SA Prefix and Three-Character Structure
A confirmed Saudi Arabia UN/LOCODE generally begins with SA and is followed by three location characters. The supplied HN-prefixed records should not be converted manually into SA codes.
Seaports in Saudi Arabia: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Saudi Arabia has 22 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting Red Sea and Arabian Gulf trade, energy exports, container shipping and regional distribution.
Use the country index to compare listed port codes, cargo roles and available routing information for Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Port Overview
Saudi Arabia is a major maritime gateway between the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf, Europe, Asia and East Africa. The figures below distinguish Ecer Freight indexed coverage from national port-system statistics.
22
Saudi Arabia ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Oct 2026
338m
Approx. cargo handled in 2025; year-on-year change subject to final official consolidation
Mawani 2025 public statistics
8.3m
Approx. container throughput in 2025 TEU; year-on-year change subject to port-level reporting
Mawani 2025 public statistics
200+
Commercial and industrial berths in the national port system in 2025; YoY not consistently published
Mawani 2025 overview
How many seaports does Saudi Arabia have?
Saudi Arabia has 22 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the October 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed-coverage figure, not a universal count of every national port facility.
Which listed port is the largest or busiest?
The Ecer Freight sample is not a Saudi Arabia throughput league table. Listed records such as San Pedro Sula (HNSAP) and Tegucigalpa (HNTGU) are retained exactly as supplied for code-level reference, while current Saudi Arabia port rankings should be confirmed with Mawani or the terminal operator.
Which areas drive Saudi Arabia maritime freight?
Saudi Arabia’s principal maritime flows generally connect Red Sea gateways, Arabian Gulf industrial ports and energy-export facilities. The indexed sample includes San Lorenzo, HNSLO, and Puerto Cortes, HNPCR, but these records should be validated before operational booking.
Top Listed Ports and Terminals
The table follows the supplied database order, which reflects indexed business activity. No reliable 2025 Saudi Arabia throughput league-table value is assigned to records whose supplied names and codes do not identify a Saudi facility.
Indexed records shown in supplied activity order; throughput and rank require official port-level confirmation.
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | San Pedro Sula | HNSAP | — | — | Central America record |
| — | Tegucigalpa | HNTGU | — | — | Central America record |
| — | Choloma | HNCLM | — | — | Central America record |
| — | San Lorenzo, Hn | HNSLO | — | — | Pacific coast record |
| — | Puerto Cortes | HNPCR | — | — | Caribbean coast record |
| — | Puerto Cortes | HNPCO | — | — | Caribbean coast record |
| — | Puerto Castilla | HNPCA | — | — | Caribbean coast record |
| — | Villa Nueva | HNVIL | — | — | Central America record |
Regional Port Groups
The following groups preserve the city, province and code fields in the supplied sample. Because the supplied records use HN codes and Central American place names, they should not be treated as confirmed Saudi Arabia port facilities without source-data correction.
Central America Inland and Industrial Records
These supplied records are associated with inland or industrial locations rather than confirmed Saudi Arabia seaports.
Port records supplied for the Saudi Arabia page
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula | HNSAP | San Pedro Sula / — | Industrial and inland cargo record |
| Tegucigalpa | HNTGU | Tegucigalpa / — | Inland logistics record |
| Choloma | HNCLM | Choloma / — | Industrial cargo record |
| Villa Nueva | HNVIL | Choluteca / — | Inland logistics record |
Caribbean Coast Records
The supplied list contains several Caribbean coast records, but their HN prefix identifies a different national coding context from Saudi Arabia.
Caribbean coast sample
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Cortes | HNPCR | Puerto Cortes / — | Container and general cargo record |
| Puerto Cortes | HNPCO | — / — | Port facility record |
| Puerto Castilla | HNPCA | Puerto Castilla / — | General cargo record |
| Trujillo | HNTRU | Trujillo / — | Coastal port record |
Pacific and Island Records
These entries are retained as supplied and require data-quality review before being used for Saudi Arabia routing decisions.
Pacific and island sample
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo, Hn | HNSLO | San Lorenzo / — | Pacific port record |
| Amapala | HNAPA | Amapala / — | Coastal and island record |
| Roatan Island | HNROI | Roatan / — | Island port record |
| Mahogany Bay | HNRTM | Mahogany Bay / — | Cruise and island record |
Saudi Arabia Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
UN/LOCODEs normally combine a two-letter country prefix with a three-character location code. The supplied sample uses HN prefixes, so the records below require verification before publication as Saudi Arabia codes.
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A city-level code may represent a broader logistics location, while a terminal-level record can identify a specific facility. Duplicate names such as Puerto Cortes demonstrate why the code and facility context must be checked together.
How to Verify a Port Code
Verify the country prefix, location name, coordinates and facility operator against the UNECE UN/LOCODE list and the Ecer Freight port directory.
Shipping from Saudi Arabia: Main Trade Lanes
Saudi Arabia’s shipping profile typically combines Red Sea and Arabian Gulf gateways with Asia–Middle East, Europe–Middle East and regional feeder services. Transit times remain subject to carrier rotation, transshipment and port congestion.
Saudi Arabia–East Asia
Containerized machinery, consumer goods and project cargo commonly move between Saudi Arabia and China, Southeast Asia, Korea and Japan.
Saudi Arabia–Northern Europe
Industrial products, chemicals, food products and project cargo connect Saudi Arabia with Northern European hubs through direct or transshipment services.
Saudi Arabia–Red Sea and East Africa
Regional feeder and short-sea services support food, retail, construction and relief cargo across the Red Sea and East African markets.
Saudi Arabia–Indian Subcontinent
Regular container and breakbulk flows connect Saudi Arabia with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for industrial and consumer supply chains.
Sources and Methodology
Indexed coverage, port-code identity and national throughput statistics are separate data categories. Public figures are shown only as indicative snapshots where the responsible authority publishes a consolidated measure.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party index containing 22 Saudi Arabia records in the Oct 2026 snapshot.
- International Maritime Organization — maritime terminology and port-sector context.
- UNECE UN/LOCODE — country prefixes and location-code verification.
- Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) — Saudi Arabia port-system announcements and throughput reporting.
- UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport — international shipping and container-market context.
Saudi Arabia Port FAQ
How many seaports does Saudi Arabia have?
Saudi Arabia has 22 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Oct 2026 database snapshot. The figure describes indexed coverage and is not a universal count of all Saudi Arabia facilities.
Which is the largest port in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia’s largest port depends on whether the comparison uses containers, total cargo, liquid bulk or dry bulk. Current rankings should be checked against the latest Mawani and terminal statistics rather than inferred from the indexed sample.
What do Saudi Arabia port codes look like?
Saudi Arabia UN/LOCODEs use the SA country prefix followed by three location characters. The supplied sample contains HN-prefixed records and should therefore be validated before use as Saudi Arabia code data.
Which regions are important for Saudi Arabia sea freight?
The main logistics regions are the Red Sea coast, the Arabian Gulf coast and inland industrial corridors connected to those gateways. Cargo routing depends on commodity, terminal capability and final delivery point.
How current is the Saudi Arabia port data?
The Ecer Freight indexed count is based on the Oct 2026 snapshot. Throughput figures are referenced to the latest complete statistical year, 2025, where public authority data is available.
Can shippers request a Saudi Arabia sea-freight quote?
Yes. Shippers can compare FCL and LCL options after confirming the cargo, origin, destination, equipment, incoterms, schedule and the correct Saudi Arabia port code.
Editorial note: This page separates Ecer Freight’s first-party indexed coverage from official Saudi Arabia port-system statistics and international shipping references. Port records and routing information are reviewed quarterly, while throughput and schedule details remain subject to authority, terminal and carrier updates.
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