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04 / EXPORTGCC + global from the UAE

Export beverages from the UAE — GCC customs union + tax-free production.

The UAE is structurally the best base in the region for export-oriented F&B production: tax-free free zones cut COGS, GCC customs union eliminates duties to 5 neighbouring countries, and Jebel Ali port logistics reach 80% of global markets within 30 days. 360hub-ae handles container-level production, documentation, and logistics for international brands using UAE as their export hub.

0% corporate tax (zones)GCC customs unionJebel Ali logisticsHalal manufacturing base
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Corporate tax0%In eligible UAE free zones on qualifying activities.
GCC tariff0%Single COO covers 5 neighbour markets.
Logistics30 daysJebel Ali to ~80% of global markets.
01Why UAE for export

Four structural advantages — not marketing lines.

The UAE is engineered as a regional hub. For F&B export, the math works in your favour before you ship the first can.

01

Tax-free production

0% corporate tax in eligible zones on qualifying activities. 0% personal income tax. 100% foreign ownership. 15–30% COGS advantage vs comparable EU production.

02

GCC customs union

Single COO + GCC-compliant labelling = zero-tariff entry to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar.

03

Jebel Ali + DWC

World's largest Middle East port, fastest regional logistics. Container shipping reaches ~80% of global markets in 30 days.

04

Halal manufacturing base

UAE-made halal certification opens Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt with stronger consumer signal than other origins.

02GCC + beyond

Where our containers go — GCC, Africa, Asia, Europe.

  • 01GCC (zero tariff) — Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar — single COO, no destination re-certification.
  • 02Africa — Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa — halal advantage favours UAE origin.
  • 03Asia — India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia — strong halal manufacturing signal.
  • 04Europe (selective) — Premium, organic, functional segments. Destination-specific labels and docs.
03Documentation

What's in every container — UAE-side, end to end.

  • 01Certificate of Origin (Dubai Chamber) — Per shipment, lot-specific, GCC-recognised.
  • 02Commercial invoice + packing list — Lot-level traceability.
  • 03Halal certificate — Destination-dependent (Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt, etc.).
  • 04Bill of Lading — Issued by freight forwarder, copied into export pack.
  • 05GCC- or destination-compliant labels — Per destination market requirements.
  • 06Kosher / specialty certs — On request — select EU / US niche markets.
Container-level (20'/40') is the default for runs above 100K cans; LCL available for smaller initial shipments at higher per-can cost.
04FAQ — Export from UAE

Questions we get most.

Q01What are the cost advantages of producing in UAE for export markets?+
UAE free zones offer 0% corporate tax on qualifying activities, 0% personal income tax. Combined with GCC customs union (zero tariff to 5 neighbour countries) and Jebel Ali port logistics, production cost advantage is typically 15–30% vs comparable EU production for the same target markets.
Q02How does the GCC customs union work for beverages?+
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar form a customs union. A single Certificate of Origin from Dubai Chamber + GCC-compliant labelling = zero-tariff entry across all 6 countries. No destination-country re-certification required.
Q03Can you export to Saudi Arabia from the UAE? What about Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar?+
Yes to all five GCC neighbours. Same documentation, same customs union rules. We've designed labels and processes specifically for GCC-wide distribution from a single UAE production base.
Q04What documents do I need for African or Asian export?+
Beyond UAE-side documentation, destination-specific: halal cert (for Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt), product registration in destination (where required), import permits. We handle UAE-side; destination-side typically requires local distributor partner.
Q05How is shipping handled — container or LCL?+
Container-level (20'/40') is the cost-efficient default for runs above 100K cans. LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) available for smaller initial shipments but at higher per-can cost. We coordinate with Jebel Ali freight forwarders.
Q06Do you handle reverse logistics — product recalls, returns?+
Reverse logistics are uncommon for shelf-stable beverages, but yes, we can coordinate recall or return if needed. Liability terms are spelled out in commercial agreement.
Q07What's a realistic per-can landed cost from UAE to Saudi Arabia?+
For a 330ml can at 100K-can run: UAE service fee (0.23 AED) + materials (typically 0.80–1.40 AED depending on recipe) + GCC customs (0%) + container logistics (~0.05–0.10 AED/can on a full 20-ft container) = ~1.10–1.75 AED landed in Riyadh, ex-distributor margin. Specific figures depend on recipe and volume.
Q08Do you have existing distributor relationships in GCC or Africa?+
Yes — selective relationships in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Kenya. We make introductions where mutually fit, but we do not act as the distributor of record ourselves. Client owns the distributor relationship.
Q09How is currency and payment handled for international clients?+
UAE-side production and services invoiced in AED. Many international clients prefer USD invoicing — available with a small FX margin disclosed up front. Standard 30/40/30 milestone payment applies.
Q10Can I split a single production run across multiple destination countries?+
Yes. Common with GCC clients shipping a single run to two or three neighbour markets. Per-destination labelling adjustments are scoped at order confirmation.
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Discuss your export volumes — we'll model the route and the docs.

Send volume targets, destination list, and timing. We come back with a route, container schedule, and per-shipment cost line.

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10 / CONTACTProject brief

Tell us what you want to launch, produce, or scale.

The more specific your brief, the faster we can return a real Launch Map proposal — with sequence, owners, and budget logic.

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