Temu: the Chinese ultra-discount app now shipping to Ecuador

The e-commerce platform Temu offers products at incredibly low prices, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Shein. Temu's orders are now directly available in Ecuador.

If you've been on social media recently, you've likely encountered ads for Temu, the Chinese e-commerce app that has become a major player in Latin America. Owned by PDD Holdings, which also owns Pinduoduo, Temu was launched in 2022 and has expanded across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, offering ultra-cheap products shipped from China.

Huge Discounts

Like its counterpart Pinduoduo in China, Temu attracts customers with deep discounts and a wide range of products. Upon first opening the app, users are offered a 90% discount on an item, with most products marked down by over 50%. It also offers "free gifts" and "giveaways." Categories include home goods, clothing, beauty, technology, and more.

Temu explains that its low prices come from eliminating middlemen and shipping directly from factories to consumers. With the rise of Chinese e-commerce, courier shipments to Ecuador under the '4x4' service (allowing packages under 4kg and $400) have increased significantly, with 2023 imports reaching $327.7 million.

How to Order from Temu in Ecuador

Ecuadorian customers can place orders on Temu, pay with international cards or PayPal, and receive their packages through courier services like Crossborderly and Skypostal. These logistics partners collaborate with local couriers such as Grupo Tramaco, Geomil, and Servientrega for final delivery.

Packages are typically collected from courier offices depending on your city, though Tramaco and Servientrega offer home delivery in certain cases. Delivery usually takes 20 to 30 days, though some delays have been reported. Customers generally do not incur additional shipping costs.