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Explore new market opportunities by learning how to ship from the US to the UK and exploring recent trade regulations
As the sixth-largest economy in the world, the United Kingdom is a great country for growing your business. For eCommerce brands, shipping from the US to the UK unlocks new opportunities but also comes with a few challenges. Keep reading to learn how to optimize your eCommerce fulfillment operations and expand your business across the Atlantic.
While there’s an entire ocean between the US and the UK, both countries have long traded with each other. UK customers regularly shop online and are similar to US customers in many ways. Here are a few reasons why selling in the UK is great for your business:
Expand to new markets: The UK, which comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is home to some 68 million people. Most of the UK population enjoy high income compared to the rest of the world and, like the Americans, they like to spend!
High demand for online shopping: The UK is a very lucrative eCommerce market. Recent estimates suggest that nearly 50 million people have done online shopping.
Similar peak periods: Like the Americans, British customers love to spend during the holiday season. Holiday spending in the UK is projected to reach $125 billion this year.
Similar language: Even with the quirky differences between US and UK English – like fulfillment center vs fulfilment centre or pants vs trousers – it’s still the same language. So, when shipping to the UK, there’s no need to translate your store page, hire bilingual support staff, or rewrite product descriptions.
