GERMANY

Germany, Europe's largest e-commerce market, offers opportunities for French e-tailers. With a connected population and high purchasing power, expanding into Germany can significantly boost your sales. This page reveals the keys to successful development in this market: from specific buying habits to optimised shipping solutions, not forgetting the regulatory and logistical aspects. Colissimo will help you to achieve efficient delivery and a successful customer experience in Germany.

Identity card and basic information about GERMANY

Country code
DE
Capital
BERLIN
Currency
EURO

Holidays

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The German e-commerce market: key figures and trends

Chiffres clés et tendances du e-commerce en Allemagne

Buying behaviour of German e-buyers: the keys to success

Chiffres clés du comportement des e-consommateurs allemands
Principaux critères de déclenchement de l’achat en ligne des allemands
Top 3 des modalités de livraison privilégiées par les e-acheteurs allemands

Send your parcels to Germany with Colissimo

Expédition colis
Services available
  • Colissimo Domicile International
  • Colissimo Point Retrait International
  • Colissimo Return International
Option(s)
  • [en_GB] Indemnisation optionnelle (ad valorem) pour les offres Colissimo Domicile International, Colissimo Point Retrait International et Colissimo Retour International
Fiche pays - Partenaire postal
DPD
Tracking
Oui, du dépôt à la livraison
Interactive notification service
Yes
Number of delivery attemps
1
Instance
Yes , 5 days
Delivery on Saturday
Yes
Deutsche Post
Tracking
Oui, du dépôt à la livraison
Interactive notification service
No
Number of delivery attemps
1
Instance
Yes , 5 days
Delivery on Saturday
Yes
  • from D + 3
Price zone
1

Standards

Max. weight (machineable)
30kg
Max. length (machineable)
1,05m
Max. girth l + w + h (machineable)
1,50m

Costums formalities

Costums documentations:
  • no customs documents are required to EU.
  • [en_GB] please note that goods for Büsingen (78266) and the Island of Helgoland (27998) must have the following documents attached : 4 copies of form CN23 and 2 copies of commercial invoice or pro forma invoice.
Specific restrictions:
  • Sensitive products or those subject to excise duties must have the relevant documents attached.
Prohibited articles:

The above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. For more details, please visit the official customs website https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/restriction-de-circulation-ou-interdiction-de-certaines-marchandises