If you’ve been selling on Amazon FBA, you’ve likely noticed that fees keep going up—often by 50-200% over time.
Every year, sellers are forced to adjust their pricing and profitability models to account for these increases. While some years bring modest 5% hikes, others introduce major program changes or entirely new fees, making it even harder for sellers to maintain margins.
To help sellers understand how Amazon FBA fees have evolved, we put together this breakdown of year-over-year changes—so you can see just how much the costs of selling on Amazon have skyrocketed.
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The Evolution of Amazon FBA Fees
When Amazon first launched Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), its goal was to attract third-party sellers by offering low fulfillment fees and seamless logistics.
But over the past decade, the cost of using FBA has increased dramatically:
📈 Standard-size FBA fees have increased 96%
📈 Oversized FBA fees have increased 74%
📈 Removal fees have surged by 460%
While these increases may seem staggering, they’ve been rolled out gradually, often alongside major program changes that have reshaped how sellers operate on Amazon.
Why Amazon Keeps Raising FBA Fees
Amazon’s fee increases aren’t just about boosting revenue—they're often tied to logistics optimization and shifting business priorities.
Here’s how Amazon has justified its FBA fee hikes over the years:
🔹 Rising fulfillment and storage costs – Amazon has cited higher labor and operational expenses as a reason for increasing fees.
🔹 Encouraging better inventory management – Many fee hikes have targeted storage and removal fees, pushing sellers to keep leaner inventory levels.
🔹 Adapting to seasonal demand – The introduction of Q4 storage surcharges has forced sellers to adjust their inventory strategy ahead of peak season.
🔹 Introducing new seller programs – As Amazon expands its logistics services, sellers have been required to opt into new programs—often with added costs.
What This Means for Amazon Sellers
Amazon’s annual FBA fee increases aren’t stopping anytime soon. Sellers must be prepared to:
✔️ Analyze yearly FBA fee changes to adjust pricing and profit margins.
✔️ Optimize inventory management to minimize storage and removal costs.
✔️ Explore alternative fulfillment options like third-party logistics (3PLs) to compare costs.
✔️ Account for fee increases in long-term growth plans to maintain healthy profit margins.
Selling on Amazon is still profitable, but it’s becoming more expensive every year. Staying informed about FBA fee changes is critical for keeping your business competitive and profitable.
