How to Buy from Singapore and Ship Overseas

Shopping from Singapore but the seller does not ship to your country?

Singapore is home to local brands, limited-edition releases, collectibles, electronics, fashion, beauty products and products that may be difficult to purchase from overseas. However, some Singapore stores accept only local delivery, while others may not support the payment method or international shipping option you need.

With Com&Buy, international shoppers can purchase from Singapore and arrange delivery overseas using either our Buy For Me or Ship For Me service.

Whether you need us to purchase an item on your behalf or simply need a Singapore address to receive your own purchases, Com&Buy helps connect Singapore sellers with buyers around the world.

Buying from Singapore as an International Shopper

You do not necessarily need to live in Singapore to shop from Singapore-based sellers.

The main difficulties international buyers may encounter are:

• Seller only delivers within Singapore

• International payment methods are not accepted

• A Singapore delivery address is required

• Seller does not arrange international shipping

• Multiple purchases need to be consolidated

• Certain products require special shipping arrangements

Com&Buy provides two ways to overcome these limitations.

Buy For Me

Use Buy For Me when you want Com&Buy to purchase the item from the Singapore seller on your behalf.

Submit the product link and purchase details through Com&Buy. We will process the local purchase, receive the item in Singapore and make it available for international shipment.

This can be useful when a Singapore seller does not accept your payment method or you prefer Com&Buy to handle the local purchase.

Ship For Me

Use Ship For Me when you can purchase the item yourself but the seller only ships within Singapore.

You can send the purchase to your assigned Singapore warehouse address. Once the parcel is received, it will appear in your Com&Buy account so you can arrange onward international shipping.

What Can You Buy from Singapore?

Singapore has a diverse retail market, so customers use Com&Buy to purchase many different types of products.

Common examples include:

• Fashion and accessories

• Collectibles and hobby products

• Toys and figures

• Electronics and accessories

• Books and media

• Beauty and skincare products

• Lifestyle products

• Singapore-exclusive merchandise

• Limited-edition and regional releases

• Products from local sellers and independent businesses

Product acceptance depends on the item, shipping method and destination country.

Items containing batteries, liquids, perfumes or other sensitive contents may require additional review or documentation. Certain restricted or prohibited goods cannot be accepted.

How Singapore Parcel Forwarding Works

1. Shop from a Singapore Seller

Find the item you want from a Singapore online store, marketplace or seller.

If you can purchase it yourself, use Ship For Me.

If you need Com&Buy to make the purchase, submit a Buy For Me order instead.

2. Send the Item to Our Singapore Warehouse

Your purchase is delivered locally to the assigned Com&Buy warehouse.

For Ship For Me purchases, use the warehouse address and your customer identification details shown in your account.

For Buy For Me orders, Com&Buy handles the applicable receiving arrangements for you.

3. Parcel Arrives at the Warehouse

Once the parcel is received and processed, you can manage it through your Com&Buy account.

You can review your available parcels and decide when you are ready to arrange international shipping.

4. Consolidate Multiple Parcels

Bought from several Singapore sellers?

Eligible parcels can be combined into one shipment before international dispatch.

Parcel consolidation can be useful when you are shopping from multiple stores and want to manage the purchases together rather than arranging each international shipment separately.

Final shipping charges depend on the packed shipment and the applicable shipping method.

5. Arrange International Shipping

Select your destination and an available shipping method.

International shipping charges are calculated according to the applicable rate and chargeable weight. Depending on the shipping method, chargeable weight may be based on actual weight or volumetric weight.

Once payment and processing are completed, Com&Buy dispatches the shipment to your destination.

Why Buy from Singapore?

Singapore may be a useful sourcing location for international shoppers because of its combination of local brands, regional releases and access to products from across Asia.

Singapore and Regional Releases

Some products, collaborations and releases are offered specifically in Singapore or Southeast Asia and may not be available through stores in the customer's home country.

Local Sellers

Smaller Singapore businesses and individual sellers may only offer domestic delivery. A Singapore receiving address allows international customers to access more of these sellers.

Collectibles and Limited Releases

Collectors may find Singapore editions, event merchandise, hobby products and other limited releases that are difficult to source internationally.

Consolidating Purchases

Instead of arranging international delivery separately with several sellers, purchases can be received in Singapore and eligible parcels consolidated before onward shipping.

How Much Does Shipping from Singapore Cost?

International shipping cost depends on several factors, including:

• Destination country

• Shipping method

• Actual parcel weight

• Parcel dimensions

• Chargeable weight

• Goods classification

• Additional services selected

Some shipping methods calculate charges using the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight.

For a more accurate estimate, use the Com&Buy shipping calculator with the expected weight and parcel dimensions before purchasing.

Can I Ship Batteries or Liquids from Singapore?

It depends on the shipping route and product.

Items containing batteries, liquids or other sensitive contents may be subject to additional carrier requirements. Supporting documentation such as an MSDS may also be required for certain goods or routes.

Do not assume that an item can be shipped internationally simply because it can be delivered domestically within Singapore.

Check the applicable shipping restrictions before purchasing.

Will I Have to Pay Import Duties and Taxes?

Possibly.

Import duties, taxes and customs requirements are determined by the destination country and may depend on the type of goods, declared value and applicable import regulations.

Depending on the shipping method, duties and taxes may be prepaid or payable separately by the recipient.

Customers should check the applicable import requirements for their destination before purchasing high-value or regulated goods.

Can I Buy from Multiple Singapore Stores?

Yes. You can purchase from different eligible Singapore sellers and have the parcels received at your assigned warehouse.

Once the parcels are available, eligible parcels can be selected when arranging your shipment.

This is particularly useful for customers purchasing several Singapore products before shipping them overseas.

Buy For Me or Ship For Me: Which Should I Use?

The easiest way to decide is:

Choose Buy For Me if:
You need Com&Buy to purchase the item from the Singapore seller for you.

Choose Ship For Me if:
You can complete the purchase yourself and only need a Singapore receiving address and international forwarding.

Both services ultimately allow eligible Singapore purchases to be received locally and shipped internationally.

Start Shopping from Singapore

If you have found something in Singapore but cannot purchase it or have it delivered internationally, Com&Buy can help.

Need us to purchase it?
Use Buy For Me.

Already purchased it yourself?
Use Ship For Me.

Shop from eligible Singapore sellers, receive your purchases locally, consolidate parcels where available and arrange international shipping through one platform.

Found it in Singapore? We’ll help you get it.