🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Heat- & Salt-Tolerant Rhodes Grass (الرودس) Seed for Saudi Pivot Farms & Hay Producers
Coated and raw Rhodes grass seed from Pakistan for Saudi Arabian pivot irrigation and hay farms
Seeds & Herbs — Forage Grass

Rhodes Grass Seeds Exporter to Saudi Arabia — Pakistan Rhodes Grass Seed Supplier

Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana, Arabic: الرودس) is the workhorse fodder grass of the Gulf: it survives 48°C summers, tolerates saline groundwater and produces baled hay for dairy, camel and sheep farms from Al-Kharj to Al-Qassim. Kohenoor International, exporting from Hyderabad, Sindh since 1957, supplies coated and raw Rhodes grass seed (HS 1209.29) at 98% purity and 85%+ germination to Saudi pivot farms, hay producers and seed distributors, shipped FOB Karachi to Dammam in 5-7 days with MEWA-ready documentation.
Origin
Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan
Minimum Order
500 KG
Purity / Germination
98% / 85% min
Shipping
FOB Karachi → Dammam / Jubail / Jeddah
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Why Saudi Pivot Farms Choose Pakistani Rhodes Grass Seed

Rhodes grass is grown on centre pivots across the Kingdom because it converts brackish water and extreme heat into saleable hay. Seed multiplied in Sindh — saline, hot, irrigated — carries exactly that tolerance. Farms and distributors in Riyadh, Al-Kharj, Al-Qassim, Hail and the Eastern Province buy from Kohenoor International because:

The Saudi Rhodes Grass Market: Hay for Dairy, Camels and Sheep

Saudi Arabia’s integrated dairy farms, camel operations and sheep-fattening units consume enormous volumes of baled hay, and Rhodes grass is the grass they can grow locally within water rules. Licensed fodder farms in Al-Kharj, Al-Qassim, Hail, Wadi Al-Dawasir and the Eastern Province run Rhodes grass on centre pivots, bale it and sell to livestock owners and feed mills, with additional hay imported from Sudan, Australia and the United States. Every hectare of Rhodes grass starts with imported seed.

Pakistani seed offers the right agro-climatic match at a competitive price, in coated form ready for pivot sowing, and reaches Dammam in under a week. Kohenoor International supplies farms, government fodder programmes and distributors with certified lots, Certificate of Analysis and phytosanitary documentation aligned with MEWA import permits, and can consolidate Rhodes grass with alfalfa and other forage seed in one container.

Applications for Pakistani Rhodes Grass Seed in Saudi Arabia

Centre-Pivot Hay Farms

Al-Kharj, Al-Qassim, Hail, Wadi Al-Dawasir
6-8 cuts/year, coated seed for pivots

Licensed fodder farms producing baled Rhodes grass hay for the domestic market.

Recommended: Coated seed, 8-10 kg/ha, jumbo bags

Dairy Farm Fodder

Eastern Province, Riyadh region
Hay and green chop for large herds

Integrated dairies growing their own roughage alongside imported alfalfa hay.

Recommended: Coated or raw seed, 25 KG bags

Camel & Sheep Farms

Riyadh, Najran, Northern Borders
Palatable hay for camels and fattening

Camel breeders and sheep fatteners establishing their own Rhodes grass plots on well water.

Recommended: Raw seed for broadcast, coated for drills

Saline-Water Reclamation

Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province
Persists on brackish groundwater

Farms with high-EC wells using Rhodes grass as the salt-tolerant option.

Recommended: Salt-tolerant selections, coated

Seed Distributors & Agri Retail

Riyadh, Dammam, Buraidah wholesalers
Private-label Arabic packs

Distributors serving farm stores and municipal contracts need consistent lots and MEWA-ready documents.

Recommended: 25 KG bags or retail packs with your brand

Landscaping & Greening Projects

Municipalities, giga-projects
Erosion control and green cover

Rhodes grass for slope stabilisation and green cover in arid landscaping schemes.

Recommended: Raw seed in bulk, tender document pack

ملخص بالعربية: بذور حشيشة الرودس من باكستان

تصدّر شركة كوهينور إنترناشيونال (منذ 1957) بذور حشيشة الرودس (Chloris gayana) المغلفة والخام من باكستان إلى المملكة العربية السعودية لمزارع الرشاشات المحورية ومنتجي الدريس ومزارع الألبان والإبل والأغنام. مقاومة للحرارة والملوحة، نقاوة 98٪، إنبات 85٪ كحد أدنى، مع شهادة الصحة النباتية وشهادة التحليل المطابقة لمتطلبات وزارة البيئة والمياه والزراعة. الشحن من كراتشي إلى الدمام خلال 5-7 أيام، الحد الأدنى للطلب 500 كجم، والأسعار FOB كراتشي أو CFR / CIF. للاستفسار: واتساب +92-310-4929292 أو export@kohenoorint.com.

Rhodes Grass Seeds Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Botanical NameChloris gayana Kunth
FormsCoated (clay-coated) and raw (uncoated) seed
VarietiesFine-stem and giant types; heat-, drought- and salt-tolerant selections
Purity98% minimum
Germination85% minimum
Moisture≤10%
Weed SeedsQuarantine weeds nil; cleaned and graded
OriginSindh & Punjab, Pakistan
HS Code1209.29
Packaging25 KG PP or paper bags; 500 KG / 1 MT jumbo bags for pivot farms
MOQ500 KG
IncotermsFOB Karachi / CFR / CIF
DocumentsPhytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis (purity, germination, moisture) with every shipment

Shipping & Logistics: Karachi to Saudi Arabia

We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Coated seed ships in 25 KG bags or 500 KG / 1 MT jumbo bags on pallets. Direct services connect Karachi with the Kingdom’s gateways:

Destination PortTypical Transit TimeServes
Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port)5-7 daysEastern Province, Riyadh, Al-Kharj, Al-Qassim
Jubail6-8 daysEastern Province farms and industrial zones
Jeddah (Islamic Port)8-11 daysWestern region, Tabuk, Madinah
Riyadh Dry Port (via Dammam)8-10 daysCentral region distributors

Documentation for MEWA and Saudi Customs Clearance

Seed for sowing is regulated by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and cleared through ZATCA on the Fasah platform. Every Kohenoor consignment to Saudi Arabia includes:

How Importers in Saudi Arabia Order From Us

Why Kohenoor International

A Saudi pivot farm that loses a stand loses a season of water allocation. Kohenoor International supplies forage seed to Gulf buyers with lot-level testing and documents that clear first time.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rhodes Grass Seeds to Saudi Arabia

What is the minimum order for Rhodes grass seed to Saudi Arabia?

Our MOQ is 500 kg, enough for roughly 50-60 hectares of coated seed at 8-10 kg/ha. Pivot farms and distributors typically order 2-10 MT per season; volume pricing applies from 2 MT.

Coated or raw Rhodes grass seed for Saudi conditions?

Coated seed is recommended for centre-pivot and drill sowing on sandy soils: it flows evenly, resists wind and emerges better in heat. Raw seed suits broadcast sowing and buyers who prefer higher seed count per kilogram. We supply both and advise by sowing method.

How long does shipping take from Karachi to Dammam?

Typically 5-7 days to Dammam or Jubail and 8-11 days to Jeddah. Allow 7-10 days for cleaning, coating, packing and booking, so plan 2-3 weeks from order to arrival.

Does the seed tolerate saline well water?

Yes. Rhodes grass is one of the most salt-tolerant fodder grasses, and our seed is multiplied under saline irrigation in Sindh. Stands persist on brackish groundwater where alfalfa struggles; we advise on variety selection by water EC.

What payment terms do Saudi importers use with Kohenoor?

Most Saudi buyers pay by T/T, 30% with the order and 70% against the bill of lading copy, or by irrevocable letter of credit at sight. Prices are quoted in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Dammam / Jeddah.

Sowing Rhodes Grass on Pivots in Saudi Arabia? Get Coated Seed FOB Karachi

Contact our Gulf desk for current-crop pricing, a free sample for germination testing, and a MEWA-ready document pack with your first shipment.

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