Shipping times and costs from United Kingdom to Ecuador
1 Bedroom flat
Shipping costs by air £8,343 - £9,222
Shipping costs by sea £4,380 - £4,842
3 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £6,739 - £7,449
5 Bedroom house
Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £10,108 - £11,173
Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.
Shipping Container Costs to Ecuador
Ecuador is one of the smaller South American countries, hugging the northwest part of the continent and situated right on the Equator. It’s a land of dazzling natural variety, including Amazonian jungle, Andean highlands, a Pacific coastline, and the Galapagos islands. Ecuador is home to around 17 million people, and nearly 2 million of them live in the capital city of Quito. Here’s what you need to know about shipping to Ecuador.Sea freight or air freight?
If you’re thinking of relocating permanently to Ecuador, you’ll probably want to bring a few belongings with you. There are two main options to choose between: air freight or sea freight.Air freight offers a fast service. Cargo planes are able to reach Ecuador from anywhere in the world in just two or three days. However, air freight is expensive – it’s handy if you need to move abroad quickly, but not great for keeping costs low.
Sea freight is the slower option but it’s also much more affordable, being around five times cheaper than air freight. If you’re moving on a budget, sea freight is ideal, but you also need to allow several weeks for your cargo to arrive.
If you choose sea freight, your belongings will go in either a 20ft container or a 40ft container, depending on the amount of stuff you’re bringing. If the total volume of your cargo is less than around 15 cubic metres, you will share a container with other people (in a process known as Less Than Container Load, or LCL). Most of our shipping suppliers provide a full door-to-door service, which means they’ll take your belongings all the way from your old home to your new one in Ecuador. Easy!
Major shipping ports
The biggest container terminal in Ecuador is the Port of Guayaquil, tucked inside a deep inlet along the country’s Pacific coastline. There are a few smaller container ports, but Guayaquil is the major player, so your shipment will most likely head there. Once your container has reached Ecuadorian soil, it will pass through customs and travel by truck and/or train to your new home.Clearing customs in Ecuador
The final hurdle! Once your shipment gets past customs, you’re onto the home straight. The process can seem a bit complicated, but our experienced shipping suppliers will guide you through it. You need to create an inventory (i.e. a packing list) of everything you’re bringing into Ecuador, making sure you declare everything.You are allowed to import your household goods and personal effects into Ecuador duty free, but you must have an immigrant visa or a non-immigrant working visa. Additionally, your belongings must be a) used, b) intended for future use, and c) imported no later than six months after your arrival. See below for an idea of the items that are prohibited or restricted by Ecuadorian customs.
Shipping Container Options
20Ft Shipping Container
Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: £6,739 - £7,449
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Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)
Price: £12,804 - £14,153
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Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)
Base Price: £2,086 - £2,306
Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500
Price: £8,839 - £12,699
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