Shipping spices abroad
We ship spices and herbs with pickup from your home. See how they are packed in airtight containers and how to describe them for customs.
Oregano, thyme, saffron, blends: spices travel easily when the containers are airtight and the box is protected from moisture. We collect them from your home and deliver them to their destination. For other food, see sending food.
How do you pack spices for shipping?
- Airtight containersthat close tightly, so that nothing spills and no moisture gets in.
- An outer boxwith filling between the containers.
- Bubble wraparound the box.
- Labelling and description“keep dry” and a list of contents.
Can you send spices abroad?
Within the European Union
No customs. Choose express for speed or the economy service for a lower price.
Outside the European Union
Each country has its own rules on customs and duties. Ask us before you pack.
Sending a box or a small load? See parcel delivery abroad by country and what it costs.
What do customers ask about shipping spices?
How do I pack spices for shipping?
In airtight containers, and the containers in an outer box with filling. Wrap the parcel on the outside in bubble wrap and mark the box “keep dry”.
Do I need to describe the contents?
Yes, a detailed description of the spices (type and quantity) makes customs easier where it applies, mainly outside the European Union.
Can I send spices outside the European Union?
Each country has its own rules on food and plant products. Ask us about your country before you pack.
How much does it cost to ship spices?
It depends on the weight, the dimensions, the route and the service. You see the exact amount in the cost calculator before you book.
Do you collect spices from my home?
Yes. We collect from your address, in any city, every day. All shipments abroad go through our two distribution centres, in Athens and Thessaloniki, and leave from there by road or by air for every country. Shipments by sea leave from the Athens distribution centre, through the port of Piraeus.
Customer reviews on Google
Great service.Even though the package was very delicate and the route was from Greece to France , it was delivered very fast and there was no complaint by the recipient about the condition it arrived in. I am very happy with Spourgitis Transport and will definitely use them again.
Fast and reliable. I sent twice from and to Spain and everything was good. Would recommend
Very professional, friendly and polite staff! My mother sent us the olive oil in UK. Arrived with no delays, safe and with no damages. Very satisfied!! Thank you.
Very reliable company , efficient with very friendly and polite staff. A Company of high standards within Europe. My sending of olive oil to my kids in UK arrives always safely and on time!
Excellent product transportation. The package arrived in the UK in perfect condition. I had chosen the company in the past for sending oil and was completely satisfied. Impeccable professionalism! Well done!
Highly recommended! The service was fast and excellent! The website was easy to use and straight forward! Customer support was over the top. All our questions about our packages were answered pretty quickly over the phone. We shipped packages from Greece to Norway with zero problems or damages.
4.8 ★ from more than 5,400 Google reviews at our Athens and Kalamata offices.
Ship your spices
Tell us the destination and the weight — see the price before you book.