FBA fees can quickly get complex. In this guide, we break down all the costs for 2025 so you can calculate your margin correctly. Including hidden costs that many sellers overlook.
Overview of FBA Fees
Amazon charges several types of fees for FBA. Here is the complete overview:
| Fee type | Description | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment Fee | Pick, pack & shipping | 2,50€ - 15€+ |
| Storage fee | Monthly storage costs | 26€ - 36€/m³ |
| Long-term storage | For goods >365 days | 170€/m³ additional |
| Removal fee | Retrieval of goods | 0,25€ - 1€ per unit |
Fulfillment Fees in Detail
The fulfillment fee is the main fee and is charged per shipped unit. It is based on:
- Product Size: Standard vs. oversized
- Weight: Actual vs. volumetric weight
- Season: Q4 often has higher fees
Standard sizes (up to 45 x 34 x 26 cm)
| Weight | Fee DE |
|---|---|
| Up to 100g | 2,50€ |
| 100-250g | 2,85€ |
| 250-500g | 3,20€ |
| 500-1000g | 4,10€ |
| 1-2kg | 4,85€ |
Understanding Storage Fees
The monthly storage fee is charged per cubic metre:
- January - September: 26€/m³
- October - December: 36€/m³ (Q4 surcharge)
Long-term storage fee
For products that sit in storage for more than 365 days, Amazon charges an additional 170€/m³. This can completely eat into your margin!
Hidden Costs That Sellers Overlook
1. Return fees
For returns, the fulfillment fees are often charged again. With high return rates, this can quickly get expensive.
2. Disposal fees
If you have unsellable goods disposed of, it costs 0,10€ - 0,60€ per unit.
3. Labelling fees
If Amazon has to label your products: 0,15€ per unit.
4. Unplanned Service Fees
For incorrectly prepared shipments, Amazon charges additional fees (0,20€ - 2€ per unit).
How to Calculate Correctly
For a correct margin calculation, you should use the following formula:
Net profit = Selling price
- Amazon Referral Fee (15%)
- FBA Fulfillment Fee
- Proportional storage costs
- Purchase price
- Other costs (returns, PPC, etc.)
With the Sellercore Profit Dashboard, you can track all these costs automatically and see your real margin per product in real time.
Conclusion
FBA fees are complex but calculable. The most important points:
- Fulfillment fees are based on size and weight
- Storage fees rise significantly in Q4
- Long-term storage avoided through good inventory management
- Hidden costs (returns, disposal) factored in
Keep an eye on your FBA costs
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