DHL: Post will raise parcel prices significantly in 2027

Dusseldorf. Consumers in Germany will have to pay more for many Deutsche Post parcel shipments in the coming year. The group will “moderately adjust” its prices for private customers in 2027, the Bonn-based company said.

For example, the price for a package S in the branch increases from 4.19 euros to 5.19 euros at the turn of the year, for a package M it is 5.79 euros instead of 5.19 euros and for packages up to two kilos it is 6.79 euros instead of 6.19 euros. At the same time, according to the group, consumers get more service for parcels: in the future, shipment tracking and liability up to 20 euros will automatically be included. Parcels and parcels to countries outside the EU are also becoming more expensive.

In the coming year, the group will differentiate prices in branches and on the Internet. The online price for particularly high-demand products such as the DHL package up to two kilos remains stable at around 6.19 euros. There will be further price increases in 2028. Business customers will also have to pay more in 2027.

The basis for the new prices is a decision by the Federal Network Agency. This also enables the people of Bonn to increase the prices for letter postage. The price for the standard letter is expected to rise to 1.15 euros around 2027, up from 95 cents so far.

The regulator, the Federal Network Agency, still has to finally approve the postal service's plans. “The price adjustments are necessary due to increased costs for wages, energy and inflation as well as to ensure nationwide, more sustainable supply in Germany,” the post explained.