China → Singapore: what 50 kg costs to ship
Cheapest estimate: ¥160–¥310 (S$30.77–S$59.61) by Economy sea · about ¥3–¥6 per kg. Above the 1 kg consolidation sweet spot.
China Shipping Cost Calculator — 9 Countries
Pick a destination, build a virtual consolidation basket or type a total weight, and compare estimated route prices in CNY and your local currency.
1 kg consolidation meter
50 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
Partner link coming soon
Our referral link is not live yet. In the meantime, search for the official “CAINIAO” app in the App Store or Google Play and sign up with your overseas phone number — first-order offers for new users are shown in the app.
Ship everything as one consolidated parcel. Never split into tiny parcels. The meter counts actual (scale) weight; prices use chargeable weight.
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | Over the route maximum | — | 4–8 days | 50 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | Over the route maximum | — | 6–10 days | 50 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥160–¥310 | S$30.77–S$59.61 | 12–20 days | 50 kg |
Route detail for 50 kg to Singapore
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | Over the route maximum | — | 4–8 days | 50 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | Over the route maximum | — | 6–10 days | 50 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥160–¥310 | S$30.77–S$59.61 | 12–20 days | 50 kg |
- Economy sea · 50 kg¥3–¥6/kg · S$30.77–S$59.61 total
Going from 20 kg to 50 kg changes the cheapest per-kg estimate from about ¥5 to ¥5 — 6% less per kg.
Singapore rate table by weight (CNY, estimates)
| Weight | Standard air | Economy air | Economy sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ¥25–¥39 | ¥20–¥30 | ¥25–¥40 |
| 2 kg | ¥39–¥61 | ¥30–¥46 | ¥25–¥40 |
| 5 kg | ¥81–¥127 | ¥60–¥94 | ¥25–¥40 |
| 10 kg | ¥151–¥237 | ¥110–¥174 | ¥40–¥70 |
| 20 kg | ¥291–¥457 | ¥210–¥334 | ¥70–¥130 |
| 50 kg | — | — | ¥160–¥310 |
Editorial estimate (not an official price) · checked 2026-11-13. Indicative planning ranges set by the ShipCostCalc editor. They are not taken from an official price list and are not live quotes. Real prices change with promotions, routes and parcel contents — always confirm the price in the forwarder's app before ordering.
Singapore tax and restrictions
Low-value goods up to SGD 400: 9% GST is charged by GST-registered overseas sellers/platforms. Above SGD 400 (air): GST is payable at import. Customs duty applies only to liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.
- GST (9%) applies to low-value goods up to SGD 400 through registered sellers; goods imported by air above SGD 400 are taxed at import.
- E-cigarettes and vapes are prohibited; chewing gum (except dental/medicated) is restricted.
- Large furniture often goes by sea — check cubic (CBM) pricing and delivery-to-HDB rules.
Source: Singapore Customs — GST on Low-Value Goods · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to ship 50 kg from China to Singapore?
In our estimates, Economy sea is cheapest at ¥160–¥310 for 50 kg (billed 50 kg), taking 12–20 days.
How long does 50 kg take to reach Singapore?
The fastest estimated line is Economy sea at about 12–20 days. Sea lines take longer but cost less per kg above their minimum weight.
Will I pay import tax in Singapore?
Low-value goods up to SGD 400: 9% GST is charged by GST-registered overseas sellers/platforms. Above SGD 400 (air): GST is payable at import. Customs duty applies only to liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.