EU Fees On Low-Value Parcels Could Raise €6 Billion

Podcast: Clare FM · Clare FM

Opublikowano: 2026-11-03

The days of ordering a €3 dress, a €2 household gadget or cheap jewellery from international online shopping platforms without additional charges are changing. The European Union is tightening the rules on low-value parcels entering the bloc, with additional fees targeting platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress. Around 5.8 billion parcels valued at less than €150 entered the EU last year, and the new charges are expected to generate billions of euro for European budgets. But what does this mean for consumers here in Ireland? Could it finally help local retailers compete with the international online giants, or will shoppers simply end up paying...