China → UAE & Saudi Arabia

One partner from the factory in China to your door in Dubai.

Sourcing, inspection, freight, and DDP customs in a single contract. Transparent pricing in USD or AED. Same-day quotes, weekly consolidations, and a real human on WhatsApp during Dubai business hours.

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Sea min
1 CBM
Sourcing fee
5%
Shenzhen → Fujairah → Dubai
Shenzhen Jeddah Dammam Dubai Fujairah
Sea, door to door
45-50 days
Air freight
6-9 days
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All-in rates for consolidated sea and air cargo to the UAE, with a Saudi estimate. Enter weight and volume, pick the cargo category and delivery area, and see one number in dirhams, with US dollars for reference, with duty, VAT and delivery inside. Estimates are within about 20% of the final quote.

  • ·Prices as of 28 September 2026
  • ·Sea per CBM, air per kg, four cargo categories
  • ·Every figure is all-in: freight, fuel, duty, VAT, delivery and the AED 50 documentation fee
Indicative all-in cost
AED 0.00
about USD 667, for reference
Transit: 45-50 days
Chargeable: 2 CBM
  • Freight, 2 CBM × AED 1,200AED 2,400.00
  • Documentation and handling, per shipmentAED 50.00
Includes freight, fuel, UAE customs duty, VAT, and one delivery to your address.
  • · Sea bills the greater of volume and weight ÷ 400 kg per CBM, minimum 1 CBM, in 0.1 CBM steps. The whole shipment takes the rate of its volume tier.
  • · Single pieces over 100 kg carry a handling surcharge; over 1,000 kg or 3 m long are quoted separately.
  • · All-in: freight, fuel, UAE customs duty, VAT and one delivery to your address (ground floor, no unloading).
  • · The consolidated clearance does not give you a duty receipt or a UAE VAT invoice in your name. If you need to reclaim VAT, ask for a general-trade declaration, which costs extra.
  • · UAE prices are in dirhams; US dollars at 3.6725 AED are for reference.
  • · Prices as of 28 September 2026.
Indicative only, not a final price. The figure above is an estimate. Final pricing is confirmed by a manager based on your exact cargo, HS code, packing and fragility, declaration documents, season, and any current surcharges. Restricted categories (e-cigarettes, adult products, large batteries) are quoted case by case.
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A flat service stack - no hidden steps

Most freight forwarders subcontract sourcing. Most sourcing agents subcontract freight. We do both in-house, which means one quote, one contact, and accountability that does not bounce between three companies when something goes wrong.

Sourcing
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Verification
On-site factory audits and license checks.
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Inspection
AQL sampling before you release payment.
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Consolidation
Multiple suppliers, one shipment.
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Sea freight
Consolidated cargo, all-in to your door in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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Air freight
All-in, 6-10 days to the Gulf.
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Customs
UAE FCA and Saudi ZATCA clearance.
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DDP
One all-in price, door to door.
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Our Gulf routes

Consolidated sea and air cargo from our warehouse in China, door to door with duty and VAT included. While the Strait of Hormuz is closed, sea cargo for the UAE lands on the east coast and Saudi cargo in Jeddah.

Direct lanes: UAE, Saudi Arabia. Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain on request through partner agents.

Primary route
China → UAE
Fujairah · Khor Fakkan · DXB · AUH
Sea
45-50 days
Air
6-9 days
Primary route
China → Saudi Arabia
Jeddah · by road to Riyadh and Dammam
Sea
at quote time
Air
about 12 days
Other regions

Also from China to Latin America and Africa

The same consolidation in our China warehouses, with customs clearance at destination by licensed local partners.

Latin America · en español
Chile, Mexico, Peru
All-inclusive to Chile and Mexico: freight, customs and taxes within the route limits. Air to Mexico from USD 14.20 per kg. Peru on request.
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Latin America · em português
Brazil
Air from 100 kg at USD 50.60 to 51.55 per kg and sea from USD 990 per m³, customs clearance in Brazil included.
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Africa
Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania
Air from USD 10.25 per kg and sea from USD 255 per m³, customs clearance at destination included.
Africa routes

How we work

  1. 01
    You send us a product link, photo, or HS code
    Plus destination and rough volume. WhatsApp, email, or the form - your call.
  2. 02
    We return a written quote within one business day
    Itemized: factory price, sourcing fee, freight, customs, last-mile. No surprises later.
  3. 03
    You approve, we execute
    We negotiate the supplier, inspect the goods at the factory, ship by sea or air, clear customs, deliver to your door.
  4. 04
    You get one invoice and one tracking link
    Updates at every milestone. A real person replies within hours, not next week.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cargix do? +
We move goods from China to the Middle East end-to-end: product sourcing, supplier verification, quality inspection, consolidation in our China warehouses, sea or air freight, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
How long does shipping from China to the UAE take? +
Consolidated sea cargo takes 45-50 days from our China warehouse to your door, customs and delivery included. Air takes 6-9 days to Dubai and Sharjah, 7-10 days to the other emirates and about 12 days to Saudi Arabia.
How much does it cost to ship from China to the UAE in 2026? +
As of 28 September 2026 our all-in prices for general goods to Dubai, Sharjah and Amazon FBA are: sea AED 1,200 per CBM (about USD 327) from 1 CBM, AED 1,170 from 5 CBM and AED 1,140 from 10 CBM; air AED 26.50 per kg (USD 7.22) from 16 kg and AED 23.50 (USD 6.40) from 100 kg. Duty, VAT and delivery are included, and a documentation and handling fee of AED 50 is added per shipment. Branded goods, cosmetics, food and batteries cost more. Use our freight calculator for your exact category and weight.
Do you ship for small businesses or only large importers? +
Both. Our consolidated sea service starts from 1 CBM. We work with retail shops importing a few cartons, e-commerce sellers shipping pallets, and B2B importers running full containers. Same operations team, same quality bar.
Do you handle customs clearance and pay duties for me? +
Yes. Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service includes customs documentation, HS code classification, duty advance, VAT (5% UAE / 15% KSA), port handling, and delivery to your address. You receive one invoice and one delivery date.

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