Amazon UK FBA Fee Guide 2025: How to Cut Costs and Boost Profits.

Blue30
May 15
8 min read

If you sell (or plan to sell) on Amazon UK, you’ve probably wondered: what Amazon UK FBA UK fees really costing me? The short answer is more than you think, unless you know how to manage them.

Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) is a game-changer for e-commerce businesses. You get Amazon handling storage, packing, delivery, returns, and customer service. You even get that shiny Prime badge, which buyers trust. But there’s a catch Amazon FBA isn’t free, and the fees can eat into your margins faster than a January sale.

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Amazon UK FBA fees, how they work, where sellers lose money, and most importantly.

What Are Amazon UK FBA Fees?

Before you can reduce your FBA costs, you need to understand them. Amazon’s fee structure is notoriously complicated, with different charges for fulfilment, storage, referral commissions, and special services.

In simple terms, you’ll pay three main types of fees:

Fulfilment fees – for picking, packing, shipping, and customer service.
Storage fees – for keeping your inventory in Amazon’s warehouses.
Referral fees – Amazon’s commission for selling on their platform.

On top of that, you may also face charges for returns, stock removal, disposal, aged inventory, and long-term storage.

Selling on Amazon UK: Plans and Basic Costs

To sell on Amazon UK, you need to choose a selling plan:

Individual Plan – £0.75 per item sold. Best if you sell fewer than 35 items per month.
Professional Plan – £25 per month (excluding VAT), no per-item listing fee. Best for anyone serious about building a scalable business.

No matter which plan you pick, you’ll still pay referral fees on every sale.

Amazon UK Referral Fees Explained

Referral fees are Amazon’s way of charging commission for every product sold. They are calculated as a percentage of the sale price (including delivery and gift wrap but excluding VAT) and vary by category.

Typical fees range from 7% to 15%, but can be as high as 45% for certain categories. There’s also a minimum referral fee of £0.25 per item.

Here’s a snapshot of referral fees by category (UK rates for 2025):

Books, Music, Video, DVD – 15%
Beauty & Health – 8.16% if under £10, 15.3% if over £10
Electronics – 7.14%
Clothing & Accessories – 15.3% if under £40, 7.14% if over £40
Jewellery – 20.4% if under £225, 5.1% if over £225

Example:Sell a £100 electronic item → referral fee at 8.16% = £8.16 deducted from your proceeds.

Amazon UK FBA Fulfilment Fees

Fulfilment fees are what you pay Amazon to handle logistics. They vary based on:

Product size and weight
Standard vs oversize tiers
Service options (UK-only, Pan-European FBA, Multi-Channel Fulfilment)

From 1 February 2025, Amazon has simplified its size tiers:

Envelope tiers reduced to five
Oversize tiers reduced to eleven

For larger items, there’s now a base fee plus per-kilo surcharge. This makes fulfilment costs clearer, but it also means sellers of bulky products must watch weight closely every extra kilogram matters.

Key takeaway: Get your product packaging right. Incorrect dimensions or unnecessary weight can put you into a higher fee bracket.

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Amazon UK FBA Storage Fees

When Amazon stores your stock, you pay:

Monthly Inventory Storage Fees – charged per cubic foot. Cheaper Jan–Sept, higher Oct–Dec (peak period).
Aged Inventory Surcharge (Long-Term Storage Fees) – kicks in after 241 days (down from 271 days in 2024).

2025 Aged Inventory Surcharge:

241–270 days: £1.18 per ft³/month
271–300 days: £3.14 per ft³/month
301–330 days: £3.26 per ft³/month
331–365 days: £3.41 per ft³/month
365+ days: £5.71 per ft³/month

Media items (books, DVDs, etc.) are charged at £5.71 per cubic foot OR £0.10 per unit, whichever is greater, after 365 days.

Bottom line: Don’t let your stock sit idle. FBA is not a free warehouse.

New Amazon UK FBA Fee Changes in 2025

Amazon has announced several important updates:

Light Envelope Tier: Standardised rates for small, lightweight products, reducing cost variation.
Minimum Referral Fee for Oversized Items Reduced: From £25 to £20. Good news for sellers of large, low-value items.
Pan-European Oversized Surcharge: Selling across borders now adds €0.53 to €5.50 per unit for big products.
Storage Utilisation Surcharge: Pay extra if you store more than you sell, encouraging better inventory turnover.

These changes make cost control more important than ever. Sellers need to know exactly what each unit costs — from inbound shipping to final fulfilment.

Additional Amazon FBA Costs to Watch

Beyond the big three fees, sellers may face:

Return-to-seller fees – £0.45 to £10+ per unit.
Disposal fees – £0.61 to £13.23+ per unit if Amazon destroys stock.
Liquidation fees – 15% referral fee on recovered value + £0.30–£3.97 processing.
Prep service fees – if Amazon bags, labels or bubble-wraps products for you.
Removal order fees – when you pull stock back out of FBA.

These costs add up quickly, particularly if you rely on Amazon to prep your goods. That’s where Blue30 can save you money by prepping stock before it reaches the warehouse avoiding Amazon’s higher per-unit charges and their potential loss of inventory that is a common factor.

Why Sellers Overpay Amazon UK FBA Fees

Even experienced sellers often lose money to incorrect fees. Common problems include:

Mislabelled product dimensions or weights
Overpaying for Amazon’s own prep services
Poor stock rotation leading to long-term storage surcharges
Using FBA for unprofitable products
Not disputing incorrect FBA charges

Blue30 specialises in preventing these pitfalls. By providing cost-effective FBA prep services, we ensure your products arrive at Amazon correctly packaged, labelled, and ready to ship saving you both time and unnecessary fees. We also offer a Amazon FBM order fulfilment service that benefits from lesser Amazon FBA selling fees.

How to Calculate Your Amazon UK FBA Fees

To work out your true cost per item:

Start with your landed cost (purchase price + shipping to the UK).
Add Amazon referral fees (category-specific %).
Add FBA fulfilment fee (based on size/weight tier).
Add storage fees (monthly cost per cubic foot).
Include prep costs (Amazon or third-party).
Consider returns, removal, or disposal fees if relevant.

Amazon provides an FBA Revenue Calculator, but remember it’s only accurate if your product dimensions and weights are correct.

Tips to Reduce Amazon UK FBA Fees

1. Get Your Packaging Right

Oversized packaging can bump your product into a higher fulfilment tier. Blue30 optimises packaging to meet Amazon’s FBA requirements without excess bulk.

2. Avoid Long-Term Storage

Keep stock moving. Use demand forecasting and smaller, more frequent shipments to prevent inventory sitting for 241+ days.

3. Use FBA Prep Services Wisely

Amazon’s own prep fees are often higher than third-party alternatives. Blue30 handles labelling, bagging, bubble wrapping, and compliance checks at competitive rates.

View our list of the 10 top UK FBA prep centres.

4. Audit Your Fees Regularly

Mistakes happen. Sellers are often overcharged because Amazon mismeasures products or applies the wrong fee.

5. Choose the Right Fulfilment Network

If you sell across Europe, compare Pan-European FBA vs European Fulfilment Network vs UK-only FBA. The cheapest option depends on your sales volume and product size.

Amazon UK FBA Statistics 2025 You Should Know

Amazon holds 30% of the UK e-commerce market.
Generated £30 billion in 2023.
49% of Amazon UK units are fulfilled via FBA.
85,000+ UK sellers use FBA.
Average FBA profit margins: 15–20%.
Amazon UK runs 21 fulfilment centres.
Over 1 million returns daily are processed.
80% of UK Prime members expect next-day delivery — making FBA critical for competitiveness.

These numbers underline why understanding FBA fees is vital. With tighter margins, sellers can’t afford to ignore hidden costs.

Table 1. Local and Pan-European Fulfilment Rates¹ ³

Applicable from May 15, 2025 For Clothing, Accessories, Rucksacks, and Handbags

Base rate for first 100 g, plus incremental charge per additional 100 g

Tier (size/weight)	UK (GBP)	CEP (DE/PL/CZ)⁴	DE (non-CEE)⁴	FR (EUR)⁴	IT (EUR)⁴	ES (EUR)⁴
Small Parcel 1 (35×25×7 cm ≤3.9 kg)	2.83 / 0.02	3.04 / 0.05	3.30 / 0.05	4.97 / 0.03	4.54 / 0.02	3.55 / 0.04
Small Parcel 2 (35×25×9 cm ≤3.9 kg)	2.87 / 0.02	3.08 / 0.06	3.34 / 0.06	5.01 / 0.05	4.58 / 0.03	3.59 / 0.04
Small Parcel 3 (35×25×12 cm ≤3.9 kg)	2.91 / 0.02	3.12 / 0.07	3.38 / 0.07	5.05 / 0.08	4.62 / 0.06	3.62 / 0.05
Medium Parcel 1 (40×30×6 cm ≤11.9 kg)	2.97 / 0.02	3.24 / 0.07	3.50 / 0.07	5.45 / 0.08	4.83 / 0.06	3.85 / 0.07
Medium Parcel 2 (40×30×20 cm ≤11.9 kg)	3.10 / 0.03	3.47 / 0.07	3.73 / 0.07	5.69 / 0.08	5.05 / 0.07	3.91 / 0.08
Large Parcel 1 (45×34×10 cm ≤11.9 kg)	3.34 / 0.03	3.71 / 0.07	3.97 / 0.07	6.16 / 0.08	5.30 / 0.08	4.08 / 0.11
Large Parcel 2 (45×34×26 cm ≤11.9 kg)	3.97 / 0.03	4.12 / 0.08	4.38 / 0.08	6.25 / 0.08	5.44 / 0.08	4.53 / 0.11

Table 2. European Fulfilment Network (EFN) Rates² ³

Applicable from May 15, 2025 For Clothing, Accessories, Rucksacks, and Handbags

Base rate for first 100 g, plus incremental charge per additional 100 g

Tier (size/weight)	UK (GBP)	CEP (DE/PL/CZ)	DE (non-CEE)³	FR (EUR)	IT (EUR)	ES (EUR)
Small Parcel 1 (35×25×7 cm <3.9 kg)	NA	NA	6.80 / 0.01	7.06 / 0.01	6.80 / 0.01	6.80 / 0.01
Small Parcel 2 (35×25×9 cm <3.9 kg)	NA	NA	7.25 / 0.02	7.51 / 0.02	7.25 / 0.02	7.25 / 0.02
Small Parcel 3 (35×25×12 cm <3.9 kg)	NA	NA	8.15 / 0.04	8.41 / 0.04	8.15 / 0.04	8.15 / 0.04
Medium Parcel 1 (40×30×6 cm <11.9 kg)	NA	NA	8.61 / 0.05	8.87 / 0.05	8.61 / 0.05	8.61 / 0.05
Medium Parcel 2 (40×30×20 cm <11.9 kg)	NA	NA	10.42 / 0.09	10.68 / 0.09	10.42 / 0.09	10.42 / 0.09
Large Parcel 1 (45×34×10 cm <11.9 kg)	NA	NA	10.87 / 0.09	11.13 / 0.09	10.87 / 0.09	10.87 / 0.09
Large Parcel 2 (45×34×26 cm <11.9 kg)	NA	NA	11.78 / 0.09	12.04 / 0.09	11.78 / 0.09	11.78 / 0.09

Table 3. Remote Fulfilment Fees (UK ↔ EU)² ³

Applicable from May 15, 2025 For Clothing, Accessories, Rucksacks, and Handbags

Base rate for first 100 g, plus incremental charge per additional 100 g

Tier (size/weight)	DE/FR/IT/ES → UK (GBP)	UK → DE/FR/IT/ES (GBP)
Small Parcel 1 (35×25×7 cm <3.9 kg)	3.24 / 0.01	5.61 / 0.01
Small Parcel 2 (35×25×9 cm <3.9 kg)	3.46 / 0.01	5.98 / 0.01
Small Parcel 3 (35×25×12 cm <3.9 kg)	3.89 / 0.02	6.73 / 0.03
Medium Parcel 1 (40×30×6 cm <11.9 kg)	4.10 / 0.03	7.10 / 0.04
Medium Parcel 2 (40×30×20 cm <11.9 kg)	4.97 / 0.04	8.60 / 0.07
Large Parcel 1 (45×34×10 cm <11.9 kg)	5.18 / 0.04	8.97 / 0.07
Large Parcel 2 (45×34×26 cm <11.9 kg)	5.62 / 0.04	9.72 / 0.07

Local and Pan-European Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) Fees¹ ³ ⁴ ⁵

Standard per-unit fulfilment fee (sold on Amazon)Rates vary by weight tier and destination market.

Detailed tables include rates for:
- Light envelopes (≤20 g to ≤100 g)
- Standard envelopes (≤210 g to ≤460 g)
- Large and Extra-large envelopes (≤960 g)
- Small and Standard parcels (≤150 g to ≤11.9 kg)
- Oversize tiers (small, standard light/heavy, large, bulky, heavy, special up to >60 kg)
Fees are listed for UK, Central Europe (DE/PL/CZ), Germany (non-CEE), France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, and Belgium.
Weight-based incremental charges apply for oversized and heavy tiers.

European Fulfilment Network (EFN) & Remote Fulfilment Adjustments² ³ ⁵

Envelope and oversized size tiers have been revised; corresponding EFN and Remote Fulfilment fees are updated.
Parcel-size tier fees remain unchanged.
Remote Fulfilment between the UK and EU allows cross-border selling without requiring a VAT registration in the destination market or storing inventory locally.

Frequently Asked Questions About Amazon UK FBA Fees

Q: Can Amazon UK FBA fees change over time?Yes. Amazon reviews fees annually, often increasing them to reflect higher labour and transport costs. Always check for the latest updates.

Q: Are FBA fees worth paying?For most sellers yes. FBA improves delivery speed, boosts your Buy Box chances, and earns customer trust. But you must control costs.

Q: Should I always use Amazon’s prep service?Not necessarily. Third-party prep services like Blue30 are usually cheaper, faster, and more flexible while still meeting Amazon’s compliance standards.

Conclusion: Cut Your Amazon UK FBA Fee

Amazon UK FBA is a powerful way to scale your e-commerce business — but only if you understand and manage the fees. Between referral fees, fulfilment charges, storage surcharges, and hidden costs, it’s easy to see your profits disappear.

Blue30’s FBA Prep services help sellers reduce fees and avoid costly mistakes. We ensure your products are packaged, labelled, and compliant before they ever reach Amazon saving you time, stress, and money.

Ready to protect your margins and grow your business?Get in touch with Blue30 today and let’s optimise your FBA costs.