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Compare DHL courier services for parcel delivery to Ghana

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DHL Express online tracking is the fastest way to find out where your parcel is.

Tracking number not 10 digits? Track your shipment on the DHL eCommerce UK (formerly DHL Parcel UK) website!

Track UK shipment (14 digits e.g. 41505910017980)

Track driver calling card (7 digits e.g. 3710615)

Track UK return shipment (24 digits, always starts with 'JJD')

Send a Parcel To Ghana Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to the USA from £41.95 in as little as 2 working days
     
  • Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 70kg per piece (max 10 pieces) when booking a courier collection online. Phone DHL Customer Service for larger and heavier items
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door secure delivery with signature (where available)
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service. You’ll need to weigh and measure your own package, then print parcel labels and Customs documents where applicable 
     
  • Free boxes & envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,600 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00 delivery, and insurance services are available when booking a collection online or by phone
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to

 

Although Ghana is located 4,500 miles away, the UK’s close ties with Ghana mean there is a high demand for sending packages of all sizes there. We can send parcels to cities including Accra, Kumasi and Tamale through the DHL Express network.

How to send a parcel to Ghana?

If you don’t mind visiting a store to drop off your parcel, you can use the DHL Service Point service. This is one of our more popular choices and there are over 1,600 locations nationwide. Alternatively, you can easily book online with DHLitNow or call DHL by phone to arrange a collection by one of our couriers.

How much does it cost to send a parcel to Ghana from the UK?

Parcel prices depend on which DHL service you choose. You can obtain these prices by using our online quote tool and entering your parcels details. If you are using DHL Service Point you can also check our pricing and size guide to find the box size you need to send your items in and that will subsequently give you the price.

How long will it take to send a parcel to Ghana from the UK?

Even if you’ve chosen to have your parcel collected from your home or work address, you can still expect delivery within 2-3 working days due to DHL’s extensive delivery network.

Shipping from UK to Ghana - Customs restrictions

To make sure your parcel arrives on time, please be sure to check DHL’s prohibited items list and Ghanian Customs restrictions to reduce the chances of your item being stopped or delayed.

National Holidays 2026*
  • 1 January, Thursday – New Year’s Day
  • 7 January, Wednesday – Constitution Day
  • 6 March, Friday – Independence Day
  • 20 March, Friday – Eid ul‑Fitr
  • 3 April, Friday – Good Friday
  • 6 April, Monday – Easter Monday
  • 1 May, Friday – May Day
  • 25 May, Monday - Africa Unity Day 
  • 27 May, Wednesday – Eid al‑Adha 
  • 1 July, Wednesday - Republic Day
  • 4 August, Tuesday - Founder's Day
  • 21 September, Monday – Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
  • 4 December, Friday – Farmer’s Day
  • 25 December, Friday – Christmas Day
  • 26 December, Saturday – Boxing Day 
 
* Public holidays in Ghana may affect our estimated transit times.
Flag of Ghana: three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green with a black five-pointed star in the center of the yellow stripe.
Country facts
  • Ghana used to be called the ‘Gold Coast’ by Europeans because of the abundance of gold found in the country.
  • Ghana has the largest open air market in West Africa called the Kejatia market. This sells all types of goods including foods, clothing and local crafts.
  • Ghana is known for its natural resources including salt, gold and oil. It also produces the second most cocoa beans in the world.
  • Ghana exports around $14 billion a year to partners India with 23%, UAE with 13% and China with 10% with the total import amount. The country exports oil, gold and diamonds and cocoa.
  • Ghana imports around $12 billion a year from countries including China with 16% of the total import amount, USA with 8% and UK with 6%. This includes goods such as capital equipment, refined petroleum and food stuffs.
Flag of Ghana: three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green with a black five-pointed star in the center of the yellow stripe.
Flag of Ghana: three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green with a black five-pointed star in the center of the yellow stripe.

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We will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please call us on

0844 248 0828**

Our opening hours are 08:00-19:00 Monday to Friday.

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