Saudi Arabia Supplier Verification
Saudi Arabia is a major supplier of petroleum products, petrochemicals (SABIC), fertilizers (SAFCO), building materials, and a growing non-oil exporter under Vision 2030. The Ministry of Commerce (MC) maintains the commercial register. Giga-projects (NEOM, Red Sea, ROSHN) are creating a new generation of Saudi B2B suppliers that African buyers are increasingly engaging.
Official Registry
Ministry of Commerce — MC (وزارة التجارة)
Regulatory authority: Ministry of Commerce / SAGIA / Saudi Standards (SASO)
Open official portal →Key Red Flags
- ⚠Expired CR or CR issued for a different business activity (نشاط) than the transaction
- ⚠Free Zone company (KAEC, NEOM Special Zone) with different regulatory jurisdiction
- ⚠SABIC-branded products sold without SABIC authorization
- ⚠Vision 2030 new-entrant companies with minimal track record
- ⚠Confusing national procurement (local content) requirements for non-Saudi buyers
Document Checklist — Saudi Arabia Suppliers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a Saudi company?
Every Saudi company must have a 10-digit Commercial Register (CR) number from the Ministry of Commerce. Verify at mc.gov.sa or mc.gov.sa/en/eservices. Our AI report queries the MoC portal for live status.
What is the SASO SABER certificate?
SABER is Saudi Arabia's product conformity portal. Technical regulations require importers to hold a SABER certificate for regulated products entering Saudi Arabia. For Saudi exporters, SASO certification proves their products meet international standards.
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