The cost of shipping from China toUK depends mainly on factors such as the weight, size, destination and the courier company you choose.Comparison of costs of different express delivery companies:
- EMS International Express: The cost of EMS is about 40-70 US dollars, and the specific cost depends on the weight and destination of the package. The advantage of EMS is that it has strong customs clearance capabilities and can mail some special items, but the delivery time is unstable, usually 7-15 working days, and sometimes even more than a month.
- DHL Express: The cost of DHL is about 70-142 US dollars, and the specific cost depends on the weight and destination of the package. The advantage of DHL is that it has a fast delivery time, usually 3-7 working days, which is suitable for mailing important documents and contracts.
- FedEx Express: The cost of FedEx is about 75 US dollars, and the specific cost also depends on the weight and destination of the package. FedEx can mail built-in batteries and supporting battery goods, and the delivery time is slightly inferior to DHL.
- Other routes: The cost of the UK special line is about 65-75 US dollars, and the specific cost depends on the weight and destination of the package. The advantages of the UK special line are affordable prices, fast delivery, and can mail some special items, but the weight of the goods is limited to no more than 20kg.
Specific costs for different weight ranges
Let’s take a 2kg package as an example
EMS: $23.57 for the first 0.5kg, $6.43 for the additional 0.5kg, and a total cost of about $42.86.
DHL: $32.86 for the first 0.5kg, $5.71 for the additional 0.5kg, and a total cost of about $50.
FedEx: $31.43 for the first 0.5kg, $6.43 for the additional 0.5kg, and a total cost of about $50.71.
Other factors that affect the cost
- Actual weight and volume weight: If the package is large, it may be charged according to the volume weight, which is calculated as length x width x height/6000.
- Sensitive goods: If it is sensitive goods (such as cosmetics, powders, etc.), the cost will be higher, and some couriers may not accept sensitive goods.
In summary, the cost of shipping from China to the UK varies depending on the courier company, the weight of the package, and whether it is sensitive goods. Users can choose the appropriate courier service according to their needs.
