Shipping Cost from Hong Kong to Birmingham

Hong Kong Post Its main services include air mail and surface mail. According to official data from May 2025, air mail letters or packets to the UK take about 10 to 11 business days, while parcels take 11 to 17 business days; the cheaper surface mail service extends the timeframe significantly to 9 to 12 weeks.

FCL shipping is ideal when you're moving large quantities. A 20-foot container typically ranges from $2,000–$3,500, while a 40-foot container may cost between $3,500–$6,000 in 2025, depending on the route and demand.

Shipping a 40ft container from China to the USA typically costs $3,000 to $7,000, but prices fluctuate significantly based on the US coast (West Coast cheaper), seasonality (peak times higher), port pair, and current surcharges, with potential for higher costs during peak demand. Expect rates from roughly $3,000–$6,000 for the West Coast and $4,000–$7,500 for the East Coast, excluding destination charges like customs and inland transport.