Ship letters, parcels and pallets to Spain
Spain is Southern Europe's largest e-commerce market: €95 billion in revenue (CNMC) and more than half of online spending goes to foreign webshops.
Spanish consumers expect transparent shipping costs before checkout (62%), free shipping above a threshold (55%) and a straightforward returns process (61%). 71% prefer home delivery, but the share of pickup points and parcel lockers is growing fast.
Why a multi-carrier platform for Spain
Whether you ship parcels from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or another European country: a single carrier won't cut it in Spain. Correos reaches every address as Spain's national postal service, including the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands and rural areas. DPD offers Predict with a 1-hour delivery window and insured shipping up to €520. GLS is strong on the Mediterranean coast and price-competitive for shipping large parcels internationally (up to 50 kg express).
With Wuunder you automatically compare all shipping costs and delivery times per parcel. No shipping rules, no manual work. With GreenChoice you also offer the most sustainable delivery option (+30% conversion, University of Groningen).
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Shipping from and within Spain
Wuunder is also used by retailers shipping from Spain. Correos is the backbone of domestic delivery as Spain's national postal service: 100% address coverage including the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands and rural Spain, with 8,000+ CityPaq parcel lockers and 2,400+ post offices. GLS is particularly strong on the Mediterranean coast (Valencia, Murcia, Alicante) with 10,500+ pickup points and 540+ depots. DPD offers Predict time windows of 1 hour and insured shipping up to €520. For international shipping from Spain, combine DHL Express, UPS, FedEx or TNT with these local carriers. Your checkout displays CityPaq lockers, GLS ParcelShops, DHL Iberia ServicePoints and UPS Access Points as delivery options.
Carriers for Spain
Correos: Spain's national postal service
Correos is the most widely used carrier in Spain, present in 41% of Spanish webshop checkouts. 100% address coverage including rural areas, islands and overseas territories. Services: Paq Premium (priority, up to 30 kg), Paq Estándar (best price, up to 30 kg) and Paq Ligero (lightweight, up to 2 kg). 8,000+ CityPaq parcel lockers and 2,400+ post offices. Delivery Monday through Saturday.
DPD: broad European network
DPD delivers from the Netherlands in 4 working days to home and 5 working days to a Parcelshop in Spain. DPD Predict gives the recipient a 1-hour delivery window on the day of delivery. If the first attempt fails, DPD makes a free second attempt. Standard up to 20 kg, Express up to 31.5 kg. Every shipment is insured up to €520.
GLS: strong on the Mediterranean coast
GLS operates 10,500+ pickup points (GLS ParcelShops and lockers) and over 540 depots in Spain. Delivery from the Netherlands in 2-4 working days. GLS is particularly price-competitive for the Mediterranean coast (Valencia, Murcia, Alicante, Castellón) where its network is densest. Up to 40 kg standard, 50 kg express.
DHL Express, FedEx, TNT and UPS: express shipping
For time-critical shipments to and from Spain, DHL Express, FedEx, TNT and UPS offer full service: checkout, labels and track-and-trace. DHL Express and FedEx deliver in 1-2 working days, UPS also offers an extensive network of UPS Access Points. Ideal for insured shipping of higher-value goods and express delivery.
Delivery times from the Netherlands
| Carrier | Transit-time |
|---|---|
| Correos | 4-5 working days |
| DPD | 4-5 working days |
| GLS | 4-5 working days |
| DHL Express | 1-2 working days |
| FedEx | 1-2 working days |
| TNT | 1-2 working days |
| UPS | 1-2 working days |
Delivery times are indicative and apply to mainland Spain. Add 1 working day for the Balearic Islands, 3-5 working days for the Canary Islands.
Pickup points and parcel lockers in Spain
Not offering pickup points at checkout costs you conversion. The Spanish network includes thousands of locations:
- Correos CityPaq: 8,000+ parcel lockers, available 24/7, also in rural areas
- GLS ParcelShop: 10,500+ shops and lockers across Spain
- DHL Iberia: ServicePoints and Packstations via checkout
- DPD Pickup: pickup points in urban areas
- UPS Access Points: broad network across Spain
The Wuunder Parcel Shop Locator displays all these networks in a single map view. Only locations where the parcel fits are shown (PuzzlPack).
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Customs and VAT
Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands
No customs formalities: Spain is an EU member. Goods move freely from the Netherlands and Belgium. VAT rate: 21% (reduced 10% for certain products).
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, La Gomera) are outside the EU customs territory. Shipments require a CN23 customs declaration with proforma invoice. Instead of VAT, IGIC (~7%) applies. Read more in our CN22/CN23 customs guide.
Ceuta and Melilla
Also outside the EU customs territory. Separate customs formalities and tax regime. Higher shipping costs and longer delivery times (+6 working days).
New from 1 July 2026: the EU levies a flat customs duty of €3 per product type on non-EU shipments valued up to €150. This does not apply to shipments from the Netherlands/Belgium to mainland Spain or the Balearic Islands (intra-EU).
How shipping to Spain works with Wuunder
Setup
- Connect your webshop (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Lightspeed or via API)
- Select carriers for Spain: Correos, DPD, GLS, DHL Express, FedEx, TNT and UPS, each with their own rates and services
- Test and activate the checkout in production
Checkout
- PuzzlPack determines the optimal packaging and only shows delivery options where the parcel fits, including CityPaq lockers, GLS ParcelShops, DHL Iberia ServicePoints and UPS Access Points
- Wuunder compares rates in real-time across all available Spanish carriers and services
- The customer chooses between home delivery, a pickup point or a parcel locker, with live delivery times per option
- GreenChoice shows the most sustainable option when activated in your checkout
Warehouse
- The order flows into your WMS and is automatically booked with the selected carrier
- Shipping label is generated automatically including customs documents for the Canary Islands (CN23)
- Pickup is booked with DPD, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express or TNT, or you drop off at a service point
Delivery & returns
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Q: Which carrier is cheapest for Spain?
A: For lightweight parcels (up to 2 kg), Correos Paq Ligero is most affordable. For standard parcels (2-20 kg), GLS and DPD offer the sharpest rates, depending on exact destination and dimensions. Wuunder compares automatically per shipment.
Q: Can I ship to the Canary Islands?
A: Yes. The Canary Islands are outside the EU customs territory. A CN23 declaration is required and the recipient pays IGIC (~7%) instead of VAT. Delivery times are 3-5 working days longer than mainland Spain. Read our CN22/CN23 customs guide.
Q: Does Correos deliver on Saturdays?
A: Yes. Correos delivers Monday through Saturday in Spain as standard, at no extra charge.
Q: Can I show pickup points in my checkout?
A: Yes. The Wuunder Parcel Shop Locator displays CityPaq lockers, GLS ParcelShops and DPD Pickup points in a single map view. Only locations where the parcel fits are shown (PuzzlPack).
Q: How do returns from Spain work?
A: Via Wuunder Returns you offer a branded returns portal. Your customer drops off at a Correos office, GLS ParcelShop or DPD Pickup point. 61% of Spanish consumers cite a simple returns process as decisive when choosing a webshop.
Q: Do I need my own carrier contract?
A: Most carriers for Spain require your own contract. Contact our team to discuss the options.
Q: Which webshop platforms are supported?
A: Wuunder integrates with Shopify (Plus), WooCommerce, Magento 2, Shopware and more. Spanish pickup points appear automatically in your checkout. Custom integrations possible via our API.
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