked at the address.
What does not go in personal effects
Some items are prohibited and some ship another way. The full list is on the prohibited and restricted items page.
- โCash, gold and jewellery
- โOriginal documents
- โFlammable materials and pressurised containers
- โMedicines without a prescription
- โPerishable food
What do you send with the request?
Photos and counts help settle the mode and the price.
- โPhotos of the items or a list of them
- โThe expected number of cartons
- โThe floor, the lift and the entrances
- โThe pickup city and the destination
- โThe consigneeโs name and number in the destination country
Answers before you start your request
How much does personal effects shipping from Saudi Arabia cost?+
From SAR 36 per carton to Jordan, SAR 59 to Bahrain, SAR 91 to Qatar and Kuwait, and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes to Jordan.
How long does shipping take?+
1โ5 days by road to the Gulf and Jordan, 3โ7 days by air elsewhere, and 10โ28 days by sea.
Do you ship a whole home?+
Yes, after a survey or clear photos that settle the volume and labour.
Can a single carton be shipped?+
Yes, there is no minimum shipment in a shared load.
Do you supply cartons and packing materials?+
Yes, corrugated cartons, bags and bubble wrap, as part of the packing service.
What should not go with the belongings?+
Cash, gold and original documents, flammable materials and medicines without a prescription.
Are used belongings exempt from customs?+
In the Gulf states they are usually exempt for someone relocating. Elsewhere it depends on the countryโs rules, and some have a special arrangement for nationals returning home.
Are the belongings insured?+
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Now that you know the details, ask for your itemsโ shipping price
Request a personal effects quote
Enter the route, cargo type and required services so we can prepare a clear shipping request.