Creator guide

FOB vs EXW vs DDP Explained

Ask the right freight-term questions when comparing quotes.

Quick answer

EXW, FOB, and DDP allocate delivery obligations differently. Ask where delivery occurs, who appoints transport, and which charges remain outside a quote; they are not interchangeable shipping labels.

Creator workflow

Capture the actual specification, quote, or platform setting for your project, then use the related calculation with those values rather than a generic market assumption.

Common mistakes

Do not treat a category label, supplier term, or platform policy as a universal product specification. Confirm the current version, territory, and contract terms that apply to you.

Related calculators

Source: ICC Incoterms® 2020 wallchart.

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This is educational planning material, not supplier, legal, tax, or platform advice.