Amazon has just released their FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) fee updates for 2025, and while they say they’re not raising referral fees, other costs are going up. These changes will affect sellers in the UK and Europe, and understanding them will help you prepare for the upcoming year. Let’s break down the most important updates.
🚨 Higher Monthly Storage Fees
Starting on February 1, 2025, Amazon will raise storage fees for some categories of products. This will affect:
- Clothing, Eyewear, Shoes, and Bags: Fees will go up by up to 15% for these categories.
- Q4 (October–December): All product categories will see higher storage fees during the busy holiday season.
What does this mean for you? You’ll need to manage your inventory carefully and avoid storing too many items, especially during Q4. Having the right amount of stock will help you avoid extra fees.
📦 Aged Inventory Surcharge Gets Bigger
From April 15, 2025, Amazon will charge an extra fee for products that have been stored in their warehouses for 181–210 days (previously this applied only to items aged over 270 days).
Why does this matter? Older inventory will cost more to keep in Amazon’s warehouses. You’ll need to move products faster and avoid holding onto slow-selling items for too long.
🔍 Removal and Disposal Fees Rise
Starting in February 2025, Amazon is increasing the costs for removing or disposing of inventory:
- Standard-size items: Removal or disposal will cost 10–15% more per unit.
- Oversize items: These will also see similar increases.
What should you do? Remove unsellable or excess stock earlier to avoid these higher fees. Plan to clear out slow-moving items before they become a bigger cost.
🛑 Returns Processing Fee Increase
For sellers in the Clothing and Footwear categories, the returns processing fees are going up.
Since returns are already high in these categories, this will make them even more expensive. To manage this, consider improving your product descriptions or customer experience to reduce returns.
Good News: A Few Benefits Too!
While there are fee increases, there are some positives to balance them out:
- Lower Fulfillment Fees in Some Countries: In the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, Amazon is lowering fulfillment fees for certain items, which could help save money.
- Incentives for New Sellers & Products: Amazon’s FBA New Selection program gives discounts for new sellers and new products, which can help you save on fees when launching new items.
What Should You Do?
Although the fee increases might seem small individually, they can add up quickly. To stay ahead, here are a few things you can do:
- Manage Your Inventory Well: Make sure you’re only storing the amount of stock you need to avoid extra storage fees.
- Sell Through Older Products Faster: Keep track of how long your items have been in Amazon’s warehouses and remove older inventory before it gets too expensive.
- Plan for Returns: Work on reducing your return rates by making sure customers are happy with their purchases.
- Take Advantage of Discounts: If you’re new to selling or launching new products, check out Amazon’s incentives to save on fees.
Final Thoughts
While Amazon is raising some fees, they’re also offering discounts and programs that can help offset costs. By planning ahead, managing your inventory well, and making smart moves on returns and removals, you can still keep your business profitable. How are you planning to adjust your strategy for 2025? Let us know in the comments!
