Shipping Cyprus Food and Drinks to the UK

The UK is home to one of the largest Cypriot communities in the world, and it is our second biggest destination. We send parcels to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland every week. This page explains how shipping works, how long it takes, and how customs works since Brexit.

How shipping is priced

Postage is based on the total weight of your parcel and is calculated automatically at checkout. Add the items you want to your cart, go to checkout and enter your address. You will see every available service and its price before you pay, from economical postal services to fast express couriers.

The first kilos are the expensive ones. After that the price rises slowly, so a fuller box is far better value per item. Many of our UK regulars order a few times a year and stock up.

How long delivery takes

• Processing: 1 to 2 working days before dispatch.
• UPS Saver: around 2 working days.
• EMS Express: 4 to 5 working days.
• Cyprus Post and Registered Post: usually 5 to 10 working days.

These are estimates. International post can slow down around Christmas and during customs checks. Every parcel is sent with tracking.

UK customs, VAT and duty

Since Brexit, parcels from Cyprus to Great Britain are treated as imports. Our prices do not include UK charges. Depending on the value and contents of your order, you may be asked to pay import VAT, customs duty, and excise duty on alcohol, plus a handling fee from the delivery company, before your parcel is released. Rules and thresholds are set by HMRC and can change, so please check the current guidance on gov.uk if you are unsure.

Can you ship alcohol to the UK?

Yes. We regularly send Zivania, Commandaria, Cypriot wine and liqueurs to UK addresses. The recipient must be 18 or over, and UK excise duty and VAT apply to alcohol. Bottles are individually wrapped and boxed.

What our UK customers order most

• Laiko Sherbet Afroza
• NOYNOY evaporated milk capsules for coffee
• Frappé makers and Nescafé Classic, from the coffee collection
• G. Charalambous Cheese Puffs
• Lay's Oregano crisps
• Loukoumi (Cyprus delights)
• Linos Mediterranean Blue wine and Gerolemo Morokanella
• Zivania, especially LOEL
• The Cyprus foukou barbecue for souvla
• Soutzoukos and Cypriot oregano

Tips for a good-value order

• Light orders can travel by Registered Post, the most economical service. A box of crisps, sweets and coffee often qualifies.
• A 750 ml bottle weighs about 1.3 kg packed. Two or three bottles in one parcel cost much less per bottle than one.
• Halloumi and other chilled items travel by express courier in a cool box. Contact us before ordering.

Questions

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes. We deliver to all parts of the UK.

Can I send a parcel as a gift to someone in the UK?

Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout. Bear in mind that the recipient may be asked to pay any import charges, so let them know a parcel is coming.

Can I track my parcel?

Yes. You receive a tracking number by email when your order ships, and you can follow it on our tracking page.

See our full shipping policy, or start with everything we ship from Cyprus.