Send a Parcel To Kuwait Fast - DHL Courier Delivery
Kuwait means “fortress built near water” and although the country is mainly concrete and desert terrain, sending a parcel to Kuwait from the UK has never been easier. With an estimated 10% of the world’s total oil reserves, trade is booming in Kuwait and therefore increases the need for fast and secure delivery services.
How to send a parcel to Kuwait
When sending items to Kuwait, you can choose from FREE boxes provided by DHL. These can be collected from a DHL Service Point. When packaging your items, we advise that you pack them tightly to minimise movement which could cause damage. Please remember to not fully secure your box as DHL checks the contents for security reasons.
Cost to send a parcel to Kuwait
Costs to send a parcel to Kuwait can be checked by using our online quote tool. Or, if you are going to use a DHL Service Point you can view our size and price guide to compare prices depending on the size of the FREE packaging you require.
Time it takes to deliver a parcel to Kuwait from the UK
Even if you decide to deliver a parcel to Kuwait through our courier collection services, you can expect your parcel to arrive within 2-3 working days. To track a parcel you can use our online tool, phone or by text to see your parcels progress.
Parcel restrictions to Kuwait from the UK
Alongside the prohibited items that DHL do not accept to be sent through the network, there are also additional items the Kuwait General Administration of Customs prohibit. These items include fresh vegetables, food prepared abroad, pork and meat products and politically subversive material. Please visit the Kuwait customs website for more information.
- 1 January, Monday - New Year's Day
- 8 February, Thursday - The Prophet's Ascension
- 25 February, Sunday - National Day
- 26 February, Monday - Liberation Day
- 10 April, Wednesday - Eid al-Fitr
- 11 April, Thursday - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 12 April, Friday - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 16 June, Sunday - Eid al-Adha
- 17 June, Monday - Eid al-Adha Holiday
- 7 July, Sunday - Islamic New Year
- 15 September, Sunday - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
* Public holidays in Kuwait may affect our estimated transit times.
- Kuwait is one of the hottest countries in the world and only rains on average 2 days a year
- Although one of the smallest countries in the world, it provides 10% of the total amount of oil
- The falcon is the national bird and can be found in numerous places across the country
- Kuwait exports around $54 billion a year in oil and refined products as well as fertilizers. Its main exports are to South Korea with 17%, China with 14% and Japan with 10% of the total exports
- Kuwait imports around $29 billion of goods including food, construction materials, vehicles and parts. This is imported from countries such as China with 13%, the USA with 10% and Saudi Arabia with 7% of the total imports
