Shipping Cost from Chengdu to Budapest

Shipping from China varies wildly, from cheap small parcels via postal service to expensive air freight or container shipping, with costs depending heavily on weight, size, speed (air is faster/pricier, sea is slower/cheaper), and current market rates, but expect to pay roughly $5-$12/kg for small air shipments (DHL, UPS) and $50-$80/CBM for LCL sea freight, while full containers (FCL) range in thousands of dollars.

Shipping furniture from China by sea is the most common and cost-effective method, especially for larger volumes and heavier items. In terms of sea freight, there are two main options: Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL).

Goods from China reach Europe through the so-called New Silk Road, which enables delivery to Central Europe in approximately 12 days. Transport orders on the Central Europe-China route can be carried out by sea, rail, air, and road. It's important to remember that shipments from China have a long way to go.