Warenpost

Warenpost is a postal service product offered by Deutsche Post, the German postal service, designed for merchants to ship small goods within Germany at reduced rates. The service targets lightweight, non‑fragile items such as books, media, accessories, and other merchandise that can be packed in a standard mail format. It fills a niche between an ordinary letter and a larger parcel and is commonly used by small businesses and online retailers that ship high volumes of small items.

The service is intended for domestic delivery within Germany and typically requires a Deutsche Post business account or registration to use. Each shipment must meet size and weight limits defined by Deutsche Post, and items must comply with postal regulations and be properly packaged. Prohibited materials and items that pose safety concerns are not eligible. Labeling and processing follow the standard Warenpost procedures at designated points in the postal network. In some cases, merchants may choose options that include tracking or additional insurance.

Tariffs are published by Deutsche Post and are based on weight and size rather than distance. Warenpost is marketed as a cost‑effective alternative to traditional parcel shipments for small, light items and can offer competitive delivery times depending on the service level and destination.

Deutsche Post introduced Warenpost as part of its parcel portfolio to provide a cheaper shipping option for regular shipments of small goods, supporting e‑commerce and business customers.