DHgate shipping cost: what the spreadsheet shows
Of the 989 entries in the DHgate Edit spreadsheet, 609 record a shipping figure. 182 of those show $0 shipping. Across the 427 with a charge, the median is $17.00, about 34% of the item-plus-shipping total. The other 380 entries have no shipping figure, which means unknown, not free. These are recorded source values, not quotes for your address.
Where these shipping figures come from
All 609 shipping figures come from the original spreadsheet rows. The date each value was captured and the destination it was quoted for were not recorded, so treat them as rough reference points rather than current prices. The 367 newer affiliate-export entries do not include shipping, so all of them count as unknown here. For how item prices and shipping are recorded, read DHgate spreadsheet prices: item cost vs checkout total.
Shipping charges in bands
| Recorded shipping | Rows | Share of rows with a figure |
|---|---|---|
| $0 (free as recorded) | 182 | 30% |
| $0.01 to $10 | 117 | 19% |
| $10.01 to $20 | 165 | 27% |
| $20.01 to $30 | 127 | 21% |
| Over $30 | 18 | 3% |
Shipping cost by category
Categories with at least 10 rows that record shipping. The median paid charge leaves out the $0 rows; the share is shipping as a part of item plus shipping, for the same paid rows.
| Category | Rows with a figure | $0 shipping | Median paid shipping | Median share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing | 225 | 86 | $14.86 | 27% |
| Shoes | 200 | 22 | $24.00 | 44% |
| Accessories | 103 | 53 | $5.00 | 31% |
| Bags | 66 | 12 | $10.00 | 29% |
Free shipping and the delivered total
Among rows with a shipping figure, the median item price is $31.00 when shipping is $0 and $30.50 when a charge is recorded; the median delivered totals are $31.00 and $48.00. These are different products, so the comparison does not tell you what any single listing will cost. Compare the delivered total for the exact option you want, not the shipping line on its own.
How to read the delivery estimate on a DHgate listing
A listing shows a shipping method, a charge and an estimated delivery window for the destination selected on the page. Set your own country and the quantity you want before comparing, because both can change the charge and the method offered. The wait has two parts: processing time before the seller ships, and transit time after. An estimate is not a guarantee, so note the dates shown when you order and check the order protection terms shown at checkout.
Shipping questions to ask the seller before paying
- Which shipping method and carrier will be used for my country, and is tracking included?
- Does the charge change for my size, colour option or quantity?
- How long is the processing time before the parcel ships?
- Are any further charges collected on delivery?
Keep the seller’s answers with your order notes. The sample order checklist has a place to record them.