China → Singapore: what 5 kg costs to ship
Cheapest estimate: ¥25–¥40 (S$4.81–S$7.69) by Economy sea · about ¥5–¥8 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
5 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
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| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥81–¥127 | S$15.58–S$24.42 | 4–8 days | 5 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥60–¥94 | S$11.54–S$18.07 | 6–10 days | 5 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥25–¥40 | S$4.81–S$7.69 | 12–20 days | 5 kg |
Route detail for 5 kg to Singapore
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥81–¥127 | S$15.58–S$24.42 | 4–8 days | 5 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥60–¥94 | S$11.54–S$18.07 | 6–10 days | 5 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥25–¥40 | S$4.81–S$7.69 | 12–20 days | 5 kg |
- Standard air · 5 kg¥16–¥25/kg · S$15.58–S$24.42 total
- Economy air · 5 kg¥12–¥19/kg · S$11.54–S$18.07 total
- Economy sea · 5 kg¥5–¥8/kg · S$4.81–S$7.69 total
Going from 2 kg to 5 kg changes the cheapest per-kg estimate from about ¥7 to ¥7 — about the same 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 5 kg from China to Singapore?
In our estimates, Economy sea is cheapest at ¥25–¥40 for 5 kg (billed 5 kg), taking 12–20 days.
How long does 5 kg take to reach Singapore?
The fastest estimated line is Standard air at about 4–8 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.