Is There Mercado Libre in Spain, the US or China? How to Buy There from Latin America

No. Mercado Libre doesn't exist in Spain, the United States or China. It only operates in 18 Latin American countries. If you searched for it, you probably found something you liked in a store abroad and want to buy it as easily as you buy on Mercado Libre. The good news: you can, and it's almost as simple.

If you shop on Mercado Libre, you're already an experienced online shopper: you compare prices, read reviews, pay by card and track your parcel from your phone. The only thing missing to shop at any store in the world is an address in the store's country. In this guide we show you which platforms play the role of "Mercado Libre" in Spain, the United States and China, and how to buy from them from your own country.

Which countries is Mercado Libre in?

Mercado Libre operates in 18 countries, all of them in Latin America: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. It has no store in Europe, the United States or Asia.

That's why, when you search for a product on Mercado Libre, what you see is your country's market: your country's sellers, your country's stock and your country's prices. If a model never made it there, for you it doesn't exist.

It's not about giving up buying locally. It's about no longer being limited to the local market.

What about "Mercado Libre international"?

In several countries Mercado Libre has an International Purchase section: products from sellers in the United States and China who sell inside the platform, paid in your currency, with the import handled for you. In Argentina, for example, it launched in December 2024. It's convenient and worth a look.

But it has a clear limit: you only see the sellers who joined that program. Europe isn't there, and neither are most official brand stores, outlets, specialist shops or Europe's second-hand market. It's a window onto the world, not the door.

The "Mercado Libre" of Spain and Europe

Europe has no single giant: each country has its own marketplaces and go-to stores. These are the ones our customers use most:

• Spain: Amazon Spain, eBay, El Corte Inglés, PcComponentes, MediaMarkt and Miravia; and for second-hand, Wallapop and Vinted.
• Germany: Amazon Germany, Otto, Kaufland and Kleinanzeigen (second-hand).
• France: Cdiscount, Fnac and Leboncoin (second-hand).
• Italy: Amazon Italy, Unieuro and Subito (second-hand).
• United Kingdom: Argos, eBay UK and stores like size? or JD Sports.

Many of these stores don't ship to Latin America, or only show you part of their catalogue if you enter an address abroad. We have a step-by-step guide to buying on eBay Spain.

The "Mercado Libre" of the United States

In the United States the big names are Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Target, plus Home Depot for home and tools. On top of that come the official stores of almost every brand, with launches that take months to reach Latin America.

Our US warehouse is in Delaware, a state with no sales tax, so when you shop with your address there you don't pay that tax at the store.

The "Mercado Libre" of China

AliExpress, Temu and Shein already ship straight to Latin America. But they're just the international face of Chinese e-commerce. Inside China there are Taobao, Tmall, JD.com, 1688 and Pinduoduo, with huge catalogues and local-market prices, built mainly for buying within the country. With an address in China or Hong Kong you get access to that market and can combine several purchases into one shipment.

An honest warning: goods made in China often pay more when imported. In Mexico, for example, since August 2025 purchases from countries without a trade agreement pay a 33.5% rate on courier shipments. Check before you buy (you'll find the links for each country below).

The superpower: shop at any store in the world as if you lived there

What separates a local shopper from a global one isn't knowing more or having more money. It's having an address in the country where the store is. With that, stores in Spain, the United States or China treat you like any other local customer.

That's exactly what MDE gives you: real addresses in 10 countries (Spain, Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Turkey, the United States, Hong Kong and China). It's your international mailbox: you shop like a local, we receive your parcel and ship it to your home, whether you're in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay or anywhere else in Latin America.

You don't need to learn anything new. You search, compare and pay just like on Mercado Libre. The only difference is the delivery address.

What if the store won't accept your card? With our Buy for me service you send us the link and we buy it for you:

How it works, step by step

1. Create your account and get your addresses instantly.
2. Shop at any store, entering your MDE address as the delivery address.
3. We receive the parcel at the warehouse in that country, check it, and you see it in your dashboard, with photos.
4. Consolidate if you have several purchases in the same warehouse: they travel together in one box and you pay for one shipment. If needed, we repack them to cut volume.
5. Get a quote, choose your carrier and pay for shipping. We deliver to your home, with tracking from start to finish.

What's worth looking for abroad

Not everything is worth bringing from abroad. The difference in range, versions or price shows most in:

• Electronics and tech: models, colours and configurations that don't reach the region, and the official stores of Apple, Samsung, Lenovo or Logitech.
• Gaming: collector's editions from the Nintendo, PlayStation or Xbox stores, or from Play-Asia in Hong Kong.
• Sneakers and fashion: adidas, Nike, New Balance, Zara, Mango, Zalando or, in luxury, Mytheresa and Farfetch.
• Collectibles: LEGO, Funko Europe, Sylvanian Families or Cardmarket. See our guide to European manga, comics and collectibles.
• European second-hand: pieces you won't find in your local market. We explain it in how to buy on Vinted from Latin America.
• Parts and specialist products: AUTODOC, Bike24 or RS Components. See how to buy car parts in Europe, America and Asia.

Our directory of stores where to buy lists more than 500 stores in Europe, the United States and Asia by category.

The new habit: before you buy it here, look for it there

Becoming a global shopper isn't about switching stores; it's about adding one step to your search. Before paying on Mercado Libre, try this on Google with the exact model name:

• "[model] Spain" or "[model] precio España"
• "[model] Germany", or better in German: "[model] kaufen"
• "[model] USA" or "[model] buy"
• "[brand] official store Europe" and "[brand] outlet"

Always search by the exact model reference (so you compare like with like), and take advantage of the fact that sales seasons in Europe and the United States don't match Latin America's.

Do the full maths (sometimes it pays off, sometimes it doesn't)

The price tag isn't the final price. To compare properly with what you'd pay on Mercado Libre, add up four things:

1. The product price. In Europe it already includes that country's VAT (21% in Spain, 19% in Germany), because the store delivers within Europe. In the United States, with our Delaware address, you pay no sales tax.
2. Shipping from the store to our warehouse. As it's a domestic delivery, it's often free of charge or very cheap.
3. International shipping to your home. It depends on weight, volume and the carrier you choose. Work it out below.
4. Your country's import taxes. Each country has its own allowance and taxes, and they change often. You'll find them on each destination's page: Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador and the rest in countries we ship to.

Work out your shipping cost here:

When it's probably not worth it: cheap, bulky products (shipping outweighs the saving), things you can find on Mercado Libre at the same price with delivery and a local warranty, or purchases you need tomorrow. Buying abroad isn't for everything. It's for when the range, the version or the price over there is worth it.

Three things global shoppers know

• Voltage. Europe and China use 220-230 V; much of Latin America runs on 110-127 V (in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Peru or Uruguay it's 220 V). Dual-voltage chargers (100-240 V), like those for phones and laptops, work anywhere with a plug adapter. Check the label on any appliance.
• Warranty and returns. Check whether the manufacturer's warranty covers your country and the store's returns policy: returning means shipping the parcel back to its country of origin. When your purchase arrives we document the condition of the box, which backs you up.
• Sizes and restrictions. Use each store's size guide and ask before buying loose lithium batteries, flammable liquids or food: some products can't be shipped internationally.

Your favourite stores and brands, one click away

If you're into reselling, we have a guide to buying in Europe and selling on Mercado Libre.

Frequently asked questions

Is there Mercado Libre in Spain?

No. Mercado Libre only operates in 18 Latin American countries. In Spain the equivalents are Amazon Spain, eBay, El Corte Inglés or Miravia, and for second-hand Wallapop and Vinted. You can buy from them from Latin America with an address in Spain.

Is there Mercado Libre in the United States?

No. In the United States people shop on Amazon, eBay, Walmart or Target. With an address in the United States you buy there like a local customer and we forward it to your country.

Is there Mercado Libre in China?

No. In China the big names are Taobao, Tmall, JD.com or 1688, plus AliExpress, Temu and Shein for international buyers. With an address in China or Hong Kong you can also access the local platforms.

What is Mercado Libre international?

It's Mercado Libre's International Purchase section: products from sellers in the United States and China who sell inside the platform. It's convenient, but it only includes those sellers: Europe and most official stores are left out.

Is buying abroad always cheaper than on Mercado Libre?

No. It depends on the product, the weight and your country's taxes. In electronics, collectibles, brand fashion or products not sold in the region the difference is usually worth it; for cheap, bulky items it usually isn't. That's why it pays to do the full maths.

What is an international mailbox?

It's a real address in another country in your name. You shop at that country's stores as if you lived there, the parcel arrives at our warehouse and we forward it to you. With MDE you get addresses in 10 countries in Europe, the United States and Asia.

What if the store won't accept my card?

Use our Buy for me service: send us the product link, we buy it for you and receive it at the warehouse. You can also use a European bank card; we explain how in Wise, Revolut and Trade Republic.

How long does delivery take?

There are two legs: from the store to our warehouse, usually a quick domestic delivery, and from the warehouse to your home. With express courier the international leg usually takes a few days; with the economy option, around one to two weeks, plus your country's customs time. You choose for each shipment.