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Why has Amazon increased pricing during Q4? 💣
Amazon increases FBA fees during this period to manage holiday demand and additional operational costs. The changes affect fulfillment fees across product sizes, categories, and remote fulfillment fees for cross-border sales.
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3. Canada FBA Fulfillment Fee Changes
Holiday Peak Fulfillment Fee:
- Similar to the U.S., Amazon Canada FBA fees increase during the peak season for products of all sizes.
- Fee Structure by Product Category:
- Envelope Fulfillment Fees (Small, Lightweight Items):
- Regular Fee: $2.62 per unit
- Peak Season Fee: $2.82 per unit (+$0.20 increase)
- Standard Fulfillment Fees (Mid-sized Items):
- Regular Fee: $5.10 per unit
- Peak Season Fee: $5.60 per unit (+$0.50 increase)
- Oversize Fulfillment Fees (Bulky Items):
- Regular Fee: $11.30 per unit
- Peak Season Fee: $12.30 per unit (+$1.00 increase)
Impact on Sellers:
- Canadian sellers with standard and oversized items will see a notable increase in fulfillment fees. Planning for bulk shipments and focusing on high-margin items can help mitigate the impact of these fee hikes.
4. Remote Fulfillment with FBA Changes
Overview of Remote Fulfillment:
- Remote Fulfillment allows U.S. FBA inventory to be shipped to Canadian, Mexican, and Brazilian customers through Amazon’s network. During peak season, fees for these cross-border shipments increase.
- Fee Structure by Country:
- Canada:
- Regular Fee (Small Standard, 0.5 lb): $3.75 per unit
- Peak Season Fee: $3.95 per unit (+$0.20 increase)
- Mexico:
- Regular Fee (Small Standard, 0.5 lb): $4.10 per unit
- Peak Season Fee: $4.30 per unit (+$0.20 increase)
- Brazil:
- Regular Fee (Small Standard, 0.5 lb): $5.20 per unit
- Peak Season Fee: $5.50 per unit (+$0.30 increase)
Impact on Sellers: