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  1. Shipping Air Freight to Iceland
  2. How to Ship International Air Freight to Iceland
  3. What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Iceland
  4. What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Iceland
  5. What are the Most Common Export Items to Iceland in 2023?

Ship your goods to Iceland worry-free with our fast and reliable Air Freight shipping services. Shipping to Iceland can be tricky, but our team is dedicated to making it a seamless and successful process for your business. Need to send a package to Iceland? Our affordable shipping rates and excellent service make us the perfect choice. Our affordable rates and fast delivery times make shipping to Iceland a breeze.

Shipping Air Freight to Iceland

Enjoy reliable air freight shipping services when shipping to Iceland! Our expert logistics solutions ensure that your goods get to Iceland safely and securely. Whether sending small packages or heavy freight, we guarantee exceptional shipping options that take the hassle out of international logistics. Count on us to provide worry-free shipping services and keep your business moving forward in Iceland.

How to Ship International Air Freight to Iceland

Choose Shipixy for seamless international air freight shipping to Iceland! We prioritize proper packaging and labeling in compliance with shipping regulations. Benefit from our reliable and cost-effective service with fast transit times. We are committed to excellence and will assist you in preparing all necessary documentation with compliance with Iceland's customs regulations. Follow your shipment's progress with our advanced tracking tools. Count on our coordination for a smooth delivery and distribution process in Iceland. Trust Shipixy for successful and hassle-free shipping to Iceland.

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What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Iceland

For all your air cargo shipment needs to Iceland, you can rely on Shipixy. Our company offers personalized quotes that cater to your unique shipping requirements. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that won't leave a hole in your wallet. Let Shipixy take care of your goods with our efficient and reliable service, ensuring timely and safe delivery to Iceland.

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What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Iceland

Iceland is a unique and beautiful country but can be a challenge to ship air freight to. With its complex customs regulations and geography, it can be time-consuming for businesses to export to Iceland. At Shipixy, we understand the complexities of shipping to Iceland and have the expertise in navigating Iceland customs, efficient logistics coordination, and cultural understanding. Our commitment to cost-effective shipping makes us the ideal air freight partner for a successful shipment experience to Iceland.

Challenges when shipping air freight to Iceland:

  • Navigating the complex customs procedures.
  • Managing the diverse geography that includes glaciers, hot springs, and volcanic landscapes.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance with Iceland customs and import regulations.
  • Handling cultural differences and communication barriers.
  • Coordinating logistics across vast distances within Iceland.

Shipping air freight cargo to Iceland can pose unique challenges, but Shipixy has the expertise to overcome them. Our team's deep understanding of Icelandic customs requirements and logistics coordination ensures a smooth clearance process and timely delivery of your shipment. We navigate the country's diverse geography with efficient logistics coordination, while our cultural awareness helps bridge communication gaps. With Shipixy, you can trust that your cargo will be delivered cost-effectively and tailored to your specific needs, unlocking the full potential of this dynamic and growing market.

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What are the Most Common Export Items to Iceland in 2023?

Iceland imports various goods from the USA in order to support its industries and meet domestic demand. Some of the most common imports include:

  1. Machinery and mechanical appliances.
  2. Pharmaceutical products and medicines.
  3. Transportation equipment such as cars and car parts.
  4. Chemical products such as fertilizers and insecticides.
  5. Food and agricultural products like wheat and soybeans.

These imports help to support Iceland's economy and provide much-needed goods for citizens.

Air cargo and logistics in Iceland

On the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Iceland scored 3.6 out of 5 in 2022, 15th of 39 in Europe on our list, tied with four other countries. The average for Europe on our list is 3.46.

Airlines registered in Iceland flew 192 million ton-kilometers of freight in 2023 (one ton-kilometer is one ton of cargo carried one kilometer).

Its container ports handled 425,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2023.

The average tariff Iceland applied to imports, weighted by trade, was 1.63% in 2022, against 1.45% on average across the 37 countries in Europe on our list with data.

Iceland scored above the Europe average on three of the six components, highest in customs and border clearance (3.7) and lowest in ease of arranging international shipments (3.3).

Logistics Performance Index scores for Iceland, 2022 (1 to 5)
ComponentIcelandAverage, Europe
Customs and border clearance3.73.26
Trade and transport infrastructure3.63.40
Ease of arranging international shipments3.33.32
Logistics services3.53.52
Tracking and tracing3.73.55
Timeliness of shipments3.63.67

What the United States ships to Iceland

U.S. goods exports to Iceland totaled $773.5 million in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, down 21.9% on 2024.

By U.S. goods exports, Iceland ranks 27th of 42 in Europe on our list, between Slovakia ($1 billion) and Croatia ($746.2 million).

The largest increases from 2024 to 2025 were in computers (up $90.3 million), passenger cars, new and used (up $6.3 million) and industrial engines (up $5.8 million).

U.S. exports to Iceland by month, 2025
$0$50M$100M$150MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Iceland peaked in May at $141.9 million and were lowest in June at $21.1 million. July to December accounted for 35.1% of the year's exports. The second quarter (April to June) was the busiest, with $273.5 million.

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U.S. exports to Iceland by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsShare of the year
January 2025$103.7 million13.4%
February 2025$46.01 million5.9%
March 2025$78.56 million10.2%
April 2025$110.5 million14.3%
May 2025$141.9 million18.3%
June 2025$21.12 million2.7%
July 2025$28.49 million3.7%
August 2025$36.11 million4.7%
September 2025$119.9 million15.5%
October 2025$29.49 million3.8%
November 2025$28.72 million3.7%
December 2025$29.07 million3.8%
U.S. goods trade with Iceland, 2016 to 2025
$0$500M$1B$1.5B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

From 2016 to 2025, U.S. exports to Iceland rose from $447.8 million to $773.5 million, and U.S. imports went from $371 million to $1 billion. The biggest one-year rise in exports came in 2024, up $656.5 million (196.3%). The 10-year average was $574 million a year.

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U.S. exports to and imports from Iceland by year
YearU.S. exportsChangeU.S. imports
2025$773.5 million-21.9%$1.007 billion
2024$990.9 million+196.3%$1.072 billion
2023$334.4 million-48.4%$674 million
2022$647.6 million+3%$754.6 million
2021$628.9 million+115%$580 million
2020$292.5 million-47.3%$424.3 million
2019$555 million-17.2%$483 million
2018$670.4 million+67.9%$429.6 million
2017$399.3 million-10.8%$412.2 million
2016$447.8 millionn/a$371 million

Computers, minimum value shipments and computer accessories were the three largest, at 68.9% of the total. Eight of the 20 categories shrank from 2024, led by civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts.

U.S. exports to Iceland by end-use category, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Computers$356.7 million46.1%$266.4 million+33.9%
Minimum value shipments$93.18 million12%$125.7 million-25.9%
Computer accessories$83.07 million10.7%$90.5 million-8.2%
Telecommunications equipment$47.59 million6.2%$62.76 million-24.2%
Passenger cars, new and used$17.76 million2.3%$11.49 million+54.6%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$15.32 million2%$210.3 million-92.7%
Medicinal Equipment$11.82 million1.5%$9.027 million+30.9%
Industrial machines, other$10.63 million1.4%$7.987 million+33.1%
Other foods$10.44 million1.3%$9.762 million+7%
Miscellaneous domestic exports and special transactions$9.555 million1.2%$11.42 million-16.3%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Industrial rubber products$9.272 million1.2%$5.044 million+83.8%
Electric apparatus$8.567 million1.1%$8.195 million+4.5%
Plastic materials$7.475 million1%$9.379 million-20.3%
Industrial engines$6.844 million0.9%$1.087 million+529.3%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$5.984 million0.8%$7.239 million-17.3%
Bakery products$5.26 million0.7%$4.967 million+5.9%
Fruits, frozen juices$4.815 million0.6%$4.988 million-3.5%
Toiletries and cosmetics$4.055 million0.5%$3.386 million+19.8%
Pharmaceutical preparations$4.009 million0.5%$3.049 million+31.5%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$3.881 million0.5%$2.333 million+66.3%

The United States imported $1 billion of goods from Iceland in 2025, led by pharmaceutical preparations, fish and shellfish and cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c. (81.3% together). Imports of pharmaceutical preparations were up 13.3% on 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Iceland, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Pharmaceutical preparations$318.8 million31.7%$281.4 million+13.3%
Fish and shellfish$310.2 million30.8%$331.1 million-6.3%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$190 million18.9%$248.9 million-23.7%
Steelmaking materials$25.87 million2.6%$32.52 million-20.4%
Other foods$23.36 million2.3%$26.1 million-10.5%
Materials, excluding chemicals$22.74 million2.3%$34.45 million-34%
Other consumer nondurables$20.08 million2%$13.01 million+54.3%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$14.75 million1.5%$11.88 million+24.2%
Medicinal equipment$12.87 million1.3%$9.626 million+33.7%
Alcoholic beverages, excluding wine$12.12 million1.2%$12.47 million-2.8%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$8.343 million0.8%$6.309 million+32.2%
Minimum value shipments$6.258 million0.6%$6.411 million-2.4%
Semiconductors$3.595 million0.4%$5.61 million-35.9%
Chemicals-organic$3.568 million0.4%$7.536 million-52.7%
Nonagricultural foods, etc.$3.519 million0.3%$4.012 million-12.3%
Laboratory testing instruments$2.986 million0.3%$4.92 million-39.3%
Materials handling equipment$2.961 million0.3%$2.547 million+16.3%
Food oils, oilseeds$2.924 million0.3%$2.794 million+4.6%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$2.706 million0.3%$4.373 million-38.1%
Electric apparatus$2.444 million0.2%$1.945 million+25.7%
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