Amazon: ‘We’re not increasing fees!’… but here is how we will actually increment them.

Amazon just rolled out their 2025 FBA fee updates for the UK and Europe, and while they claim no FBA referral fee increases, the details tell a different story.

Let’s break this down into what matters most so you’re prepared.

🚨 Monthly Storage Fee Increases
Starting February 1, 2025, storage fees are rising by up to 15% for certain categories like:
⤷ Clothing, Eyewear, Shoes, and Bags.
⤷ Q4 (October–December): Standard-size items see increases across all product categories.
Q4 is getting pricier across the board, so sellers must optimize inventory to avoid unnecessary storage costs.

📦 Aged Inventory Surcharge Expansion
Amazon is cracking down on older inventory:

Effective April 15, 2025, inventory aged 181–210 days will now be charged an aged inventory surcharge.
Previously, fees only applied to inventory aged 271+ days.
Long-term storage is getting more expensive, so keeping inventory fresh and turning it over quickly will be critical in 2025.

🔍 Removal and Disposal Fees
Starting in February, removing or disposing of inventory will cost more:
⤷ Standard-size items: 10–15% increase in per-unit costs.
⤷ Oversize items: Similar percentage hikes.
Clearing out excess stock or unsellable inventory now requires sharper planning to avoid costly penalties.

🛑 Returns Processing Fee Changes
If you sell in Clothing or Footwear, returns processing fees are increasing.

This means higher costs for categories that already face above-average return rates.
Optimizing returns and reducing unnecessary refunds will be critical to maintain profitability.

Good News: Amid the fee hikes, there’s a silver lining:
1️⃣ Lower Fulfillment Fees: For parcel and oversize tiers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
2️⃣ Incentives for New Sellers & Products: FBA New Selection programs now offer greater discounts for targeted segments to support growth.

If you’re launching new products or just getting started, these programs are worth exploring to offset rising operational costs.

But Amazon’s message is clear: Stay efficient, stay proactive, and align with their incentives.

Staying ahead of these updates, from inventory management to returns and removal strategies, will make all the difference in protecting profits.

How will you adjust your game plan for these changes? Check the images below to know where the changes are.

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