{"id":193,"date":"2025-09-15T09:40:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ccsbinc.com\/?p=193"},"modified":"2025-09-18T16:31:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:31:14","slug":"royal-mail-to-raise-business-parcel-prices-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ccsbinc.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/15\/royal-mail-to-raise-business-parcel-prices-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Mail to raise business parcel prices next month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next month, <\/span>ecommerce businesses<\/span><\/a> that send packages through a Royal Mail business account could be charged up to £1.40 more to send parcels, after the postage service announced its latest price rises last week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Costs will rise for customers sending personal items or selling on marketplaces like eBay.<\/a> But deliveries will also become more expensive for business account holders, which will have a knock-on effect for <\/span>online shops<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Below, we’ll explore how the planned price increases will affect firms specifically using the tracked Royal Mail 24® and Royal Mail 48® services. Here’s what’s changing.<\/span><\/p>\n

What’s changing in Royal Mail’s 2025 price update?<\/h2>\n

Royal Mail regularly ups its prices as the cost of delivering items creeps upwards, with the most recent major increases occurring in April 2025. <\/span><\/p>\n

From <\/span>Monday 6th October<\/span><\/a>, costs across the organisation’s portfolio will increase by varying amounts. Notably, the compensation amount for consumer tracked services<\/a> will be reduced from £150 to £75.<\/span><\/p>\n

There will also be big price hikes when sending parcels with Royal Mail 24®, a business service from Royal Mail that aims for next-working-day delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parcel weight<\/th>\nRoyal Mail 24® August 2025 prices (excl VAT)<\/th>\nRoyal Mail 24® October 2025 prices (excl VAT)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1kg<\/td>\n£4.65<\/td>\n£5.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2kg<\/td>\n£4.85<\/td>\n£5.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10kg<\/td>\n£7.25<\/td>\n£7.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20kg<\/td>\n£13.55<\/td>\n£14.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Compared to August 2025 prices<\/a>, firms will pay <\/strong><\/span>40p more <\/b>to send small parcels weighing 1kg or less through Royal Mail 24® from October 6th. The heaviest parcels weighing 20kg will cost up to £1.40<\/strong> more per item.<\/span><\/p>\n

Costs for Royal Mail 48® (which aims to deliver parcels within two working days) <\/span>have also gone up<\/span> slightly, though not by as much as the quicker service.<\/span><\/p>\n

As well, there will be a peak surcharge<\/strong> introduced for business accounts sending items over the Christmas period. This applies to domestic parcels and international products from 17 November 2025 until 9 January 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does this mean for ecommerce sellers?<\/h2>\n

For many <\/span>ecommerce businesses<\/span><\/a>, the latest Royal Mail price increases will put further pressure on already tight profit margins. <\/span><\/p>\n

Firms using Royal Mail Tracked 24® \/ Tracked 48® must sell at least 1,000 items a year to qualify for the services. That means account holders sending the smallest, 1kg parcels will spend an extra £400 a year at least <\/em>from October 6th<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sellers that offer free shipping as an incentive to customers may find themselves absorbing more of these costs, cutting into profits even further. <\/span><\/p>\n

How can small sellers adapt to higher delivery costs?<\/h2>\n

Reviewing shipping policies, such as free shipping thresholds or minimum spend requirements, can help manage additional expenses without alienating your customers. <\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn’t hurt to compare Royal Mail rates with other courier services or use aggregator platforms, as you may find a cheaper alternative. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even just making small adjustments to your packaging can reduce costs over time, such as using lighter materials or optimising parcel dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead, delivery costs are likely to continue evolving. By planning ahead, especially for the Peak Surcharge period, you can be better positioned to protect your <\/span>profit margin<\/span><\/a> and stay competitive during the busy holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The post Royal Mail to raise business parcel prices next month<\/a> appeared first on Startups.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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