International Shipping Fees for Bali Furniture

At BaliSouk, we are committed to offering a smooth and reassuring shopping experience, from the moment you place your order to the moment your handcrafted creation completes its journey from Bali. Below, you will find a clear overview of how shipping fees are calculated for individual customers.

Where does BaliSouk ship items? ✈️🚢

BaliSouk ships handcrafted furniture and decor worldwide. From Asia to Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Oceania — including destinations such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Singapore, and many more.

Wherever you are, buying directly from Bali means your creation is prepared at the source and shipped internationally to you, following established global trade standards 🌿

How are shipping fees calculated? 📦📏

Shipping fees are calculated based on objective international logistics criteria:
📐 Size (total size of all items)
⚖️ Weight (total weight of all items)
📦 Volume (total volume of all items — this is the most important factor)
📍 Destination (your exact delivery location)

Based on these elements, shipping fees are defined according to international freight forwarding conditions applicable at the time of booking.

Why shipping fees are part of buying at the source 🤍

Shipping fees are a natural part of purchasing handcrafted furniture directly from the source. By ordering through BaliSouk, you access authentic Balinese creations made by skilled artisans, without intermediary markups.

These same items are often sold at significantly higher prices in traditional retail stores. Buying at the source allows you to benefit from transparent pricing while supporting ethical craftsmanship and local communities 🤝

Shipping fees reflect the real cost of safely transporting handcrafted furniture internationally, ensuring professional packing, careful handling, and full insurance throughout the journey.

How shipping works 🔄

🎚️ Calculation: Based on total size, weight, volume, and destination, shipped by sea or by air
⏳ Timeframe: From 1 to 6 weeks on average after dispatch, depending on destination and method
📋 Our role: Assigning the order to the most suitable freight forwarding partner and providing follow-up
🚢 Freight forwarder’s role: International transportation and cargo handling

Which unit is used to calculate shipping fees? 📦📐

Shipping fees are generally calculated using cubic meters (CBM).

One cubic meter (1 CBM) typically ranges from approximately USD 85 to USD 350, depending on global market conditions, freight availability, and destination 🌍

These figures are indicative and may vary according to international freight conditions at the time of shipment.

LCL or FCL container shipping 🚢

Most furniture shipments are handled using LCL (Less than Container Load) shipping. This means your items are consolidated with other cargo when a full container is not required.

What if my order has a large volume? 📦📦📦

For larger volumes, shipping may be handled using FCL (Full Container Load). In this case, your order occupies an entire container.

A 20ft container holds approximately 33 CBM
A 40ft container holds approximately 67 CBM

Are shipping fees more advantageous for large orders? 💡

Yes. Shipping rates generally become more cost-efficient as volume increases. While smaller shipments may have a higher cost per CBM, full container shipments significantly reduce the average cost per cubic meter.

Any pricing examples provided are indicative only and subject to market conditions.

Is there a minimum volume? 📦

Sea freight typically requires a minimum volume of around 1 CBM. For smaller volumes, air freight may be selected when it represents a more suitable or economical option.

Shipping by sea or by air ✈️🚢

The most suitable shipping method is selected to ensure safe delivery in optimal conditions, either by sea freight forwarding companies or air freight carriers.

Smaller items may be shipped by air when this offers a cost advantage, while larger furniture pieces are usually shipped by sea. The final method depends on the physical characteristics of the order and current freight conditions.

Good to know ✨

Shipping fees paid at checkout cover international transportation, professional packing, and insurance under the applicable shipping terms.

Destination-related costs such as local taxes, customs duties, port charges, handling fees, or final delivery arrangements are determined locally and are not included in shipping fees.

Buying directly from Bali naturally involves international shipping procedures — a standard, transparent, and well-managed process when sourcing at origin 🌿