We ship to buyers across Saudi Arabia, including Madinah, Makkah, Dammam, Al Khobar and Jeddah Industrial City. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Dammam / Jeddah. Typical users in Abha: hotel kitchens, resort kitchens and banquet & wedding caterings.
Buffet Counter cost in Abha
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ SAR 5,042) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Abha by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | SAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | SAR 5,042 | ₹1,19,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | SAR 744 | ₹17,570 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.4 CBM) | SAR 263 | ₹6,195 |
| Marine insurance | SAR 33 | ₹785 |
| CIF Dammam / Jeddah | SAR 6,083 | ₹1,43,550 |
| Import duty (GCC common tariff, mostly 5%) | SAR 304 | ₹7,178 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | SAR 958 | ₹22,609 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | SAR 263 | ₹6,195 |
| Estimated landed cost | SAR 7,607 | ₹1,79,532 |
Estimate based on rates as of October 2026. Duties and freight change often; your customs broker confirms the final figure. Use the landed cost calculator for multiple items.
What the standard model includes
| Standard model | 8 ft, hot wells + cold well, sneeze guard |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 1.4 CBM · 140 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Saudi Arabia | 230 V / 400 V, 60 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SFDA, SASO / SABER conformity, municipality approval |
Sizes and options we build
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Where the buffet counter is used in Abha
Related kitchen types we equip in Abha:
Shipping, customs and installation for Abha
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Dammam / Jeddah (about 8–12 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
Why Abha buyers work with us
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
FAQs: Buffet Counter in Abha
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Abha?
The ex-works price is ₹1,19,000 (about SAR 5,042). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Dammam / Jeddah with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly SAR 7,607. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Abha take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Dammam / Jeddah is about 8–12 days, plus customs clearance. We share the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin before the vessel arrives.
What HS code and import duty apply in Saudi Arabia?
We ship the buffet counter under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Saudi Arabia uses: GCC common tariff, mostly 5%; some steel articles are higher. Import VAT/GST of 15% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
What power and gas supply does it need in Saudi Arabia?
Supply in Saudi Arabia is 230 V / 400 V, 60 Hz and kitchens commonly use LPG. We build electrical items for that voltage and frequency and fit the right gas jets before shipping.
What is the warranty?
12 months against manufacturing defects from installation, and lifetime support on spares. Annual maintenance contracts are available through our service partners.
Which stainless steel grade do you use?
Food-contact parts are SS 304 (18/8) as standard, in 16 or 18 SWG depending on the part. For coastal sites, seafood kitchens and chemical cleaning we recommend SS 316. Every unit is TIG-welded and finished satin.