Filling Machines for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the Middle East's largest food market and a massive consumer of hummus, labneh, tahini, and traditional mezze products. The Kingdom's Vision 2030 food-security strategy is driving major investment in domestic food manufacturing — replacing imports with locally produced hummus, dairy, and prepared foods. Saudi food producers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam are scaling production capacity with automated equipment like the SDH-R to serve a population of 36+ million and growing foodservice and retail channels.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Saudi Arabia: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. In Saudi Arabia, the SDH-R is built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote.
- SpeedUp to 30 cups/min (18–25 in production)
- Fill range50–500 g at ±0.5% accuracy
- Cup sizes4–16 oz standard; 2–32 oz custom
- PriceFrom $45,000 USD
- Lead time8–12 weeks from order
- Built inCalgary, Canada · 12-month warranty
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Food Packaging in Saudi Arabia: What Local Producers Should Know
Saudi Arabia pairs a large, young and fast-growing consumer base with a national push, under the Vision 2030 programme, to produce more of its food at home. A sizeable domestic dairy industry already supplies chilled yogurt, labneh and cheese, while grocery chains, hypermarkets and a busy quick-service and home-delivery scene keep cup-packed dips and spreads moving. Labneh, hummus, mutabbal and tahini sit alongside foul on many tables, and demand spikes around Ramadan and the Hajj and Umrah seasons. Automated filling helps producers hold portions steady and cope with those peaks.
Summer heat is intense, and distances between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province are long, so unbroken refrigerated transport is central to getting cups to shelf in good condition. Producers work under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), which oversees food safety. A tamper-evident roll-film seal protects product in transit, and optional nitrogen MAP supports longer refrigerated life. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down, plus CE, FDA-compliant materials and UL listing, support hygiene routines.
Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in Saudi Arabia
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Saudi Arabia food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's food industry is undergoing rapid transformation under Vision 2030's National Industrial Development and Logistics Program. MODON industrial cities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam host food manufacturers scaling to replace imports. The Kingdom's $40B+ annual food import bill creates massive opportunity for domestic producers, especially in hummus, labneh, and dairy — categories where the SDH-R's automation replaces expensive manual labor while maintaining halal-compliant hygiene.
Service & Logistics
Ocean freight to Jeddah Islamic Port or King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam). Typical delivery 11–15 weeks. SASO compliance documentation available. Arabic HMI interface on request.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Saudi Arabia
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Saudi Arabia?
Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Saudi Arabia?
Your SDH-R is built in Calgary and then delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Saudi Arabian customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team; the machine is CE-marked, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote. It includes a 12-month warranty, and we reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Saudi Arabia?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Saudi Arabia, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.