Sourced in Britain,
shipped to the Gulf.
Corda International sources from vetted British manufacturers and exports to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Send a spec, get one landed price within 24 hours.
Registered in England & Wales · Company No. 17372631
UK-based · Manchester
NCND terms available on request
Documentation prepared before goods move, not after
A UK sourcing and export agency built for Gulf buyers.
Corda International supplies padel and sports equipment, pet products, safety and workwear, equestrian goods, specialty coffee and school supplies to importers, distributors, facility operators and government buyers across the Gulf.
Based in the UK, we buy direct from British manufacturers at trade prices, consolidate multiple suppliers into a single shipment, prepare the export documentation, and deliver to your door by air or sea. One contract, one landed price, one point of contact.
About Corda International0 hrs
Quote turnaround
Spec in today, landed price back tomorrow.
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Product categories
Padel to pet, safety to specialty coffee.
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Many UK suppliers
Consolidated at our UK facility before export.
Four steps from your spec to your loading bay.
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Step 1
You send a spec
A product code, a photo, a requisition list — whatever you have. No account, no minimum.
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Step 2
We quote in 24 hours
Trade price from the UK manufacturer, plus freight, duty and VAT. One landed number.
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Step 3
We source and consolidate
We buy direct, check goods in at our UK facility, and combine suppliers into one shipment.
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Step 4
We export and clear
Air or sea via our own logistics partner, with the documentation prepared before it moves.
200 padel rackets, Manchester to Dubai. Here’s what that actually looks like.
Day 0
You send the spec
A distributor in Dubai sends a product code and a target quantity: 200 rackets, split across two models, needed within six weeks.
Day 1
Quoted
We contact the UK manufacturer, agree trade pricing on that volume, and come back with one landed number — goods, freight, duty and VAT — within 24 hours.
Day 2–5
Ordered and consolidated
Once confirmed, we place the order and bring the stock into our UK facility. If the same buyer also wants padel balls from a second UK supplier, we consolidate both into one shipment here.
Week 2
Exported
Export documentation is prepared and checked before the goods move — commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and anything the destination market specifically requires. Shipped by air (3–5 days) or sea (18–24 days), depending on the deadline.
Week 3–6
Landed
Customs clearance handled on arrival, delivered to the buyer's door. One contract, one point of contact, from the first email to the loading bay.
See what goes into a landed price before you request a quote.
Estimated landed cost
£11,800 – £12,500
Sea: add roughly 8–15% of goods value for a part-container load, less for a full container.
- Goods value
- £10,000
- Customs duty (5%)
- £500
- VAT (5%)
- £500
- Freight estimate
- £800 – £1,500
This is an indicative estimate to help you plan, not a quote. Every shipment gets a firm landed price, confirmed within 24 hours, before anything moves.
Get the firm priceSix categories, sourced direct from British makers.
Sourcing, freight and paperwork under one contract.
Sourcing & Quoting
Send a spec or a photo. We find the UK manufacturer, agree trade pricing and quote you back within 24 hours.
Sourcing & Quoting detailsAirfreight & Seafreight
Fast air options and full or part container sea freight, moved by our own logistics partner rather than an anonymous broker.
Airfreight & Seafreight detailsConsolidation
Combine orders from several UK manufacturers into one shipment and stop minimum order quantities dictating what you buy.
Consolidation detailsDocumentation & Customs
Full export documentation and customs clearance support, prepared before the goods move rather than after they are stuck.
Documentation & Customs detailsTenders & Bulk Contracts
Supply to schools, clubs and institutions on a tender or contract basis, with pricing that holds for the term of the agreement.
Tenders & Bulk Contracts detailsNot sure which you need?
Send the requirement. We'll tell you the honest route, mode and timeline.
Request a QuoteWhere we ship, and how long it honestly takes.
United Arab Emirates
ActiveDubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Ras Al Khaimah
Sea 18–24 days port to port · Air 3–5 days door to door
Market guideSaudi Arabia
ExpandingRiyadh · Jeddah · Dammam · NEOM
Sea 20–28 days port to port · Air 4–6 days door to door
Market guideQatar
ExpandingDoha · Al Rayyan · Lusail
Sea 22–30 days port to port · Air 3–5 days door to door
Market guideOman
ExpandingMuscat · Sohar · Salalah
Sea 18–26 days port to port · Air 4–6 days door to door
Market guideBahrain
ExpandingManama · Riffa · Sitra
Sea 22–30 days port to port · Air 4–6 days door to door
Market guideKuwait
ExpandingKuwait City · Al Ahmadi · Shuwaikh
Sea 24–32 days port to port · Air 4–6 days door to door
Market guideSourcing, paperwork and delivery — explained.
How does UK sourcing work with Corda International?
You send us a spec, photo, product code or tender list. We go straight to vetted British manufacturers, confirm availability, negotiate trade pricing on your volume, and return one landed quote. You do not need to hold stock or manage multiple suppliers.
What export documentation do you prepare?
We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any GCC-specific paperwork before goods move. For regulated products we coordinate the correct conformity and labelling documentation so customs clearance is not delayed.
Do you deliver door-to-door in the UAE?
Yes. We consolidate goods at our UK facility, book air or sea freight, handle UAE customs clearance, and arrange final-mile delivery to your warehouse, site or loading bay. One contract, one landed price.
What are typical shipping timelines?
Sea freight from the UK to the UAE is usually 18–24 days port-to-port plus 3–5 days customs and delivery. Air freight is typically 4–7 days door-to-door. Quotes are returned within 24 hours of receiving your spec.
Is there a minimum order?
No formal minimum. We quote from a single pallet up to full container loads. Larger volumes get better unit pricing and consolidated freight costs.
Send the spec. Get a landed price within 24 hours.
A product code, a photo, a requisition list — whatever you have is enough to start. No account and no minimum order.
Currently quoting shipments to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Import guides, category by category and country by country.
4 August 2026
Importing British Padel Equipment to the UAE
What it costs, how long it takes and what the paperwork looks like when you bring UK and European padel stock into Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
22 July 2026
Sourcing UK Equestrian Tack for Saudi Arabia
English saddlery for Saudi racing and endurance yards routes into Jeddah and Dammam, SABER conformity, and how to plan a first order.
9 July 2026
British School Supplies for International Schools in Qatar
How British curriculum schools in Doha order UK stationery, lab and library stock as one consolidated shipment before term starts.