Chinese Shopping Sites: How to Buy from China and Ship to Bahrain

Found the perfect item on a Chinese website but not sure how to get it to Bahrain? Here is how to choose the right site, order safely and receive it at your door.

Shopping from China gives you factory prices and a huge choice, from clothes and phone accessories to home goods and spare parts. Many Chinese marketplaces sell mainly inside China, so the reliable way to buy is with an Oreem address in China. You order and pay on the website, we receive your parcels, ship them to Bahrain, clear customs and deliver to your door. For freight options and transit times, see shipping from China to Bahrain.

Bahraini shopper opening an order from a Chinese website at home in Bahrain
Quick answer: To shop from Chinese websites and ship to Bahrain, get an Oreem address in China, place your order on the site and enter that address at checkout. Oreem receives your parcels, sends them by air express in 4–7 working days, by air cargo in 10–14 working days or by sea in 35–60 working days, clears Bahrain customs and delivers to your door, with cash on delivery in BHD.

Shipping Prices from China to Bahrain

Air express from China to Bahrain costs BHD 14.5 for 1 kg with Oreem, delivered to your door in 4–7 working days. Air cargo costs BHD 5.5–6.6 per kg (10 kg minimum, 10–14 working days) and sea freight BHD 135 per CBM (0.2 CBM minimum, 35–60 working days). Bahrain customs and VAT on imports are charged separately.

FromMode1 kg2 kg5 kgDelivery (working days)
ChinaAir express14.518474–7

Prices in BHD, delivered to the door in Bahrain. China and US prices depend on the pickup location; Europe varies by postal code. Bahrain customs and VAT on imports are charged separately. Prices updated:

ServicePrice (BHD)MinimumDelivery (working days)
Air cargo, China to Bahrain5.5–6.6 per kg10 kg10–14
Sea freight (shared container), China to Bahrain135 per CBM0.2 CBM35–60

Air and sea cargo from China must be delivered to Oreem’s cargo warehouse in China first. Prices updated:

Oreem brings imports to Bahrain with its own team and partner carriers such as Aramex, DHL and FedEx, with live tracking to your door.

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Why Shoppers Choose Oreem

Thousands of customers across Bahrain and the GCC trust Oreem to bring their online orders home, customs cleared and delivered to the door.

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Oreem courier carrying parcels from China from the delivery van to a building in Manama

How to Order from China to Bahrain, Step by Step

Ordering from China takes six simple steps. First, contact Oreem to get your address in China. Second, choose your items on the Chinese website and pay for them there. Third, enter your Oreem China address as the delivery address at checkout. Fourth, the seller sends your order inside China to our address, where we receive it. Fifth, we ship your order to Bahrain by air or sea. Sixth, we clear Bahrain customs and deliver the parcel to your door anywhere in the Kingdom.
The Short Version:

Get your Oreem address in China
Order on the Chinese website
Receive it at your door in Bahrain

Popular Chinese Shopping Sites Compared

The main Chinese marketplaces by type, so you know where to look before you buy:

Site Type Who sells Good for
Taobao Retail marketplace, mainly inside China Mostly individual sellers and small shops A huge choice of everyday items at low prices
Tmall Retail marketplace for brands, mainly inside China Brands and official brand stores Branded goods bought from official stores
JD.com Online retailer, mainly inside China JD itself and third-party sellers Shoppers who want an established retailer with its own delivery network in China
Pinduoduo Low-price group buying app, mainly inside China Many small sellers and factories The lowest prices, often by buying together with others
1688 Wholesale marketplace, mainly inside China Factories and wholesalers Shops buying in bulk at factory prices
AliExpress Retail marketplace for international buyers Chinese sellers and exporters Single items from a site in English and other languages
Alibaba.com Wholesale marketplace for international buyers Manufacturers and trading companies Businesses buying larger quantities from suppliers
Temu Retail marketplace for international buyers Many sellers, run by the company behind Pinduoduo Low-price items through an international app

Site names are given as examples only. Oreem is an independent shipping company and is not a partner of any of these sites. Delivery options on international sites vary from seller to seller.

Choosing the Right Chinese Website

Start with two questions: are you buying one item for yourself or many items to resell, and is the site made for buyers inside China or abroad? Retail sites sell single items, while wholesale sites expect larger orders and often set a minimum quantity. Sites made for buyers inside China usually have the widest choice and the lowest prices, but their pages are in Chinese and many sellers only deliver inside China. Your browser can translate a page into English or Arabic, and searching with a photo of the item often finds it faster than typing. Check which payment methods the site accepts at checkout before you fill your cart.
Before You Buy:

Decide between retail and wholesale
Translate Chinese pages in your browser
Check the payment methods at checkout
Bahraini shopper comparing products on Chinese websites before ordering
Customer in Bahrain checking gadgets and accessories ordered from China

Buying Tips: Sizes, Photos and Sellers

A little checking before you pay saves most problems. Chinese clothing sizes often run smaller than Gulf and European sizes, so compare the size chart in centimetres with a piece you already own instead of trusting the letter size. Look at photos posted by other buyers in the reviews, not only the seller photos. Choose sellers with a good rating, many sales and a long history, and message the seller if anything is unclear. Some goods cannot be shipped or need approval, such as certain batteries, liquids and medicines, so check our list of prohibited items in Bahrain first.
Smart Shopping Checklist:

Compare sizes in centimetres
Read reviews with buyer photos
Check the item is allowed into Bahrain

Your China Address

At checkout, enter your Oreem China address exactly as we give it to you, including every name, line and phone number, so the seller can deliver it without questions. You can send orders from as many sellers and sites as you like to the same address. Oreem receives each order, ships it to Bahrain and clears customs for you. Air express from China costs BHD 14.5 for 1 kg, 18 for 2 kg and 47 for 5 kg. Our virtual address service explains the addresses we offer.
How It Works:

Order from several sellers to one address
We ship them on to Bahrain
Bahrain customs cleared for you
Oreem staff preparing orders from Chinese sellers for shipping to Bahrain
Air cargo plane and container ship for shipping orders from China to Bahrain

Air or Sea: Choosing How Your Order Travels

Once your parcel is ready in China, you choose how it travels. Air express takes 4–7 working days and suits light items you want quickly, such as clothes, accessories and small gadgets. Sea freight takes 35–60 working days and is usually cheaper for heavy or bulky goods, such as furniture, large orders or stock for a shop. Air shipping is usually charged by weight or size, whichever is greater, so light but bulky items can cost more than you expect; our shipping cost guide shows how this works, and our air vs sea freight guide compares both in detail.
Quick Rule:

Air express: 4–7 working days for light items
Sea: 35–60 working days for heavy goods
Air cargo: 10–14 working days for 10 kg or more

Customs, Delivery and Cash on Delivery

When your parcel lands, Oreem handles Bahrain customs clearance for you. Imports into Bahrain generally carry 5% customs duty on the CIF value, which is the price of the goods plus shipping and insurance, and 10% VAT; our customs duty and VAT guide explains the rules, and the official sources are customs.gov.bh and nbr.gov.bh. After clearance, your parcel is delivered door to door anywhere in Bahrain, and you can pay Oreem with cash on delivery in BHD. Shipping is priced per shipment by weight, size and method, so contact us to discuss your order.

Customer in Bahrain paying cash on delivery for a parcel ordered from China

Shop from Any Country

China is only the start. Oreem brings your online orders to Bahrain from around the world:

China

Shipping from China by air or sea, with customs clearance.

USA

Shipping from the USA for orders from American online stores.

United Kingdom

Shipping from the UK for orders from British online stores.

Europe

Shipping from Europe from Germany and the rest of Europe.

Turkey

Shipping from Turkey for fashion, home goods and more.

India

Shipping from India for goods from Indian stores and suppliers.

Buy for Me

Proxy buying when you want us to buy for you.

Shopping from China to Bahrain: FAQ

Can I order from Chinese websites to Bahrain?

Yes. Some sites made for international buyers deliver certain items directly, but many Chinese marketplaces sell mainly inside China. With an Oreem address in China you can buy from them too, and we ship your order to Bahrain.

Which Chinese shopping sites can I use?

You can use any Chinese store that delivers to an address in China, from retail to wholesale sites. Oreem is an independent shipping company and is not a partner of any shopping site.

How long does shipping from China to Bahrain take?

Air express takes 4–7 working days, air cargo 10–14 and sea freight 35–60, counted from when your parcel is ready at our China address.

Can I order from different Chinese sellers?

Yes. Send all your orders to your Oreem China address, and we ship them to Bahrain and clear customs.

Do I pay customs on orders from China?

Imports into Bahrain generally carry 5% customs duty on the CIF value plus 10% VAT. Oreem handles the clearance for you. Check customs.gov.bh and nbr.gov.bh for the official rules.

Can I pay cash on delivery?

You pay the Chinese website when you order. When your parcel reaches you in Bahrain, you can pay Oreem with cash on delivery in BHD.

    Have questions?
    Get answers.

    Ordering from China

    Do I need to speak Chinese?

    No. Your browser can translate most pages, and you can search with a photo of the item.

    Can I order from more than one site?

    Yes. Send every order to your Oreem China address.

    Shipping and customs

    How long does it take?

    4–7 working days by air express and 35–60 working days by sea.

    Who clears customs?

    Oreem handles Bahrain customs clearance and delivers the parcel to your door.

    Getting started

    How do I get a China address?

    Contact us and we will set up your Oreem address in China.

    How much does shipping cost?

    Shipping is priced per shipment by weight, size and method. Contact us to discuss your shipment.