Due to the new tariffs, the number of packages shipped from China to the EU has dropped significantly
20 July 07:15
The number of packages arriving in Europe from China has dropped significantly following the introduction of a new fee on low-cost shipments from countries outside the European Union. Just two weeks after the new rules took effect, logistics companies reported a double-digit drop in volumes. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing Western media sources.
As of July 1, packages valued at up to 150 euros are subject to a 3-euro fee. In the first half of the month, the number of shipments and returns fell by a double-digit percentage compared to the same period last year.
Chinese sellers and marketplaces are already revising their logistics plans, expanding their warehouse networks in Europe, and consolidating orders to reduce additional costs for buyers.
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EU Duties
On July 1, the European Union introduced a temporary duty of three euros on low-value packages imported from outside the bloc, primarily through online platforms.
According to the European Commission’s website, this covers a wide range of goods commonly purchased online, such as clothing, toys, electronics, and other consumer goods valued at up to 150 euros. The new duty will apply to each item based on its tariff classification, rather than on quantity.
Taking on Shein, Temu, and AliExpress
The introduction of the duty is the first step toward curbing what the EU calls unfair competition from Chinese online retailers such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
According to the European Commission, 5.9 billion small parcels were imported into the EU in 2025, compared to approximately 1.4 billion in 2022. That’s 16 million packages per day, accounting for 97 percent of the volume but only two percent of the value of imports.
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