Importing Biodegradable Tableware To Saudi Arabia: Core Insights For 2025 Buyers

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-SK500 500ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 130 x 112 x 47 300 40 27.5 45 PE-SK650 650ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 130 x 110 x 60 300 40 27.5 46.5 Lid Options PP Lid 8g 130 x 130 300 30 28 41.5 PET Lid 9g 130 x 130 300 33 28 41.5 PE-SK750 750ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 148 x 44 300 52 35 57 PE-SK1000 1000ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 146 x 56 300 52 35 57 PE-SK1200 1200ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 145 x 66 300 52 35 58 PE-SK1400 1400ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 143 x 75 300 52 35 58 Lid Options PP Lid 12g 170 x 170 300 55 37 34 PET Lid 16g 170 x 170 300 55 37 34 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double 18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & compostable) Lid Options for Paper, PP and PET For 1200–1400ml square paper salad bowls, PP lids are practical for takeaway, stacking, and transport stability when large salads, rice bowls, noodles, pasta, and cold meals need secure handling , importing biodegradable tableware to Saudi Arabia. PET lids improve product visibility for retail display, supermarket ready meals, deli counters, and grab-and-go meal bowls. The 170mm lid system fits 750ml, 1000ml, 1200ml, and 1400ml square bowls, while the smaller 130mm lids fit the 500ml and 650ml range. Bioleader® can match lid type by rim diameter, packing plan, artwork needs, and destination market requirements.

A 500-650ml square paper salad bowl is designed for compact single-serve or side meal portions. It is commonly used for salads, rice bowls, poke bowls, cold noodles, fruit portions, desserts, side dishes, and light takeaway meals. For buyers building a wider foodservice range, 500-650ml square bowls can be paired with 750ml, 1000ml, 1200ml, and 1400ml square paper bowls.

A 1200-1400ml square paper salad bowl is designed for large single-serve or meal-size portions. It is commonly used for salads, rice bowls, poke bowls, cold noodles, pasta, fruit portions, desserts, side dishes, and takeaway meals. For buyers building a wider foodservice range, 1200-1400ml square bowls can be paired with 500ml, 650ml, 750ml, and 1000ml square paper bowls.

Material Type Typical Use Risk Level Key Compliance Focus SABER Notes CPLA Cutlery Hot food High High-temp migration, aromatic amines Frequently reviewed during audits PLA Cups Cold drinks Medium–Low Overall migration (cold simulants) Faster approval if use is limited Bagasse Tableware Hot & cold food Medium Heavy metals, sensory testing Stable approval with consistent pulp Kraft Paper Bowls Soups & takeaway Medium Coating migration safety Coating must be clearly declared Step 3: SABER PC Certificate (Product Conformity Certificate) Saudi Arabia requires regulated products to be registered in the SABER system , importing biodegradable tableware to Saudi Arabia.

Overall migration using food simulants Specific migration of aromatic amines Heavy metal migration limits Sensory evaluation (odor, taste, appearance) Test reports are typically valid for 2 years. For biodegradable disposable tableware, additional biodegradability registration certificates (such as BPI or OK Compost) are required to support environmental claims. Cost reference: Approx — importing biodegradable tableware to Saudi Arabia. USD 450 per test report (single material category) Insight: Saudi regulators assess disposable tableware based on material risk rather than product shape.