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Whether you're sending a single sofa, several rooms of furniture or most of the contents of your home, 1st Move International provides professional furniture shipping from the UK to destinations worldwide.

We collect, professionally pack and palletise your furniture before shipping it overseas on our regular weekly services, with customs clearance, insurance and door-to-door delivery at your destination.

Established in 1997, we specialise in the international shipping of furniture, household goods and personal belongings.

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Furniture Shipping Overseas: Costs, Shipping and What's Included

The cost of shipping furniture overseas from the UK depends mainly on how much furniture you are sending, your destination and whether you use a shared or full container service. Smaller shipments can travel in a shared container, where you pay only for the space your furniture uses, while larger household shipments can be sent in a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container.

Furniture shipping costs start from £680.00 for single items up to £12,000.00 for a full 40ft container load of furniture.

We provide regular weekly shipping to our main worldwide destinations for furniture shipments of all sizes, from a single sofa, beds, wardrobes, dining tables and chairs up to several rooms of furniture or most of the contents of your home.

What's Included in Every Furniture Shipment

  • UK collection from any nationwide address. Our specialist collection and packing teams cover the whole of mainland UK, collecting your furniture from your home and preparing it for its journey overseas.
  • Professional furniture packing. Sofas, tables, beds, cabinets and other furniture are professionally protected for international shipping, with larger items dismantled where appropriate.
  • Palletised protection for shared shipments. Once packed, your furniture and belongings are securely palletised and shrink-wrapped using our Shrink-Fast system, keeping your shipment together and reducing the handling of individual items throughout its journey.
  • Shared or full container shipping. Smaller furniture shipments can travel in a shared container, where you pay only for the space you use. Larger shipments can be sent in a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container.
  • Regular weekly shipping. Our palletised packing system allows smaller furniture shipments to travel on our regular weekly services to major destinations rather than waiting for a traditional removals container to fill.
  • Customs clearance and documentation. Your Move Manager advises you on the documents required for your destination and coordinates the customs-clearance process for your furniture and personal belongings.
  • Door-to-door delivery. Once your furniture has arrived and cleared customs, our destination network can arrange final delivery to your new home.
  • Shipment tracking. Once your furniture is loaded for departure, we provide the vessel and container details so you can track its journey overseas.
  • MoveProtect shipment protection. Specialist protection is available for furniture, household goods and personal belongings during your international move, based on your declared replacement valuation.
  • BAR, IAM Premier and CTSI Approved Code credentials. 1st Move International is a British Association of Removers member and IAM Premier Member, with BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee protection and CTSI Approved Code membership.
  • Dedicated Move Manager. From booking through to final delivery, you'll have a Personal Move Manager as your main point of contact. They coordinate your collection, packing, shipping, documentation and customs requirements and keep you informed throughout your shipment.
  • Early Booking Discount - Save 10%. Book within 10 days of receiving your quote and save 10%. There is no deposit, no cancellation fee and you can reserve your shipping date in around 60 seconds.

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See How We Pack Your Furniture for Overseas Shipping

For an international journey, careful packing, and reduced handling matter. Sofas, tables, beds, cabinets, and other furniture are professionally protected before being secured onto individual pallets using our unique Shrink-Fast system.

Palletising keeps your furniture together as one identifiable shipment, improves stability during container loading and reduces unnecessary handling throughout the journey. At destination, individual pallets can be unloaded and presented for clearance separately, reducing the need to repeatedly move or handle loose furniture.

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How Much Does it Cost to Ship Furniture Overseas?

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Shipping furniture overseas from the UK typically costs from around £540 for a smaller shared-container shipment, from approximately £2,600-£7,500 for a 20ft container, and from around £4,350-£9,000 for a 40ft container, depending on the destination. Final costs depend on how much furniture you are sending, your UK collection point, packing requirements and delivery address.

For smaller furniture shipments, a shared container is usually the most cost-effective option because you only pay for the space your professionally packed furniture occupies. Larger shipments may be better suited to a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container.

Furniture Shipping Costs by Destination
Destination Shared Container From 20ft Container From 40ft Container From
USA £1,000 £7,500 £9,000
Australia £1,320 £4,950 £7,900
Canada £1,980 £3,980 £7,197
New Zealand £791 £4,190 £6,020
Dubai £1,341 £4,775 £6,917
Cyprus £540 £3,700 £4,350
South Africa £2,000 £5,000 £8,500
Singapore £865 £2,596 £4,672
Hong Kong £865 £3,015 £5,829
Malta £865 £3,015 £5,829

Guide prices only. Furniture shipping costs vary according to shipment volume, UK collection point, packing requirements, destination and final delivery address. Shared-container shipments are priced according to the space your professionally packed furniture occupies.

For an accurate price, tell us what furniture you are sending and where it needs to go.

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Shipping Options

The Right Solution for Any Size Furniture Shipment

Loading a Shared Container with 1st Move Pallets

Shipping Furniture by Shared Container

For smaller shipments we offer shared container shipping services from the UK. This is the most cost-effective method of shipping furniture overseas as it allows our customers to share container space and only pay for the exact space that you need.

All shipments are professionally packed and palletised, ensuring maximum safety for your furniture and personal belongings in transit. Once packed, your shipment will be immediately schedules onto the next available weekly shipment.

Loading a Full Container with 1st Move Pallets

Shipping Furniture by Full Container

This is the ideal service for larger shipments that require full use of a 20ft or 40ft container. Benefit from the flexibility and security of having an entire container dedicated to your shipment of furniture and personal effects.

Your shipment can either be loaded at your home/location (subject to access), or nationwide collection can be arranged to bring your belongings back to one of our facilities to be professionally packed and loaded prior to shipping.

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Popular Destinations for Shipping Furniture Overseas

We ship furniture from the UK to destinations worldwide, with dedicated services for some of our most popular routes. Explore our furniture shipping guides for costs, shipping options, packing and destination information.

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Guide to International Furniture Shipping

Yes, you can ship furniture overseas from the UK to almost all worldwide destinations. Whether shipping just a few items or the entire contents of your home/office, we've got you covered. Please note that each country has different rules when it comes to duty/tax on used personal effects. In some cases, such as with the USA, as long as you have proof of residence you do not need to pay duty on your personal effects.

For detailed information on customs, please see our customs guides for shipping personal effects to:

Whether it is worth shipping furniture to another will depend on your circumstances. Factors such as; the cost to replace each item, the cost of shipping, the sentimental value of your furniture/belongings and availability in your destination country all play a part in your decision. Shipping high value or sentimental items can often be more cost-effective and likely the preferable choice compared to replacing them abroad. Likewise, any items that are unique or hard to replace will also be worth shipping. On the other hand, items that are easy to replace and that are not of high value may be worth leaving behind if you wish to save on shipping costs.

The cost of moving furniture overseas depends on how much you are sending, your destination, packing requirements and whether you use a shared or full container service. For smaller furniture removals, a shared container is usually the most cost-effective option because you only pay for the space your furniture items take up in the container.

A typical smaller furniture shipment might include a 2-seater sofa, a set of four dining chairs, a small table, a chest of drawers and several boxes. Because furniture varies in size, your final costs will based on the space your packed shipment actually occupies inside the shipping container.

Typical starting prices for a shared-container furniture shipment include:

  • Cyprus: From £540
  • New Zealand: From £791
  • USA: From £1,000
  • Australia: From £1,320
  • Dubai: From £1,341
  • Canada: From £1,980

How long it takes to ship your furniture overseas will depend on your destination country. Here are some example transit times to popular destinations:

  • Melbourne, Australia: 45 days
  • Montreal, Canada: 10 days
  • Limassol, Cyprus: 16 days
  • New York, USA: 12 days
  • Auckland, New Zealand: 44 days
  • Dubai, UAE: 21 days

Yes, you can ship anqitues and fragile items overseas including artwork and other collectible items. There may be some additional considerations and requirements that you need to be aware of depending on your destination country. Our knowledgeable team will be able to guide you through the process and will keep you informed throughout the journey.

We offer bespoke crating services for high value and fragile items, and we provide full shipment protection cover for your peace of mind.

While we provide the safest packing methods for shipments of furniture and personal effects, we still strongly recommend that you have sufficient protection in place.

Our MoveProtect covers you against the unlikely event of potential damage or loss of goods throughout the shipping process. Without this protection, you may not be covered for the cost of these items.

Yes, you can track your shipment of furniture and personal effects from the moment it leaves the United Kingdom. As soon as your shipment is loaded onto the vessel, we wil provide you with the name of the vessel and a unique container tracking number for your container. This allows you to track the shipment in real time using our container tracking tool.

In general, the documentation that is required to ship furniture overseas includes an inventory list, proof of ownership and a copy of your passport. You may also need to provide a visa or a work permit of applicable, as well as any specific customs forms required for your destination country. Requirements can vary significantly from country to country, however our experienced team at 1st Move International will guide you through the necessary paperwork and handle all customs formalities on your behalf.

We also provide a wealth of information on documentation and customs for popular destinations. Please see our customs guides below for more info:

Yes, we offer free storage up to your shipping date from the UK. As soon as your shipment is packed and ready to go, we will give you the exact date on which your shipment is scheduled to leave the UK.

Resources

Resources and Guides for Shipping Furniture Overseas

International Furniture Shipping Guide

Learn how to ship furniture overseas safely, including tips on packing, preparation, paperwork and more.

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Expert advice and information on container shipping from the United Kingdom, including costs, schedules, container sizes and shipping ports.

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Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.

We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only moving company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.

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