The Genesis G80 is one of the most-asked-about Korean export models for Saudi Arabia. This page is the operational version of that question: how to actually move a Genesis G80 from Korea's used-car wholesale supply through Busan or Incheon, across the ocean to Jeddah, and into your hands legally — with the FOB and freight bands you can plan around, the documents customs will actually want, and the country-specific rules that catch first-time importers.
Why the Genesis G80 fits the Saudi Arabia market
The Genesis G80 luxury sedan targets Saudi Arabia's premium passenger segment — corporate fleets, family principals, and re-sale traders working the upper end of the used market. Demand is concentrated in tier-1 cities and follows the same buyer profile that buys nearly-new German or Japanese luxury inventory.
FOB price range — Genesis G80 from Korea
Indicative FOB Busan ranges for export-grade Genesis G80 units sourced from the Korean wholesale market in 2026:
| Vehicle band | Year / mileage profile | FOB Busan (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-grade | Older year, higher mileage, full inspection clean | 15,000 |
| Mid-grade | ~5 years old, moderate mileage, common trim | ~ 22,250 |
| Top-grade | Recent year, low mileage, top trim or premium spec | 29,500 |
FOB is the price for the vehicle delivered to Busan port, cleared through Korean export customs, with a Korean Performance Inspection Report attached. It does not include ocean freight, destination customs duty, or local taxes.
Shipping route from Korea to Saudi Arabia
Arabic-language documentation supported. Most Genesis G80 shipments to Saudi Arabia move via the following route:
- Origin: Busan or Incheon (depending on which has earlier sailings to your destination corridor).
- Route: Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail.
- Primary entry: Jeddah.
- Typical transit: 14–20 days ocean / multi-modal time. Total elapsed time including documentation and destination clearance is usually 14–20 days plus 5–10 days for paperwork.
- Indicative ocean freight: approximately USD 1,500–2,200 per vehicle (RoRo or shared container, varies by season and bunker rates).
Landed cost example
Mid-band landed cost estimate for a representative Genesis G80 arriving at Jeddah:
| Cost line | USD (indicative mid-band) |
|---|---|
| FOB Busan (Genesis G80, mid-grade) | ~ 22,250 |
| Ocean freight (Jeddah via RoRo / shared container) | ~ 1,850 |
| SH GLOBAL line items (export documentation, port handling, inspection report) | ~ 350–650 |
| Approximate CIF at Jeddah | ~ 24,600 |
Destination customs duty, VAT, recycling fees, and local broker fees are charged in Saudi Arabia and are not included in the figure above. See the country-specific notes below.
Documents shipped with every Genesis G80
- Bill of Lading (B/L) — issued by the ocean carrier, consigned to the buyer.
- Korean Export Declaration — filed with Korea Customs Service in SH GLOBAL Co., Ltd.'s legal entity name.
- Original Korean vehicle registration history — full ownership chain.
- Korean Performance Inspection Report (성능점검) — mandatory inspection covering accident history, structural integrity, mileage authentication, and mechanical condition.
- Commercial invoice — line-item priced for customs valuation.
- Country-specific certificates — coordinated when required by Saudi Arabia rules (see notes below).
Saudi Arabia import notes for Genesis G80
- Age limit: 5 years from manufacture for passenger cars.
- Duties & taxes: 5% customs duty + 15% VAT.
- Operational notes: SASO conformity certification is required for most passenger cars. We coordinate with SASO-recognized inspection bodies in Korea so the certificate accompanies the shipment instead of being chased after arrival.
Who this combination fits
Riyadh and Jeddah dealers, premium-segment individual buyers, and fleet operators servicing logistics, utilities, and corporate transport. The Genesis G80 is generally the right pick for buyers who want a premium executive sedan with a near-new condition profile and need a vehicle that holds resale value in the Saudi Arabia market.
Search context for this guide
This page is the practical answer to common 2026 buyer searches such as import Korean car to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Korean car import duty, Saudi Arabia Korean car import 2026, Korean used car import Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabia Korean car age limit, applied specifically to the Genesis G80. It also covers the model-level questions buyers ask: buy Genesis G80 from Korea, Genesis G80 export Korea, Genesis G80 Korean used car, Genesis G80 FOB price Korea, and Korean Genesis G80 for export. The intent of every paragraph above is to answer one of those questions with operationally accurate numbers and procedures rather than marketing copy.
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- Best Korean Used Car Exporters in 2026 — Comparison Framework
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- SH GLOBAL vs Typical Korean Wholesalers
- Export to Saudi Arabia — Country Hub Page
Other Korean models for Saudi Arabia
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- Hyundai Grandeur import to Saudi Arabia — FOB USD 8,000–18,000
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