Johannesburg to London: the South Africa-UK delivery guide

South Africa and the UK have close ties: historical, cultural, and economic. The Johannesburg-London corridor on Sendways carries a diverse mix of goods and a community of travelers who often make this journey multiple times a year.

London to Johannesburg. Technology products, branded clothing and footwear (UK pricing is competitive), cosmetics, and children's items.

Johannesburg to London. Biltong (properly dried and commercially packaged), rooibos tea and other locally produced products, wine (within alcohol allowances), crafts and art, and documents.

Biltong and UK customs. Properly dried biltong from a registered producer can enter the UK, but the rules are strict: it must be commercially packaged, clearly labelled with the producer's details, and come from an approved establishment.

UK customs on arrival. Standard UK rules apply: GBP 390 duty-free allowance for air arrivals. South African wine is popular with the SA diaspora in London.

South African customs on arrival. Goods valued under ZAR 5,000 (approximately GBP 210) in accompanying baggage are duty-free for residents.

Airlines. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate direct services. Several carriers operate via a Middle East or East Africa stopover.

Earnings. GBP 20-35 per kilogram.