Your 2026 Gateway to Canadian Customers
Moving association from the UK to Canada has never been so appealing.
And with the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement maintaining zero per cent duties on nearly all products, and Canadian e-commerce forecasted to surpass CAD 100 billion by 2026, British brands are well-placed to benefit.
The secret to success?
How to choose shipping, after all it’s not shipping that will break your company Choosing affordable and trustworthy delivery options that keeps customers happy and your bottom line in check.
Real Shipping Rates UK to Canada in 2026
Rates will remain around the same in 2026, send package to Canada, helped along by stable fuel costs and improved carrier networks.
The following are actual commercial costs for a 2 kg e-commerce parcel, London → Toronto (these approximate $29.42 and $21.74 respectively). The differences at retail could be around 30-50 %.
| Carrier & Service | Price Range (GBP) | Transit Time | Ideal For |
| Royal Mail International Tracked | £15–£19 | 6–10 days | Budget-conscious startups |
| UPS Express Saver | £18–£23 | 3–5 days | Best value speed |
| DHL Express Worldwide | £21–£26 | 1–3 days | High-value or urgent items |
| FedEx International Priority | £23–£28 | 1–3 days | Premium reliability |
| Aggregators (Easyship, Parcel2Go) | £13–£17 | 5–9 days | Lowest cost multi-carrier |
Add 10–15 % for current fuel surcharges and always check dimensional weight.
Top Carriers Ranked for Profitability
1. UPS Express Saver – The Sweet Spot for Many Sellers
Reliable 3–5 day delivery, good Shitfy/Amazon integration and upto 55% volume discounts make UPS a favourite for growing UK businesses.
2. DHL Express – Fastest Ever Customs Clearance!
Perfect for electronics and fashion. Their Bonus Programme 2026 pays for shipping after a volume of shipments.
3. Shipping Aggregators (Easyship, Shippo, Parcel2Go)
By comparing 100s of carriers in real-time, these platforms regularly beat direct rates by 30 – 70%. Great if you are looking for one account for UPS, DHL, Royal Mail and Canada Post integrations.
4. Royal Mail Tracked – For Low Value Items
(Zero-rated VAT and a sub-£19, 2kg price keep the margins safe on £20–50 items too.)
Customs & Taxes: What Actually Hits Your Margin
- The majority of UK products enter duty-free under CUKTCA.
- What is the %GST/HST applicable in CIF Value? If applicable, what would be the percentage of GST/HST in CIF Value (cost+ Insurance + Freight) for Canada /Mexico and Australia, respectively from India.
- No taxes at check out, $ 20 and under orders
- Implement Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and your customers will not pay anything at the time of arrival – reducing cart abandon rate by 50%.
5 Proven Ways to Stay Profitable
- HandleFunc Relapses with clear pre-determined relapse policy.
- Provide free shipping thresholds (such as £60 and above) and embed the postage costs into the products themselves.
- Instantly select the cheapest carrier for each order, using aggregators
- Use DDP, through Zonos or Easyship
- Start paying a commercial rate once you can get 50–100 parcels per month
- Looking to do Canadian 3PL fulfilment (ShipBob, Stallion Express) for a 2-day prime-like option
FAQs
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Package to Canada from the UK in 2026?
Commercial rates begin from £13–£17 (throughs aggregators) and from £18–£28 (with the major couriers), for a standard 2 kg parcel.
What is the most affordable way to send a parcel from UK to Canada?
Shipping aggregators are great at getting you the lowest rate by routing through the best carrier for each postcode.
Sending from UK to Canada do I need to pay any duties?
The majority of eligible UK-origin goods are not subject to duty, only GST/HST.
How long does it take to ship from UK to Canada in 2026?
Economy: 6 to 10 days | Standard express: 3 to 5 days | Premium express: 1 to 3 days.
Is DDP worthwhile for Canadian customers?
Yes – fully showing all charges upfront gives higher conversion AND there are virtually no “billshock” refusals.
Start Shipping Profitably Today
As long as UK sellers finally get carrier choice, transparent pricing and smart customs handling right (and they will) by 2026 the Canadian market will be dominated by them. Start with an aggregator account to reduce costs immediately, try DDP checkout, and transition to contracted UPS or DHL rates as volume increases.
Your next lucrative Canadian order is only a well-optimized shipment away.
