New regulations hit cheap shipments from China. The ministry shows data

The number of Chinese shipments to the EU has significantly decreased due to new customs regulations effective from July 2026. Shipments valued under 150 euros are now subject to customs duties and a new fee of two euros per item. This has led to a year-on-year decline of over 31,200 Chinese packages. In June 2026, shipments exceeded 4.2 million, dropping to 2.1 million in July, marking a 50.14% decrease. The total declared value of these shipments was approximately 1.2 billion PLN, with customs duties exceeding 185.7 million PLN. China's Ministry of Commerce expressed concern over these regulations, urging the EU to consider the impact on e-commerce trade.