Shipping from China to Spain
Shipping from China to Spain runs mainly through Valencia (the Mediterranean's busiest container hub) and Barcelona, with Algeciras serving the south — about 28–40 days by sea. LCL runs $50–90 per CBM and 20ft containers start around $2,000–3,100. Air freight takes 3–6 days at $3.50–8.00 per kg into Madrid or Barcelona.
DDP shipping from China to Spain covers pickup, freight, EU customs clearance (duty 0–12% by HS code plus Spanish VAT at 21%) and door delivery to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and beyond — one all-in price, every fee itemized.
Sea freight from China to Spain
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Valencia | 28–38 days | 20ft from ~$2,000 · 40HQ from ~$3,000 |
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Barcelona | 30–40 days | 20ft from ~$2,100 |
| LCL (any origin → Spanish hubs) | 28–40 days | $50–90 per CBM |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 — live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price. LCL figures are ocean base — destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
Air freight from China to Spain
Air freight to Spain runs 3–6 days at roughly $3.50–8.00 per chargeable kg into Madrid (MAD) or Barcelona (BCN) — chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or CBM × 167.
DDP door-to-door to Spain
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $4–6/kg · air ≈ $7.5–9/kg
Customs in Spain — what to know
EU import VAT 21%, duty 0–12% by HS code. Ports: Valencia (main Mediterranean hub) / Barcelona / Algeciras (south). Mediterranean sailings are frequent from Shanghai and Ningbo.
FAQ — China to Spain
+How does Spanish import VAT work?
EU import VAT is 21% on (goods + freight + duty). Under DDP we handle calculation and payment; registered businesses reclaim it as input tax — we provide the documentation pack.
+Which port is best for Madrid-bound cargo?
Valencia usually wins on sailing frequency and inland rail to Madrid; Barcelona is an equal choice from many origins. Under DDP, the port math is ours — you get a door date.
+Can you also serve Portugal?
Yes — Mediterranean sailings onward to Lisbon/Leixões, or trucked from Spain after EU clearance. Ask for both routings on western Iberia deliveries.