Shipping from Alaska to Djibouti

Amazon does not ship most products directly to Djibouti, but you can use package forwarding to receive Amazon USA products in Djibouti efficiently.

50 lb package shipping costs: Summary The cheapest way to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is the USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day, which costs $374.75. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Ground services is $83.32. The average cost to ship a 50 lb package using Express services is $462.78.

UPS offers their Expedited and Worldwide Saver shipping services to Djibouti.

To ship from the US to Africa, choose between fast but pricey express couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx) for small/urgent items (days) or more economical air/ocean freight for larger shipments (weeks), using services like USPS, ShipBob, Parcel Monkey, AIR 7 SEAS, or Shipit Logistics. Always prepare detailed customs documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, etc.) and check specific requirements (like South Africa's importer code) for your destination country to ensure smooth clearance.

TL;DR: Djibouti prohibits alcohol, drugs, explosives, firearms, fresh foods, plants, animals, chemicals, currency, and seeds in 2025 shipments —check DGDDI rules, prepare docs, and use compliance tools for smooth clearance.

Shipping to Africa from the USA varies wildly, from ~$20 for small, slow USPS packages to $100s for faster couriers or large freight, depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and specific African country/city, with options like USPS (cheapest/slowest), DHL/FedEx/UPS (fast/pricier), and ocean freight (bulk/cheapest per kg). Expect under $50 for a 1-2 lb package via economy, while a 25lb box could be $170-$300+ depending on the carrier and service.

Amazon does not ship most products directly to Djibouti, but you can use package forwarding to receive Amazon USA products in Djibouti efficiently.

Shipping a 20 lb package typically costs $20-$40 for ground services (like UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, or USPS Ground Advantage), but can range from $10 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on distance, speed, and carrier. USPS can be cheaper for lighter items but may get pricey over 20 lbs, while UPS/FedEx often become more competitive for heavier shipments.