Shipping Furniture to South Africa from the UK

What does it cost to ship furniture to South Africa?

The cost of shipping to South Africa varies depending on the quantity you are taking and where in South Africa you are moving to. Therefore, we recommend that you book a home or video survey with our experienced team to receive an accurate quote for the move.

Your furniture will be container shipped to South Africa. Container shipping is extremely cost-effective and is the best way to ship your goods to South Africa from the UK.

How long does shipping to South Africa from the UK take?

Shipping to South Africa from the UK usually takes 3-6 weeks with our full container load service.

For our shared container (groupage) service to South Africa, it usually takes 6-10 weeks.

Shipping times are for delivery to the port, you will need to allow additional time for customs clearance on arrival in South Africa.

Furniture Shipping service to South Africa

You can ship any furniture to South Africa whether it is big or small. Popular furniture items shipped to South Africa include:

• Wardrobes
• Beds
• Mattresses
• Tables
• Ovens
• Fridges
• Freezers
• Dishwashers
• Bookshelves
• Chairs
• Mirrors

Where in South Africa do you ship to?

We ship furniture to any location in South Africa. Popular furniture shipping destinations in South Africa include:

Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Pretoria
Soweto
Port Elizabeth
Pietermaritzburg
Tembisa

Whether you are looking to ship furniture to remote locations in South Africa, or popular destinations,  Simpsons have the network to help you.

Overseas Furniture Shipping Service to South Africa

Simpsons has years of experience with sending furniture to South Africa and has gained a reputation for providing excellent service.

Our shipping services include a dedicated move manager who will guide you through the process of moving abroad and answer any questions you have during the move.

Simpsons also provide a cost-effective shipping service to South Africa and will save you money, whilst still providing a high-quality shipping service.

Packing service for shipping to South Africa

Simpsons does provide a packing service. Our packing team are well trained and highly experienced.

They will help ensure that furniture items such as sofas, chairs, tables, cupboards, washing machines and freezers are in perfect condition.

Shared container load service to South Africa

A shared container load service means that your furniture will be in the same shipping container as other customers heading to South Africa

The benefit of this service is that it is extremely cost-effective as the costs of the shipping container are split between other customers.

Full container load service to South Africa

A full container load service means that you will have a dedicated container with your belongings. This service is often used by those who are shipping a large amount of furniture or a large house. We can provide you with either a 20ft or 40ft container.

The benefit of this service is that it is quicker as you do not have to wait for the container to be filled by other customers and can be shipped at the next available shipping port.

Custom Clearance for shipping to South Africa

It is important to be aware of prohibited and restricted items when shipping your furniture with other items.

Examples of restricted and prohibited items include:

• Poison and other toxic substances
• Explosives and fireworks
• Narcotic and habit-forming drugs

Your move manager will guide you on Customs Clearance for South Africa and give advice on what you can and cannot take to South Africa with your furniture.

Car shipping to South Africa from the UK

If you are looking to ship a car to South Africa, Simpsons will be able to help you.

You can ship a car with your furniture, or ship a car on its own.

If you wish to receive more information about this service, speak to one of our staff to see if this option is available for you.