Shipping Policy

Thank you for shopping with Authentic Africa Market (“we”, “our”, “us”). This Shipping Policy explains how we process, ship, and deliver your orders.

1. Processing Time

Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays). Orders placed on weekends or public holidays will be processed on the next working day.

2. Shipping Rates & Delivery Times

We deliver across the United Kingdom. Shipping fees are calculated based on delivery region and total order weight.

Mainland UK (England, Scotland & Wales)

Weight RangeShipping Fee
0 – 1.99 kg£3.49
2 – 4.99 kg£4.99
5 – 9.99 kg£5.49
10 – 14.99 kg£5.99
15 – 19.99 kg£7.99
20 – 29.99 kg£9.99
30 – 39.99 kg£14.99
40 – 49.99 kg£19.99
50 – 59.99 kg£25.99
60 – 69.99 kg£29.99
70 – 79.99 kg£34.99
80 – 89.99 kg£39.99
90 – 99.99 kg£44.99
100 – 499.99 kg£64.99
500 – 999.99 kg£120.00
1000 – 1499.99 kg£160.00
1500 – 1999.99 kg£220.00
2000 – 2499.99 kg£300.00
2500 – 4999.99 kg£400.00
5000 – 20000 kg£650.00
20,000 kg and over£800.00

Outside Mainland UK (NI & British Forces)

Weight RangeShipping Fee
0 – 1.99 kg£5.75
2 – 4.99 kg£5.99
5 – 9.99 kg£7.99
10 – 14.99 kg£8.99
15 – 19.99 kg£13.99
20 – 29.99 kg£16.99
30 – 39.99 kg£22.99
40 – 49.99 kg£27.99
50 – 59.99 kg£33.99
60 – 69.99 kg£37.99
70 – 79.99 kg£42.99
80 – 89.99 kg£47.99
90 – 99.99 kg£52.99
100 – 499.99 kg£70.00
500 – 999.99 kg£140.00
1000 – 1499.99 kg£180.00
1500 – 1999.99 kg£240.00
2000 – 2499.99 kg£320.00
2500 – 4999.99 kg£420.00
5000 – 20000 kg£700.00
20,000 kg and over£1,000.00

3. Order Tracking

Once your order has been dispatched, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing your tracking number. Please allow up to 24 hours for tracking information to become active.

4. Delivery Address

Customers are responsible for providing accurate delivery details. We are not liable for failed deliveries caused by incorrect address information. Contact us immediately for changes; however, changes are not possible once dispatched.

5. Delivery Issues

If your order does not arrive within the estimated timeframe, please check your tracking link first. We are not responsible for parcels marked as "delivered" but subsequently lost or stolen.

6. Wholesale & International

At this time, we only ship within the United Kingdom. For wholesale, pallet, or export enquiries, please contact our specialized team via the email provided below.

Contact Us

For any shipping or delivery enquiries, please contact us at:
Email: info@authenticafricamarket.co.ukAddress: 163A Alfreton Road, Nottingham, England, NG7 3JR