Riyadh – 23 Ṣafar 1447 AH | 17 August 2025 CE | BETH

Riyadh — The Saudi Export Development Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, is working to enhance the competitiveness of the national industrial sector and expand the global presence of Saudi products through a package of services and initiatives. Among the most prominent is the “Export-for-Exemption” service, launched in October 2024, which enables industrial enterprises to reduce export-related production costs and strengthen their competitiveness—thereby supporting the growth of non-oil exports and advancing Vision 2030 objectives to diversify the economic base.

What is the service?

A performance-based pathway that grants customs exemptions for input materials linked to products actually exported during the preceding 12 months.

Eligibility is determined by the ratio of exports to the licensed production capacity stated in the industrial license.

Designed for factories with sustained export performance, helping them scale internationally.

Beneficiaries & eligibility

A valid industrial license.

The materials to be exempted must appear on the approved Industrial Capabilities List issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

These materials must be listed in the industrial license data.

Export data for the past year must be attached, as issued by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via the “Sanai” platform: fill in details, upload documents, and track your request in real time—a streamlined process tailored to manufacturers’ needs.

How it complements the traditional customs exemption

“Export-for-Exemption” serves as a complementary track when traditional exemption is not available (e.g., materials appear on a restricted list).

It offers factories an alternative incentive based on export performance, rather than a full loss of eligibility.

Expected impact

Lower input costs for export-bound production.

Faster international expansion of Saudi products.

Higher industrial contribution to GDP.

Reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global industrial and export hub through integrated efforts between the Saudi Exports authority and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.