Shipping from California to Central African Republic

If you are sending a package to Africa delivery times can vary depending on the destination you are shipping to. Most major destinations can be done in as little as 2-5 working days using express courier services. However, if you choose to ship with an economical courier service then the transit times will be longer.

Shipping to Africa costs vary widely, from around $10 for a small 1lb package via USPS (slow) to $150-$200+ for a 20lb parcel with fast couriers like DHL/UPS, with factors like weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and specific African country significantly impacting price, with major hubs like Johannesburg often cheaper than remote areas. Expect budget options like USPS Priority Mail (days/weeks) or faster, pricier services from DHL, FedEx, and UPS.

source: Bank of Central African States. Central African Republic main imports are: foodstuffs, fuel, textile, machinery and pharmaceuticals. CAR main export partners are: South Korea, Netherland, France and Cameroon.

Our strong global network and full range of cross-border shipping services make shipping from the United States to South Africa easy.

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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.

First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) is an economical way to send lightweight packages to about 180 countries. Packages can weigh up to 4 lbs (64 oz) and contain goods up to $400 in value. Other restrictions may apply based on the destination country.

source: Bank of Central African States. Central African Republic main imports are: foodstuffs, fuel, textile, machinery and pharmaceuticals. CAR main export partners are: South Korea, Netherland, France and Cameroon.

For cheap shipping to South Africa, choose USPS Priority Mail International for smaller, lighter packages (1-4 lbs) for great value and slower delivery (weeks), or look into courier comparison sites like Parcel Monkey / Easyship to find discounted rates from providers like FedEx Economy, DHL, or Asendia, which balance cost and speed (days to a couple of weeks), especially for heavier items where sea freight is cheapest for bulk but takes over a month.