The cost structure to sell on Amazon globally depends on your selling plan, product category, fulfillment strategy, and other variables. The options are flexible allowing you to choose the most suitable combination for your business goals.
Amazon selling fee structure to sell in Middle East
The below details are the standardised cost structure to sell internationally.
Subscription Fee
Based on region where you want to sell and the selling plan you choose.
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Referral Fee
Based on the product category. Most referral fees are between 8% and 15%.
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Shipping Cost
Based on your shipment method - whether you fulfill your own orders or use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
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Other cost
Additional fees (FBA related) depending on the optional programs you choose like advertising or premium account services.
Cost to sell in Middle East
As a limited time offer, currently there is no (Zero) monthly subscription fee for you to sell your products in UAE or in Saudi Arabia via Amazon Global Selling.
You will be charged a Referral fee (basis the product you sell) on your sales and you have the shipping cost and other promotional cost that you might incur basis how you want to do your business as mentioned below.
Monthly subscription fee, referral fee and shipping cost are the major components of the cost structure to sell internationally. The shipping fee varies based on the type of fulfillment methods you have chosen. You can choose to self-ship or merchant fulfilled method (you ship the products directly to customers once you receive the order) or you can opt for Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) option. In FBA, you can ship the products to Amazon's international fulfillment centres (warehouses). Amazon stores the products and deliver them once customers orders the products.
Self Ship
Referral Fee
Starting from 4% or min 3 AED, varies by category
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Shipping Cost
Cost you will incur for shipping your order through a 3rd party carrier of your choice
Referral fee and shipping cost are the two major components of cost to sell internationally. The shipping fee varies based on the type of fulfillment methods you have chosen. You can choose to "Self-Ship" or Merchant Fulfilled method (you ship the products directly to customers once the you receives the order) or you can opt for fulfillment by Amazon option where in you can ship the products to Amazon's international fulfillment centres (warehouses), Amazon stores the products and deliver them to customers once customers orders the products.
Self Ship
Referral Fee
Starting from 5%, varies by category
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Shipping Cost
Cost you will incur for shipping your order through a 3rd party carrier of your choice