Send a parcel to Chad

Republic of Chad is one of many landlocked countries located in Central Africa and shares borders with Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic and Sudan.

Given that Chad is one of the poorest ten nations in the world, the level of trade between the UK and the country is very slight with other nations on the continent. This is further evidenced by the fact that 80% of the Chadian population is engaged in subsistence farming.

The largest export for Chad is cotton although in recent years the oil industry has increased in importance and does provide a degree of international trade between ourselves and the Chad. One aspect of the local economy is the highly fluctuating GDP growth and inflation rates which makes it difficult for business to plan.

Despite the local infrastructure having been ravaged by civil war, the recent economic growth has contributed to the need for improving its road and rail network. Delivery times are, hence, longer than other countries in the region. We can expect to ship your parcels to Chad in between three and seven days from collection and at prices which range from £28.29 prices via Parcel Monkey Air Express for a 1kg small parcel and £254.95 for a heavy 10kg parcel via DHL Air Express.

When it comes to posting a parcel to Chad you should be aware that coins, bank notes, jewellery, precious stones and metals as well as other valuable items are prohibited. Whilst there are restrictions on medical and pharmaceutical products whilst their duties and taxes on tobacco products.

It is also worth noting that goods exceeding 5000 CFA francs require an invoice.

Should you require more information regarding sending items into Chad we suggest you contact the Chadian Embassy in Paris (as they seem not to have one in the UK) via ambatchad-paris@libertysurf.fr or on (+33) 1 45.53.36.75. You might like to also like to familiarise yourself with the guidance from the FCO.