Amazon Fee Increase 2025: What Sellers Need to Know
Overview of all announced fee changes and how to adjust your calculations accordingly.
Overview of the changes
The most important fee changes for Germany at a glance:
| Fee type | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping fee (standard size, up to 250g) | 3,07 € | 3,22 € | +4,9% |
| Shipping fee (standard size, 250-500g) | 3,42 € | 3,58 € | +4,7% |
| Shipping fee (standard size, 500-1000g) | 4,25 € | 4,49 € | +5,6% |
| Storage fee Jan-Sep (per m³/month) | 26,00 € | 27,30 € | +5,0% |
| Storage fee Oct-Dec (per m³/month) | 36,00 € | 39,60 € | +10,0% |
| Selling fee (Referral Fee) | 15% | 15% | none |
| FBA return fee | 2,50 € | 2,75 € | +10,0% |
Shipping fees in detail
FBA shipping fees rise by an average of 4-6% in 2025. Particularly affected are:
Standard-size products
- Light products (up to 250g): +0,15 € per unit
- Medium products (250-1000g): +0,16-0,24 € per unit
- Heavy products (over 1kg): +0,30-0,50 € per unit
Oversize products
For oversized products (over 45x34x26cm or over 12kg), the increases are smaller in percentage terms, but often higher in absolute terms. The fees rise by around 3-4%.
Storage fees
Storage fees rise noticeably in 2025 – especially in Q4:
January - September
October - December
Long-term storage fees
The long-term storage fees (for inventory over 365 days) remain unchanged in 2025 at:
- 271-365 days: 170 € per m³
- Over 365 days: 340 € per m³ or 0,10 € per unit (whichever is higher)
New fee types in 2025
Amazon is also introducing new fees in 2025:
Low-Price Fee
For products with a selling price under 10 €, an additional fee of 0,25 € per unit is charged. According to Amazon, this is intended to cover the increased handling costs for low-cost items.
Impact of the Low-Price Fee
Sustainability surcharge
From Q2 2025, Amazon plans an optional "sustainability surcharge" for sellers who do not meet the Climate Pledge Friendly Badge. Details are yet to be announced.
Recommended actions
Here's how to prepare for the fee changes:
1. Update your calculations
Update your product calculations with the new fees. Use the Sellercore Profit Calculator for a quick recalculation.
2. Adjust prices
Raise your selling prices accordingly to maintain your margins. On average, a 2-4% price increase is needed.
3. Raise minimum margins in the Repricer
Adjust the minimum margins in your Repricer. The new fees should be factored in.
4. Clean up your portfolio
Products with very low margins may become unprofitable due to the increases. Critically review which SKUs still make sense.
5. Optimise inventory management
With the higher storage fees, excess inventory becomes even more expensive. Implement rigorous inventory management.
Conclusion
The 2025 fee increases are moderate, but they add up. The most important points:
- Shipping fees: +4-6% on average
- Storage fees: +5-10%, especially expensive in Q4
- New Low-Price Fee: Affects products under 10 €
- Action required: Adjust calculations and prices by February
Those who react now can absorb the fee increases and protect their margins.
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