We ship to buyers across Saudi Arabia, including Madinah, Jubail, Dammam Second Industrial City, Jeddah Industrial City and Sudair Industrial City. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Dammam / Jeddah. In Al Khobar it is a common choice for airport lounges, air force messs and banquet & wedding caterings.
Buffet Counter rate in Al Khobar, 2026
The base model costs ₹1,19,000 ex-works (≈ SAR 5,042) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Al Khobar 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.
Standard model and build
| 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 |
Custom sizes and options
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
Who buys buffet counter in Al Khobar
Browse setups that include this equipment in Al Khobar:
Shipping, customs and installation for Al Khobar
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.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
FAQs: Buffet Counter in Al Khobar
What does a buffet counter cost delivered to Al Khobar?
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 Al Khobar 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.
Do you have a dealer in Al Khobar?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Saudi Arabia. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.
Which standards does the equipment meet?
We design for SFDA, SASO / SABER conformity, municipality approval. Ask us which certificates are available for this model before ordering.
What are the payment terms?
Usually 30% advance and 70% against copy of the bill of lading, or an irrevocable letter of credit at sight.