Is air freight sensible for bulgur?

For small amounts, but land is clearly cheaper for large bags.

What is the difference between fine and coarse bulgur?

Fine is for kibbeh and tabbouleh, and coarse is for pilaf and cooked dishes.

Is land shipping cheaper for bulgur?

Yes for large amounts, while two or three kilos are fine by air.

Shipping Bulgur from Turkey to Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia: Cost and Time

Shipping bulgur and Turkish grains from Turkey: to Syria by land in about two weeks, to Jordan by land or sea, and to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf by air in about 3 to 5 days. Buy yourself and send to your Turkish address, or send the links with Buy for Me for an 8% commission on the product value; each country’s details are below.

Updated 19 October 2026 · اقرأ بالعربية

What matters when shipping bulgur and Turkish grains

Bulgur is dense and heavy for its size, so the parcel is charged by weight and the first kilos cost the most, which makes it worth combining with other heavy goods in one carton.

Fine and coarse

Fine bulgur suits kibbeh, tabbouleh and kisir, while coarse bulgur is for pilaf with tomato or vermicelli. Brown whole-wheat bulgur has more fibre, and store it airtight away from damp.

Fine, coarse and brown

Fine bulgur is for kibbeh and tabbouleh, coarse for pilaf with tomato or vermicelli, and brown from whole wheat is richer in fibre. Read the grain number on the pack, where the smaller number is finer, and do not mix types in one bag.

Keeping it from damp

Bulgur absorbs damp, so order it in tight sealed bags and move it to a tight tin after opening. Avoid worn paper bags, and mind the production and expiry dates.

Grain number on the bag

Write the grain number on each bag with a pen when ordering or on receipt, since telling fine from coarse after opening is hard. A small pack of each type is enough for a trial before expanding.

Transit, delivery and price by country

Syria — bulgur and Turkish grains: the route is by land and takes about two weeks, with delivery in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs and Hama. A medium carton (60×40×40 cm, up to 15 kg) is priced at a reference 15 to 20 US dollars by region, customs excluded. Jordan — bulgur and Turkish grains: the route is by land (about two weeks) or by sea (one to two months) depending on the shipment, with delivery in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa and Aqaba. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman — bulgur and Turkish grains: the route is by air from Istanbul in about 3 to 5 days, up to a week. Delivery in Kuwait: Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya and Jahra; in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Makkah; in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman; in Qatar: Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Al Khor; in Bahrain: Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and Isa Town; in Oman: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and Nizwa. Charges on bulgur and Turkish grains may apply in each country by value and quantity, and commercial quantities get a separate quote.

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