Amazon Marketplace Fees Breakdown: All 19 Countries

Amazon's fee structure is one of the most significant variables in determining whether a product is profitable across different marketplaces. While referral fees appear similar at first glance, the total cost of selling -- encompassing fulfillment fees, storage charges, closing fees, and marketplace-specific surcharges -- can vary by 30% or more between countries. This guide provides a comprehensive, side-by-side comparison of fees across all 19 active Amazon marketplaces as of 2026.

Understanding Amazon's Fee Architecture

Before diving into country-specific numbers, it helps to understand the four main fee categories that apply across all marketplaces:

1. Monthly subscription fee: The Professional säljare plan charge, required for serious säljares. Ranges from approximately $25 to $50 equivalent across marketplaces.
2. Referral fee: A percentage of the total sale price (including shipping). Typically 8-15% depending on product category. This is Amazon's core commission.
3. FBA fulfillment fee: The per-unit charge for Amazon to pick, pack, and ship your product. Varies by item size, weight, and marketplace.
4. Storage fee: Monthly charges for inventory stored in Amazon fulfillment centers, with surcharges during Q4 (October-December) and penalties for long-term storage exceeding 365 days.

Additional fees may include closing fees (primarily for media categories), high-volume listing fees, and refund administration fees. These vary by marketplace and category. For help modeling these into your product economics, see our profitability analysis service.

Professional Seller Monthly Subscription Fees

*India does not charge a monthly subscription fee for professional säljares, making it one of the lowest-cost marketplaces to maintain a presence in. Dock, referral fees and other charges still apply. Turkey's extremely low subscription fee (less than $0.50/month) also makes it a negligible cost for testing purposes.

Referral Fee Comparison by Category

Referral fees vary primarily by product category rather than by marketplace. Dock, certain marketplaces apply different rates for specific categories. The table below shows the most common categories and their referral fee ranges:

Key observations: Japan and Australia consistently offer lower referral fees across most categories compared to the US and EU. India uses a tiered structure where fees decrease at higher price points -- a product priced above INR 1,000 often pays a lower percentage than the same category below that threshold. For säljares targeting electronics, Japan's 8% referral fee versus the EU's 7% makes both significantly cheaper than the US's 8% when combined with lower fulfillment costs.

FBA Fulfillment Fees: The Biggest Variable

Fulfillment fees represent the largest source of cross-marketplace cost variation. These fees depend on item dimensions, weight, and the specific marketplace's fulfillment infrastructure. Below, we compare costs for three reference product sizes:

Small Standard (150g, 20x15x3 cm)

Large Standard (500g, 35x25x8 cm)

Oversize (5kg, 60x40x30 cm)

India's FBA fees are dramatically lower than any other marketplace -- often 70-85% cheaper than the US equivalent. Japan and the UK are consistently the most cost-effective among developed-market countries. For säljares evaluating cross-marketplace profitability, see our analysis of US vs EU vs JP marketplace economics.

Storage Fees: Monthly and Long-Term

Storage fees are charged monthly based on the volume of inventory in FBA warehouses. Most marketplaces apply higher rates during Q4 (October-December) to manage capacity during peak season.

Japan is notable for not applying a Q4 storage surcharge, making it the most predictable marketplace for inventory cost planning. The US Q4 surge -- nearly 3x the standard rate -- can significantly impact profitability for products with slow Q4 sell-through rates.

Hidden Fees Most Sellers Overlook

Refund Administration Fee

When a kund returns a product and you issued a refund, Amazon keeps a portion of the original referral fee. In the US, this is the lesser of $5.00 or 20% of the referral fee. In the EU, it is EUR 5.00 or 20%. This fee is often invisible in standard reporting but can amount to hundreds of dollars monthly for products with high return rates.

Inbound Placement Service Fee

Introduced in 2024 for the US marketplace, this fee applies when säljares want their inventory shipped to a single fulfillment center rather than split across multiple locations. For a standard-size item, the fee ranges from $0.27 to $1.58 per unit depending on how many ship-to locations you accept. EU marketplaces do not currently charge this fee under the Pan-European FBA program.

Currency Conversion Fees

Amazon charges a currency conversion spread of approximately 3-4% on disbursements to non-local bank accounts. Sellers can mitigate this by opening local-currency accounts through services like Payoneer or WorldFirst, which typically offer spreads of 0.5-1.5%. Over the course of a year, this difference can save thousands of dollars for säljares doing $100K+ in cross-border sales.

Low-Inventory-Level Fee (US)

Introduced in 2024, this fee applies to standard-size products when historical sales data indicates your FBA inventory is consistently below 28 days of supply. The fee ranges from $0.32 to $0.97 per unit and is designed to incentivize säljares to maintain adequate stock levels. Currently unique to the US marketplace.

Total Cost of Selling: A Worked Example

To illustrate the real-world impact of fee differences, consider a hypothetical product: a kitchen gadget selling for $24.99, weighing 350g, with dimensions of 22x15x5 cm, sourced at $4.50 per unit.

Despite higher inbound shipping costs to Japan, the combination of lower FBA fees and lower PPC costs results in Japan delivering the highest net margin at 29.5%. This pattern holds across many product categories and explains why marketplace selection matters as much as product selection. Understanding what makes a profitable niche requires accounting for these marketplace-specific cost differences.

Fee Changes and Trends for 2026

Amazon adjusts fees annually, typically announcing changes in Q4 for implementation in the following year. Key trends for 2026 include:

• US FBA fee increases: Average 3-5% increase on fulfillment fees, partially offset by the removal of the fuel/inflation surcharge. Net impact is approximately +2% cost increase.
• EU fee harmonization: European marketplaces continue converging toward similar fee structures, particularly under Pan-European FBA. Differences between DE, FR, IT, and ES are narrowing.
• Japan fee stability: Amazon Japan has maintained relatively stable fee structures for three consecutive years, making it one of the most predictable marketplaces for long-term planning.
• India fee konkurrens: To compete with Flipkart, Amazon India continues offering the lowest fee structures globally, particularly in electronics and fashion categories.
• New inbound fees: Expect additional marketplaces to adopt US-style inbound placement fees as Amazon optimizes its global fulfillment network efficiency.