UK to Pakistan Cargo Rates per Kg (2026 Price Guide)

If you live in the UK and send parcels home to family, the first question is always the same: what are the UK to Pakistan cargo rates per kg? Whether you’re in Derby, Manchester, Birmingham, London or anywhere in between, this guide sets out exactly what you’ll pay in 2026, how the price is worked out, and how to keep your bill as low as possible.

Indo Pak Cargo Services ships door to door from the UK to every part of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, so the prices below are our real rates, not vague “from” prices.

UK to Pakistan cargo rates per kg (2026)

Cargo to Pakistan is priced by weight. Here are our current UK to Pakistan cargo rates per kg:

Sea cargo – general goods (£1.50/kg)

This is the rate most families use. It covers clothes, shoes, gifts, bedding, toys, books, kitchenware and everyday household items. Because the minimum is 20kg, it works best when you fill a box properly or share a shipment with relatives.

Sea cargo – boxed or fragile items (£2.50/kg)

Items that need extra care or travel in their original retail packaging, such as crockery sets, glassware and boxed goods, are charged at the higher sea rate because they take more space and handling.

Sea cargo – electricals (£3.50/kg)

Small appliances and electronics, such as microwaves, kettles, irons, speakers and laptops, ship at the electricals rate. Keep them in a separate box so your clothes and gifts stay on the cheaper general rate.

Air cargo (£7.50/kg + £20 handling)

Air cargo is the fast option, arriving in around 7–14 working days. It suits urgent items, documents, Eid or wedding gifts needed by a certain date, and smaller parcels from 10kg.

Sea cargo vs air cargo to Pakistan: compared

	Sea cargo	Air cargo
Price per kg	From £1.50/kg	£7.50/kg + £20 handling
Minimum weight	20kg	10kg
Delivery time	10–12 weeks	7–14 working days
Best for	Heavy boxes, household goods, planned shipments	Urgent items, gifts for a set date, small parcels
Customs clearance	Included	Included
Door-to-door delivery	Yes, all of Pakistan	Yes, all of Pakistan
Tracking	Yes	Yes

For a deeper comparison, see our sea cargo and air cargo service pages.

UK to Pakistan parcel rates per kg: price table

Here’s how our UK to Pakistan cargo rates per kg work out for general goods at different weights. Use it as a guide when you weigh your boxes at home.

Parcel weight	Sea cargo (general)	Air cargo
5kg	£30 (20kg minimum)	£95 (10kg minimum)
10kg	£30 (20kg minimum)	£95
15kg	£30 (20kg minimum)	£132.50
20kg	£30	£170
25kg	£37.50	£207.50
30kg	£45	£245
40kg	£60	£320
50kg	£75	£395
100kg	£150	£770

Real-life examples

How volumetric weight works

Cargo isn’t only about what the scale says. If a box is large but light, such as a duvet, pillows or an empty suitcase, it takes up space on the ship or plane that could hold heavier goods. So carriers charge on whichever is higher: the actual weight or the volumetric weight.

For air cargo, volumetric weight is commonly worked out as length × width × height (in cm) ÷ 6,000.

Not sure how your parcel will be charged? Send us the box size and weight and we’ll confirm before you book.

What affects your cargo price to Pakistan

• •  Weight: the main factor. Every kilogram counts, so weigh boxes at home first.
• •  Service: sea is far cheaper per kg; air is faster.
• •  Contents: general goods go at the base rate; fragile, boxed and electrical items cost more.
• •  Size: bulky but light parcels are charged on volumetric weight.
• •  Minimum weight: 20kg for sea and 10kg for air, so small parcels on their own cost more per kg.
• •  Mixed boxes: putting electricals in with clothes can push the whole box onto the higher rate.

What’s included in the price

• ✔  Collection from your home anywhere in the UK, or drop-off at one of our branches
• ✔  Customs clearance in both the UK and Pakistan
• ✔  Door-to-door delivery to any city, town or village in Pakistan, including Azad Kashmir
• ✔  Shipment tracking on our tracking page
• ✔  A UK team you can call at any of our four branches, Monday to Saturday

Hidden costs to watch out for

Cheap headline prices aren’t always cheap. Before you book with any courier, ask about:

• •  Customs charges on delivery: some companies leave your family in Pakistan to pay clearance fees.
• •  Remote-area surcharges for villages or areas outside major cities.
• •  Flat “per box” prices that turn out to have a weight limit, with extra charges above it.
• •  Collection fees that aren’t mentioned until booking.
• •  Packing or re-packing fees if your box isn’t up to standard.

With us, the price we quote includes customs clearance at both ends, so there are no surprises for you or your family. Some items are restricted for export, so check GOV.UK’s guidance on prohibited and restricted goods and Pakistan’s customs rules before you pack.

Collection and drop-off across the UK

We collect from homes across the UK, or you can drop your parcel off at one of our four branches. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–6pm.

7 ways to pay less per kg

• 1.  Choose sea over air unless it’s urgent. The difference is often five times the price.
• 2.  Use the full 20kg minimum for sea cargo.
• 3.  Share a shipment with family or neighbours sending to the same area.
• 4.  Pack electricals separately so the rest of your box stays on the general rate.
• 5.  Vacuum-pack soft items to beat volumetric weight.
• 6.  Skip cheap, heavy items like rice, soap and spices, which cost less to buy in Pakistan.
• 7.  Plan ahead for Eid, Ramadan and weddings so you can send by sea instead of air.

More money-saving ideas are in our guide to the cost to send a parcel to Pakistan.

How to get your exact price

Frequently asked questions