Furniture Shipping Cost from Karachi to Addis Ababa

The cheapest way to send a package to Ethiopia depends on weight: for light items (under 2 lbs), USPS (especially First Class if reliability isn't key) is often cheapest ; for heavier boxes, Aramex or using a parcel consolidator like MyUS / Shipito with DHL/FedEx might be best, as they offer discounted rates, with Aramex frequently being the lowest cost carrier overall, though slower. Always compare rates using online calculators from USPS, DHL, FedEx, Aramex, or consolidators like MyUS.com and Shipito for your specific weight and urgency.

Shipping a 20-foot container to Ethiopia typically costs $3,800–$6,500; 40-foot containers range from $6,800–$10,200 depending on origin. Average delivery time to Ethiopia is 6–10 weeks, depending on port congestion, customs processing, and inland transportation delays.

Air cargo prices per kg vary widely, typically from $1.50 to over $10+ per kg, depending heavily on route (e.g., dense lanes cheaper), cargo value/urgency, weight/volume (heavier = lower rate), fuel costs, seasonality, and global events, with general ranges around $4-$8/kg recently but sometimes hitting $20/kg during peak disruptions like the pandemic, notes Freight Right, Agora Freight, Bookairfreight, WebCargo® | Real-Time Air Cargo Booking & Pricing, and The Intech Group.