Send parcels to Uganda
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Whether you’re sending to Kampala or Mbarara, Parcelcompare makes shipping to Uganda as easy as sending a parcel within the UK. It takes less than a minute to get quotes for express and economy shipping with the world’s most reliable couriers and our prices are up to 60% cheaper than booking direct.
Whether you’re planning to send a gift to Uganda or you’re looking to set up exports for a business, no order is too big or too small for Parcelcompare.
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Compare prices for shipping to Uganda
Parcelcompare makes it simple to get the best rates for shipping to Uganda. Our delivery calculator helps you compare prices from the best Uganda delivery companies, and we offer a wide range or fast or cheap delivery options so you can select the best option for your budget.
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Great prices for Uganda courier services
We pride ourselves on more than just great international shipping rates; when shipping to Uganda with Parcelcompare you also get the best service possible. That’s why we include £50 of enhanced cover with every delivery* – and you can keep an eye on your parcel with free door-to-door tracking.
That’s all on top of the big savings that we offer; our parcel postage services are not just faster than standard shipping with the Post Office – they’re up to 60% cheaper too.
Check out our rates for other popular African services and destinations:
Our courier services to Uganda
No matter what you’re looking to send to Uganda, Parcelcompare knows just how to get it to your destination. We work with packages of all sizes and shapes every day. So whether it’s bulky air freight or some paperwork that needs to get to Uganda as soon as possible by airmail, Parcelcompare has an option to suit your budget.
That’s also true of shipping the other way – Parcelcompare makes it easy to send from Uganda to the UK with our comprehensive import services. We even make shipping palletised goods a breeze.
Parcel Postage from the UK to Uganda
Express – 2–4 day delivery
Economy – 4–6 day delivery
Parcel Postage from Uganda to the UK
Express – 2-4 day delivery
Economy – 3–5 day delivery
Express delivery
Fast 2-4 day delivery
AM delivery
Pre 9am, 10:30am and Noon Delivery
Cheap delivery to Uganda
Economy 4-6 day Delivery
Customs in Uganda
Shipments to Uganda will pass through Ugandan customs and have duties and taxes applied, unless they’re worth less than US$50. If your package is worth more than this, you can expect fees to be attached, which will be the responsibility of the recipient to pay before the shipment will be released from customs.
By being descriptive and detailed in your paperwork, you can help ensure that there are no problems in clearing customs. For example, rather than just declaring “Electronics”, it’s better to be more specific - “Electronics, mobile phone”.
Learn more about clearing customs
Collection & delivery
Courier collection
When you book your shipment to Uganda, we can pick-up your parcel on the same day from most addresses in the UK. Although we can’t specify a time of collection, we do provide a collection window. If you don’t want to wait all day for the courier to arrive, you can also choose to drop off your parcel at participating retailers nationwide.
If you’re sending a pallet or an item requiring a tail lift or pallet truck, please contact our customer care team prior to collection.
Uganda delivery
Unless you’ve chosen to use one of Parcelcompare’s timed delivery options, your parcel will arrive between 9am and 7pm during working weekdays (We do not deliver on weekends). As with collection, if you are sending an oversized shipment someone will need to help our driver unload it.
Some partner carriers, such as UPS, may deliver to a safe place without the requirement for proof of delivery. If you need proof of delivery, please use the upgrade option ‘Signature required’ on our ‘select service page’.
Parcel tracking in Uganda
At Parcelcompare we treat every parcel we deliver as important, which is why we give you free real-time tracking on every package that you send. That means you can keep an eye on your parcel from the moment it leaves your hands to the moment it’s delivered in Uganda.
To get started enter your tracking number into our tracking tool, and watch your parcel make its way across the world from the moment it leaves your door in the UK right through to delivery in Uganda.
And just to make sure that everyone is in the loop if something goes wrong, we’ll get in touch with both you and your recipient to explain the problem and how to go about resolving it. We call it 360 logistics, and at Parcelcompare it’s all part of the service.
Sending gifts to Uganda
If you’re sending a present to Uganda, bear in mind that there isn’t any gift exemption in place. That means that every single parcel that enters Uganda will pass through customs and have duties and taxes levied if it’s worth more than US$50. These fees have to be paid by the receiver, and until they are the package cannot be released from customs.
Remember that paperwork is very important, but one issue that often crops up is the declaration of goods as “Gifts.” By being more specific - such as “Gifts, children’s plastic dinosaur toys” - your shipment is less likely to be delayed during customs clearance.
Large and heavy shipping to Uganda
Shipping with Parcelcompare means that even large parcels or freight shipments can be sent cheaply and simply to Uganda. By using our specialist partners like DHL and FedEx, Parcelcompare offers a cheap option to ship packages that are up to 270cm in length and 1,000 kg in weight, including pallets.
Whether you’re sending a large commercial shipment of pharmaceuticals, a bulky item of furniture or other household goods, our freight services offer a range of shipping options.
When using our services to send oversized or bulky items to Uganda, remember to book a day in advance and be on hand when your courier arrives, so you can help him load the van.
Sending food to Uganda
There are all sorts of culinary marvels to delight the tongue in Uganda, but sometimes there’s just no beating the taste of home. So whether you’re tired of matoke or you want to send something tasty to Kira, shipping food is simple with Parcelcompare.
Food is one of Parcelcompare’s most popular shipments, but there are a few common problems when people send tasty treats. Avoid them by following a few simple steps below, and you’ll have no problems sending something especially delicious to Uganda.
What you can send:
Non-perishable foods
Store bought foods with a best before date over 6 months away
Items must be in the original manufacturers packaging and unopened
The food label needs to list all the ingredients
The best before date must be displayed on the packaging
Examples of pershable foods: Crisp and savory foods, Chocolates and candy, Canned foods, Herbs and Spices in sealed containers, tea bags, Jams and other preserves
What you cannot send:
Perishable foods
Foods with a shelf life of less than 6 months
Homemade foods or any foods not in the original manufacturers packaging
Foods that can spoil in transit.
Food in packaging that have been opened
Food that does not contain a food label listing the ingredients
Packaging your parcel
When you send a package across the world, it gets passed from hand to hand and travels by air and land. To make sure that your goods arrive in the same condition that they left in, you’ll need to properly package them before shipping.
When packing your goods, there are three main points to concentrate on:
1. GET A STURDY BOX
Boxes that have been previously used are likely to have weaknesses that could make them burst or collapse in transit, even if they look sturdy. Use a new, double corrugated box, especially for goods heavier than 10kg.
2. PACK THE CONTENTS
Each individual item should be separately wrapped in packaging material like bubble wrap. Place your goods into the box and surround them with packing material, such as packing peanuts. Make sure that nothing moves when shaking the box.
3. SEAL IT UP
Proper packing tape can make all the difference when packaging your box. It can add further protection to your box’s weakest points – you should wrap your box three times in a Union Flag pattern, and pay attention to seals and corners.
Holidays and gift giving occasions in Uganda
There’s something deliciously wonderful about having a day off in the middle of the week, but if you’re waiting for a parcel it might not be such a celebration. Couriers don’t deliver or collect on public holidays, so if you’re looking to ship around them you need to ensure you send early to avoid disappointment.
We’ve collected Ugandan public holidays below, so be sure to make sure that you know the dates before you plan your shipment.
