Compare air freight, sea freight, express courier and DDP door to door shipping from China to Israel. DDPCHAIN can arrange supplier pickup in China, international transport, customs support and final delivery based on the service you select.
Four services cover almost all cargo on this lane. Express courier is the fastest for parcels, sea freight is the cheapest per kilogram for heavy loads, air freight sits between them, and DDP delivers to your door with customs handled for you. The figures below are the 2026 reference ranges used throughout this page.
A quick audio guide to air freight, sea freight, express courier, DDP delivery, shipping costs, and transit times from China to Israel.
This audio guide explains the main ways to ship cargo from China to Israel, including air freight, sea freight, express courier, and DDP door to door shipping. It also covers reference shipping costs, transit times, air freight rates per kilogram, sea container rates to Haifa Port, Ben Gurion Airport, customs support, and how to choose a suitable method based on cargo weight, volume, urgency, budget, and final delivery requirements.
Air, sea, rail, road, express, DDP
Transit time depends on method and route.
Customs and final delivery can be arranged.
Major cities & ports supported
Choose the method by cargo type, budget, and delivery deadline. Each option below breaks down transit time, pricing, and best use cases.
Cargo reaches Israel in about a week. Suited to urgent, high value or sensitive goods.
The lowest cost per kilogram for large and heavy cargo, in FCL or LCL format.
An all inclusive service. DDPCHAIN clears customs, pays duty under the service agreement and delivers to your address.
he fastest route for parcels and samples, using discounted DHL, UPS and FedEx capacity.
Each method has a different balance of speed, cost and paperwork. The right one depends on your shipment weight and volume, your delivery deadline, your budget, and how much customs work you want to keep in-house.
Cargo type, weight, volume in CBM, pickup city in China and the delivery address in Israel.
You receive current 2026 rates and transit times for each method that suits the shipment, not one default answer.
Pick the balance of cost and speed that matches your deadline and budget, then confirm the booking.
DDPCHAIN collects the goods from your supplier and completes the export formalities.
The cargo flies or sails to Israel. On DDP shipments, clearance and import duty are handled under the service agreement.
The shipment is delivered to your shop, warehouse or office in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva or Rishon LeZion.
Sea freight, especially for shipments above 500 to 1,000 kg. A 20GP container to Haifa Port starts at 2,900 USD from Shanghai. If you also want customs and delivery handled, DDP sea is the cheapest door to door option, at 6.43 USD per kg from 1,000 kg upwards.
Normally 5 to 8 days, depending on the departure city and the arrival airport. Shenzhen to Tel Aviv runs 5 to 7 days, while Xiamen to Tel Aviv is quoted at 7 to 8 days. Add extra time before major Chinese holidays and during peak season.
Between 45 and 64 days to Haifa Port. Yantian is the fastest at 45 to 58 days and Dalian the slowest at 52 to 64 days. These ranges follow normal 2026 sailing schedules and are not guaranteed arrival dates.
Haifa Port. It handles a large share of Israel’s container traffic, has direct connections with Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Qingdao, unloads quickly and processes customs reliably. Ashdod Port is the alternative discharge point.
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), because nearly all international cargo flights land there, clearance is faster, and the cargo infrastructure covers every shipment size. Haifa (HFA), Ramon (ETM) and Ovda (VDA) are secondary or limited-use options.
DDP means Delivered Duty Paid. DDPCHAIN handles pickup in China, export formalities, the international leg, customs clearance in Israel, payment of import duty and taxes under the service agreement, and final delivery to your address. You do not manage any customs procedure yourself.
Between 6.70 and 10.20 USD per kg in 2026, depending on the Chinese departure city, the destination airport and your weight bracket, plus local fees of 100 to 120 USD. As an example, Shanghai to Tel Aviv is 9.20 USD per kg from 100 kg and 6.80 USD per kg from 1,000 kg.
Air is faster by a wide margin, at 5 to 8 days against 45 to 64 days. Sea is cheaper for anything heavy, though the two are priced on different bases: air freight is quoted per kilogram and FCL sea freight per container. A 500 kg air shipment from Shenzhen to Tel Aviv is priced at 7.60 USD per kg, while a full 20GP from Yantian to Haifa is 2,930 USD regardless of whether you fill it with 500 kg or 20 tonnes.
Small parcels and samples. Express stays reasonable up to roughly 20 to 30 kg. Above that, air freight is normally cheaper for the same goods, and DDP air becomes available from 22 kg if you want customs included.
It depends on the weight. Below about 20 kg, an economy courier service such as ePacket or E-express is usually the lowest total price. From 22 kg, DDP air at 13.57 USD per kg gives a fixed door to door price with duty included. From 100 kg, standard air freight becomes the cheapest per kilogram option, starting at 9.00 USD per kg from Shenzhen to Tel Aviv.
Shanghai, Yantian in Shenzhen, Nansha in Guangzhou, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao, Tianjin Xingang, Xiamen and Dalian all serve Haifa Port.
DDP shipping, by air or by sea. Because DDPCHAIN handles clearance and pays duty and taxes under the service agreement, you can receive goods without holding an importer code or licence yourself. Choose DDP air for speed and DDP sea for the lowest cost.
For parcels, the services quoted on this lane are ePacket, E-express and FedEx International Priority, and DDPCHAIN also books discounted DHL, UPS and FedEx capacity. For freight, most importers choose a forwarder that covers air, sea, express and DDP together rather than a single carrier, so one company stays responsible from the Chinese factory to the Israeli address.
The following table compares the five service formats covered on this page. Transit times and rate references use the information supplied for the 2026 China to Israel route.
| Shipping Method | Speed | Cost Level | Cargo Security | Customer Satisfaction | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | Fast | Medium to high | High | High | Urgent or sensitive shipments |
| Sea freight | Slow | Low | Medium | High | Large, heavy or bulk cargo |
| Door to door (DDP) | Medium | Medium | High | Very high | All inclusive delivery to the customer’s address |
| Express courier | Very fast | High | High | Very high | Small and urgent packages |
If your constraint is a deadline, the choice is between air freight and express. If your constraint is cost per kilogram, it is sea freight. If your constraint is customs paperwork, DDP removes it from your side regardless of whether the cargo flies or sails.
Cargo weight and volume affect the chargeable weight, container choice and final freight rate.
Express, air, sea and DDP offer different combinations of cost, speed and delivery service.
Sensitive, high-value or unusual cargo may require extra handling and a separate quotation.
The supplier city in China and delivery address in Israel affect routing and local transport costs.
Chinese holidays and busy shipping periods may increase rates, reduce space and extend transit times.
China to Israel is one of the busiest trade lanes in the Middle East. Total trade between the two countries reached about 13.53 billion USD in the last reported year, and the mix is broad rather than concentrated in one sector.
Almost all of this volume travels by sea freight, air freight, express courier or door to door DDP. Very few Israeli importers manage the process alone. Most work with a shipping agent or freight forwarder in China, such as DDPCHAIN, who takes responsibility from supplier pickup through to final delivery.
Air freight is the right answer when the delivery date matters more than the freight rate. Cargo booked on this route normally reaches Israel within roughly a week, which is the shortest option for anything too heavy for a courier parcel.
DDPCHAIN books air freight from every major Chinese air cargo city, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Xiamen, with delivery to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva and Rishon LeZion.
The following table compares air freight rates from seven Chinese origin cities to Tel Aviv and Haifa. Prices are shown per kilogram for shipments above 100 kg, 500 kg and 1,000 kg, together with the listed local fees and transit time.
Air Freight Rates from China to Israel by Departure City and Weight Bracket (USD, 2026)
| From (China) | To (Israel) | 100 kg+ (USD/kg) | 500 kg+ (USD/kg) | 1000 kg+ (USD/kg) | Local Fees (USD) | Estimated Transit Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai (PVG) | Tel Aviv | 9.20 | 7.70 | 6.80 | 110 | 6 to 8 |
| Shanghai (PVG) | Haifa | 9.80 | 8.20 | 7.30 | 115 | 5 to 7 |
| Beijing | Tel Aviv | 10.00 | 8.40 | 7.40 | 120 | 5 to 8 |
| Beijing | Haifa | 10.20 | 8.60 | 7.50 | 118 | 6 to 7 |
| Guangzhou | Tel Aviv | 9.30 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 105 | 5 to 8 |
| Guangzhou | Haifa | 9.60 | 8.00 | 7.10 | 110 | 6 to 8 |
| Shenzhen | Tel Aviv | 9.00 | 7.60 | 6.70 | 100 | 5 to 7 |
| Shenzhen | Haifa | 9.40 | 7.90 | 7.00 | 108 | 7 to 8 |
| Chengdu | Tel Aviv | 9.90 | 8.30 | 7.20 | 115 | 6 to 8 |
| Chengdu | Haifa | 10.10 | 8.50 | 7.40 | 120 | 5 to 7 |
| Hangzhou | Tel Aviv | 9.40 | 7.90 | 7.00 | 104 | 5 to 8 |
| Hangzhou | Haifa | 9.70 | 8.10 | 7.20 | 110 | 6 to 7 |
| Xiamen | Tel Aviv | 9.10 | 7.70 | 6.80 | 102 | 7 to 8 |
| Xiamen | Haifa | 9.50 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 112 | 5 to 8 |
Rates are 2026 reference figures for general cargo. Transit times on this route are counted either door to airport or airport to airport depending on routing and handling, so confirm the basis that applies to your booking. The final quote also depends on chargeable weight, cargo type, pickup location in China and available capacity on the flight.
Shenzhen to Tel Aviv offers the lowest listed air rates, while Beijing to Haifa is the highest. Booking at the 1,000 kg bracket can reduce the rate by about USD 2.30–2.70 per kg compared with the 100 kg bracket.
Air transit from China to Israel normally runs 5 to 8 days, and the exact figure depends on the departure city and the arrival airport. Shenzhen to Tel Aviv and Chengdu to Haifa are among the shorter routings in the table above, while several Haifa and Xiamen pairings sit at the upper end.
Book time-sensitive air cargo before Chinese holidays and peak season. Shipping a few days earlier can help avoid delays, limited space and sudden rate increases.
Air Freight Rates from China to Israel by Departure City and Weight Bracket (USD, 2026)
| From (China) | To (Israel) | 100 kg+ (USD/kg) | 500 kg+ (USD/kg) | 1000 kg+ (USD/kg) | Local Fees (USD) | Estimated Transit Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai (PVG) | Tel Aviv | 9.20 | 7.70 | 6.80 | 110 | 6 to 8 |
| Shanghai (PVG) | Haifa | 9.80 | 8.20 | 7.30 | 115 | 5 to 7 |
| Beijing | Tel Aviv | 10.00 | 8.40 | 7.40 | 120 | 5 to 8 |
| Beijing | Haifa | 10.20 | 8.60 | 7.50 | 118 | 6 to 7 |
| Guangzhou | Tel Aviv | 9.30 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 105 | 5 to 8 |
| Guangzhou | Haifa | 9.60 | 8.00 | 7.10 | 110 | 6 to 8 |
| Shenzhen | Tel Aviv | 9.00 | 7.60 | 6.70 | 100 | 5 to 7 |
| Shenzhen | Haifa | 9.40 | 7.90 | 7.00 | 108 | 7 to 8 |
| Chengdu | Tel Aviv | 9.90 | 8.30 | 7.20 | 115 | 6 to 8 |
| Chengdu | Haifa | 10.10 | 8.50 | 7.40 | 120 | 5 to 7 |
| Hangzhou | Tel Aviv | 9.40 | 7.90 | 7.00 | 104 | 5 to 8 |
| Hangzhou | Haifa | 9.70 | 8.10 | 7.20 | 110 | 6 to 7 |
| Xiamen | Tel Aviv | 9.10 | 7.70 | 6.80 | 102 | 7 to 8 |
| Xiamen | Haifa | 9.50 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 112 | 5 to 8 |
Rates are 2026 reference figures for general cargo. Transit times on this route are counted either door to airport or airport to airport depending on routing and handling, so confirm the basis that applies to your booking. The final quote also depends on chargeable weight, cargo type, pickup location in China and available capacity on the flight.
Shenzhen to Tel Aviv offers the lowest listed air rates, while Beijing to Haifa is the highest. Booking at the 1,000 kg bracket can reduce the rate by about USD 2.30–2.70 per kg compared with the 100 kg bracket.
The source material identifies four Israeli airports that may be considered for cargo from China. Actual routing and cargo acceptance should be confirmed for each shipment.
The main air cargo option for most China to Israel shipments. The source identifies TLV as the preferred choice because of its international cargo activity and cargo-handling infrastructure.
A secondary option that may be considered for shipments connected to Haifa or nearby destinations.
An alternative for specific shipments or destinations in southern Israel.
Mentioned in the source for limited cargo cases. Confirm current availability before selecting this route.
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is normally the first option for international air cargo. It offers the broadest handling capability in the supplied information and is the main gateway used for shipments arriving in the Tel Aviv area.
Sea freight, also called ocean freight, is the most economical way to bring heavy or bulky cargo from China to Israel when the delivery date is flexible. It offers the lowest cost per kilogram of any method on this page and works for both FCL and LCL cargo. Your goods travel inside containers, so the container type you book affects both the volume you can load and the price you pay.
Sea freight may look slow compared with air, but it can provide a stable option for inventory that is planned in advance.
Sea freight, also called ocean freight, is the most economical way to bring heavy or bulky cargo from China to Israel when the delivery date is flexible. It offers the lowest cost per kilogram of any method on this page and works for both FCL and LCL cargo. Your goods travel inside containers, so the container type you book affects both the volume you can load and the price you pay.
Sea freight is commonly selected for:
FCL is used when you book a full container for your cargo. It is suitable for heavy shipments, high-volume orders and products that need their own container space.
LCL allows smaller shipments to share container space. It may be considered when the cargo does not require a full 20GP, 40GP or 40HQ container.
For shipments from China to Israel you can book any of the following container types:
20GP, 40GP, 40HQ and 45HC dry containers
20 ft and 40 ft Open Top
20 ft and 40 ft Reefer
20 ft and 40 ft Flat Rack
Container choice sets your maximum volume and your maximum declared weight at the same time, and it is the variable behind the price differences in the rate table that follows. The dimensions below are approximate internal measurements, and the capacity column shows the volume that normally fits once loading gaps are taken into account.
| Container Type | Internal Size (approx.) | Max Gross Weight (kg) | Loading Capacity (CBM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | 5.9 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m | 28,000 | About 33 |
| 40GP | 12.03 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m | 30,500 | About 67 |
| 40HQ | 12.03 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m | 30,500 | About 76 |
| 45HC | 13.55 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m | 32,500 | About 86 |
| 20 ft Open Top | Same as 20GP | 28,000 | About 32 to 33 |
| 40 ft Open Top | Same as 40GP | 30,500 | About 66 to 67 |
| 20 ft Flat Rack | Open sides | 36,000 | Not applicable |
| 40 ft Flat Rack | Open sides | 45,000 | Not applicable |
| 20 ft Reefer | 5.4 m x 2.26 m x 2.26 m | 27,700 | About 28 |
| 40 ft Reefer | 11.56 m x 2.28 m x 2.25 m | 34,000 | About 67 |
Flat rack containers carry a weight rating but no standard CBM capacity, because their loading space is not enclosed. Reefer containers lose interior volume to the cooling unit and insulation, which is why a 20 ft reefer holds less than a 20GP of the same external size.
A 20GP provides about 33 CBM of capacity. A 40GP provides about 67 CBM, while a 40HQ increases the approximate capacity to 76 CBM through additional internal height.
Eight Chinese load ports are covered below, all discharging at Haifa Port. Each figure is the price for one full container in that equipment type, and the transit column reflects normal sailing schedules on this corridor for 2026 rather than a guaranteed arrival date.
FCL Sea Freight Rates from Chinese Ports to Haifa Port (USD per Container, 2026)
| Origin Port (China) | Destination Port (Israel) | 20GP (USD) | 40GP (USD) | 40HQ (USD) | 45HC (USD) | Estimated Transit Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Shanghai | Haifa Port | 2,900 | 3,720 | 3,960 | 4,180 | 48 to 60 |
| Shenzhen, Yantian Port | Haifa Port | 2,930 | 3,760 | 4,020 | 4,250 | 45 to 58 |
| Guangzhou, Nansha Port | Haifa Port | 2,960 | 3,810 | 4,080 | 4,330 | 47 to 59 |
| Ningbo, Zhoushan Port | Haifa Port | 3,010 | 3,870 | 4,150 | 4,420 | 49 to 61 |
| Qingdao Port | Haifa Port | 3,060 | 3,940 | 4,230 | 4,510 | 50 to 62 |
| Tianjin, Xingang Port | Haifa Port | 3,090 | 3,990 | 4,300 | 4,580 | 51 to 63 |
| Xiamen Port | Haifa Port | 2,980 | 3,830 | 4,110 | 4,360 | 46 to 58 |
| Dalian Port | Haifa Port | 3,120 | 4,050 | 4,380 | 4,650 | 52 to 64 |
These are reference ocean freight figures for Haifa Port. The table does not confirm which origin, destination or documentation charges are included. Final pricing can change according to the shipment date, cargo type, equipment availability and service scope.
The listed 20GP prices range from USD 2,900 to USD 3,120. The listed 40HQ prices range from USD 3,960 to USD 4,380. Yantian has the shortest minimum transit time at 45 days, while Dalian has the longest listed range at 52 to 64 days.
For cargo arriving from China, Haifa Port is normally the most efficient discharge point.
Ashdod Port is the other Israeli seaport used for ocean cargo from China, and it can suit importers based closer to the centre and south of the country. The rates on this page are quoted to Haifa, so ask for a separate figure if you need discharge at Ashdod. For most importers using FCL or LCL freight from China, Haifa remains the standard option.
Express courier is the right service for small parcels and product samples. Transit time is usually under 5 days, and DDPCHAIN can offer up to 60% off the public rates of major carriers such as DHL, UPS and FedEx. The trade-off is cost per kilogram: express is more expensive than air or sea freight, and it loses its advantage quickly as the parcel gets heavier.
Express is generally more cost-efficient for shipments below approximately 20 to 30 kg. Above this range, compare the courier price with standard air freight.
The figures below are the total price for one parcel at each weight, not a rate per kilogram. They cover three courier services used on the China to Israel lane and show how the ranking between them changes as weight increases.
Express Courier Prices from China to Israel by Parcel Weight (USD, 2026)
| Courier Service | 1 kg (USD) | 3 kg (USD) | 5 kg (USD) | 10 kg (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ePacket | 48.27 | 77.30 | 96.40 | 148.00 |
| E-express | 54.87 | 76.21 | 102.90 | 129.54 |
| FedEx IP (International Priority) | 78.79 | 113.14 | 158.00 | 214.54 |
Courier rates can change according to chargeable weight, parcel dimensions, service availability and cargo type. Confirm the current rate before sending the parcel.
For many first-time importers in Israel, the difficult part is not the transport itself. It is the customs clearance and documentation that follow. That is the problem the next service is built to remove.
DDP, or Delivered Duty Paid, is the option to choose if customs clearance in Israel is your main concern, if you do not hold an importer code or licence, or if you simply do not want to handle the paperwork. DDPCHAIN takes the shipment from A to Z and you receive the goods at your own address.
DDP Service Includes
The exact services, charges and customs responsibilities must be stated in the quotation. DDP rates should not be compared directly with freight-only air or sea rates.
DDP air pricing is banded by shipment weight, and every band covers the full journey from pickup in China to delivery in Israel. That scope explains why the per kilogram figure sits above the airport to airport air freight rates shown earlier on this page, and why the transit time is longer.
DDP Air Rates from China to Israel by Shipment Weight (USD per KG, 2026)
| Minimum Shipment Weight | Rate (USD/kg) | Estimated Transit Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 kg and above | 13.57 | 20 to 25 |
| 100 kg and above | 12.14 | 20 to 25 |
| 300 kg and above | 11.86 | 20 to 25 |
| 500 kg and above | 11.43 | 20 to 25 |
The supplied DDP air rate is quoted per kilogram. Confirm whether the rate applies to actual or chargeable weight and verify all included customs, tax and final-delivery services in the quotation.
DDP sea has the same door to door scope as DDP air, with the international leg moving by ocean instead. The three weight bands below start at 200 kg, and the transit range again covers the full process rather than port to port sailing time.
DDP Sea Rates from China to Israel by Shipment Weight (USD per KG, 2026)
| Minimum Shipment Weight | Rate (USD/kg) | Estimated Transit Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 kg and above | 7.14 | 50 to 55 |
| 500 kg and above | 6.86 | 50 to 55 |
| 1000 kg and above | 6.43 | 50 to 55 |
At 500 kg, DDP sea costs 6.86 USD per kg against 11.43 USD per kg for DDP air, roughly 40% less, in exchange for about 30 extra days. For planned stock rather than urgent orders, DDP sea is the most economical way to receive goods in Israel without touching customs paperwork.
What the goods are, for example electronics, machinery, furniture, appliances or textiles.
Gross weight in kilograms, which sets your air or DDP rate band.
Total cubic metres, which shows whether the cargo suits LCL or a full container.
The supplier's city in China, so collection and the departure airport or port can be set.
The shop, warehouse or office address in Israel for the final delivery leg.
Air, sea, express or DDP, or ask for all four to be compared for your cargo.
If you do not hold an importer code or licence in Israel, say so in the first message. It moves the recommendation to DDP before anything is booked.
A China to Israel shipment involves more than selecting the lowest freight rate. The shipping method must fit the cargo weight, volume, product type, delivery deadline and customs arrangement.
DDPCHAIN has many years of experience with this trade lane and can arrange shipments from Chinese suppliers to destinations in Israel.
We compare air, sea, express, and DDP services based on your cargo weight, budget, and delivery deadline. You receive clear information about the rate, transit time, customs scope, and final delivery before booking.
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