Amazon has unveiled changes to its 2025 fee structure across key services, including Buy with Prime, Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD), and the Supply Chain by Amazon Managed Service. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the updates that matter to sellers.
Buy with Prime: No Fee Increases, Strategic Reductions
Buy with Prime fees remain unchanged for 2025, ensuring the same rates for Prime service and payment processing fees. Additionally, fulfillment fees for specific large standard-size units are set to decrease. These changes aim to sustain competitive delivery rates, offering 1- to 2-day shipping comparable to 3- to 5-day delivery rates by other carriers.
These updates apply to all orders processed through Buy with Prime, effective January 15, 2025. Sellers can assess the program’s value using tools like the ROI calculator.
Multi-Channel Fulfillment: Faster Delivery, Moderate Fee Adjustments
Amazon continues investing in MCF’s speed and reliability. Enhancements like the introduction of MCF fast badges and a 40% improvement in delivery times have positioned MCF as a leader in fulfilling off-Amazon orders.
For 2025:
- Fee Increase: A 3.5% average increase will apply starting January 15, 2025.
- Standard Delivery: No fee increase for items weighing 1lb. or less.
- Expedited Delivery: Fees vary based on weight and size.
Amazon emphasizes that this increase is below the average fee hikes announced by competitors.
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution: Discounts and New Fee Structures
Significant changes to AWD fees aim to simplify logistics and provide cost-saving opportunities:
- Smart Storage Option: Sellers maintaining sufficient inventory levels can receive a 10% discount on storage fees, lowering costs to $0.43 per cubic foot monthly.
- Processing Fees Split: From April 1, 2025, inbound and outbound processing fees will be charged separately, enhancing transparency.
Multi-Channel Distribution: Distance-Based Fees
Outbound transportation fees for Multi-Channel Distribution will shift to a distance-based model effective April 1, 2025 to optimize sellers’ costs. Shorter distances will cost less, while payments for longer hauls may increase.
Supply Chain by Amazon: Managed Service Discounts
Sellers using the managed service option will receive the following:
- 20% off AWD storage fees.
- 10% off AWD transportation fees to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
These updates provide a simplified logistics experience and more significant savings for sellers opting for end-to-end supply chain solutions.
FAQs and Resources
For more details on specific changes and their impact, sellers can visit dedicated pages for each service or use tools like pricing calculators and the Buy with Prime ROI calculator.
Amazon’s 2025 updates reinforce its commitment to supporting sellers with enhanced services while maintaining competitive pricing. These changes reflect ongoing investments in logistics, fulfillment, and storage capabilities to help sellers succeed across all sales channels.
