How long does shein take to deliver? You’ve ordered some new clothes and you’re excited about their arrival.
Will you have to wait long? Is Shein Express shipping really that fast? Could you have opted for next-day delivery?
Today we will look at all of this and more…
SUMMARY: How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver?
Shein standard deliveries take 2 to 3 weeks to deliver. However, if the item is in stock within a fulfillment center in the destination country, shipments can take less than this. Shein Express shipments take between one and two weeks on average, depending on location. A 1 to 3-day processing time exists on all orders (and is not calculated into shipment times).
Shein Delivery Times – Complete Guide
There are many factors that influence Shein’s delivery times, and this guide will attempt to cover them all.
First and foremost where you live and the shipping service you pay for have the largest impact on delivery time.
As we have discussed here, the majority of Shein orders are shipped from the Far East. However, there are fulfillment warehouses that contain stock strategically positioned in key market areas, (the USA, UK, etc).
So, if you live in the U.K. and you order an item that is currently in stock within a local fulfillment warehouse, (and you opt for express delivery), you could have your order within less than a week.
On the other hand, a similar order where the item has to be sent from China could take several weeks.
Another example would be similar to my circumstances. I live in Croatia, and buying clothes from Shein takes even longer.
My region is not covered by a local fulfillment warehouse. The market is too small.
When I have ordered items in the past, it has taken close to three weeks, even when the item was in stock within Europe. Overseas shipping is still required.
Anyway, now let’s take a look at how long it takes Shein to deliver in different regions.
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How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver to the USA?
Shein states on its website that the average standard shipping time to the USA is 12 to 15 business days.
However, with this option tracking your shipment can be frustrating as the economy carriers will not provide so many updates.
On the plus side, standard shipping is free if you create your order directly from the US Shein website.
Express shipping is available and this can shorten delivery times to 8 to 12 business days (is not available for P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO addresses). Express delivery within the US is $12.90.
Tracking updates are a lot better with express shipments so along with the faster delivery times, this is a good reason to opt for it.
Fulfillment warehouses are located in the U.S. and this helps to expedite delivery times. In cases where the stock is not available in the U.S., expect to wait longer.
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How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver to Canada?
Standard shipping is free to customers based in Canada if they buy directly from the Canadian Shein website.
Standard delivery times average between 13 to 18 business days, with Express Shipping bringing that down to a 9 to 15-business-day delivery window.
The cost of express delivery to Canada is CA$26.00 and free on orders over CA$129.00.
How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver to the U.K.?
Shein also warehouses in the UK to house trending stock items for faster delivery times.
If you live in the UK and you make a Shein order, standard delivery will take between 15 and 18 days.
If the item can be fulfilled from a local warehouse, the delivery will be within the better end of that delivery window.
The cost of standard delivery for UK customers is GBP£2.00, (and free for orders over GBP£35.00).
A carrier called Yodel handles almost all the Shein orders in the UK. If the item has to be shipped from China Yodel will also deal with the customs clearance documentation.
Express delivery is available from the UK and will take 10 to 14 days on average. The price of this is GBP£12.00, with postage being free if your order amounts to £100 or more.
UK customers can also opt for pick-up at a convenience store. This allows you to select a dropbox from which to pick up your order.
The service costs GBP£2.00 and is free on orders over GBP£35.00, making it the same as standard shipping in terms of cost.
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How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver to Europe?
Shein deliveries to Europe vary based on whether the country has a local Shein warehouse or not.
Orders from Germany, France, Spain, and Italy can all potentially be fulfilled via regional warehouses. On the other hand, a customer based in Romania will not.
This makes average times to Europe difficult to pin down. The Shein Europe website does provide estimated times based on a European country, (the system detects your location and will provide relevant details as a result).
However, for countries with local warehouses, times are similar to that of the U.K., i.e. 15 to 18 business days for standard shipping and 8 to 12 business days for express shipments.
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How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver to the Middle East?
Shein has also proved popular with customers living in the Middle East.
Shein fulfillment warehouses are also based here to service this growing market.
Delivery speeds do vary on the destination city, however, the Shein website states that it takes between 5 to 10 business days for a delivery to be made in the Middle East.
Aramax Logistics, Naqel, and Fetchr are responsible for deliveries within the Middle East. Express deliveries are available with average speeds of 5 to 7 days.
Ramadan, and whether the item is available in the Middle East or needs to be sent from China, will understandably impact shipment speeds.
Again, the tracking facility with your Shein customer account will keep you updated on the progress of the shipment.
How Long Does Shein Take to Deliver to Australia?
Standard Shipping to Australia takes between 14-16 working days.
Unlike various other locations listed here, standard delivery is not free. Expect to pay AU$7.95 for purchases below AU$89.00. This is reduced to AU$4.95 if you spend over AU$89.00.
Pick-up at a convenience store is also available for Australian customers. Delivery times range between 10 to 12 working days and the cost is AU$7.95.
This shipping option becomes free if you spend over AU$49.00.
| Country | Delivery Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 14-16 Days Standard Shipping | AU$7.95 (Free orders over $29) |
| Austria | 13-15 Days Standard Shipping | Free Shipping |
| Canada | 13-18 Days Express Shipping 9-15 Days Standard Shipping | CA$6.95 Standard Shipping (Free for orders over CA$49.00) CA$26.00 Express Shipping (Free for orders over CA$129.00) |
| Croatia | 8-20 Days Standard Shipping | 22,79€ (Free orders over 118,06€) |
| Denmark | 14-18 Days Standard Shipping | 5,90€ (Free orders over 9,00€) |
| France | 16-18 Days Standard Shipping 10-12 Days Express Shipping | 3,90€ Standard Shipping (Free for orders over 39,00€) 19,90€ Express Shipping |
| Germany | 25-27 Days Economic Shipping 14-17 Days Standard Shipping | 1,50€ Economic Shipping 3,50€ Standard Shipping (Free for orders over 39,00€) |
| Italy | 4 Weeks Economic Shipping 13-16 Days Standard Shipping | 2,49€ Economic Shipping (Free for orders over 19,00€) 4,49€ Standard Shipping (Free for orders over 19,00€) |
| Hong Kong | 6- Days Express Shipping | Free Shipping |
| Malaysia | 9-12 Days Standard Shipping | Free Shipping |
| Netherlands | 8-11 Days Standard Shipping | 2,00€ Standard Shipping (Free for orders over 9,00€) |
| India | 7-14 Days Standard Shipping | (Dependent on Address Pincode) |
| Singapore | 13-15 Days Standard Shipping 9-12 Days Express Shipping | Free Standard Shipping S$3.00 Express Shipping (Free for orders over S$80.00) |
| Spain | 15-20 Days Standard Shipping 13-15 Days Express Shipping | 3,90€ Standard Shipping (Free for orders over 29,00€) 44,90€ Express Shipping |
| United Kingdom | 15-18 Days Standard Shipping 10-14 Days Express Shipping | £2 Standard Shipping (Free for orders over £35) £12 Express Shipping (Free for orders over £100) |
| United States | 10-15 Days Standard Shipping 8-12 Days Express Shipping | Standard is Free Express US$12.90 |
A word about processing times…
Wherever your location, Shein adds a processing time of 2 to 3 days to every order. This order processing time is excluded from the order delivery time.
In other words, this is the time it takes for the item(s) to be processed in the warehouse and handed over to the carrier.
When calculating delivery times, this time is not included.
Three Different Shein Shipping Types
Shein provides up to three different shipment types to customers, (depending on location).
- Standard Shipping (available at all locations)
- Express Shipping (available at all locations)
- Pick up at a carrier dropbox or participating commercial address (available in a small number of locations)
Each is selectable when you make the original order.
Final words
Essentially, Shein’s shipping times vary quite widely. Not only will your location and the shipping type you opt for have an impact, but so will whether the item is in stock at a local warehouse.
Express Shipping will give you better tracking updates and of course expedited delivery times.
However, to get an idea of the estimated delivery times to your address, the Shein website will be able to provide you with details before you order.
I’m a 25 year veteran of USPS. I’m retired now, but as the editor of Mailbox Master, I can’t quite remove myself from the carrier industry just yet. 🙂
