View Amazon fees: 7 things retailers need to know now

View Amazon fees — sounds simple, but it was a real puzzle game for a long time. Let's be honest: Haven't you already asked yourself where part of your margin actually disappears? In 2025, Amazon will finally provide answers — with a new fee dashboard that creates transparency and opens up real scope for action.

In this article, you'll find out why Amazon is suddenly becoming more open, how to use the new tools cleverly, and which tactics have already saved other retailers money.

📑 Table of contents

1. What is changing in Amazon fees?
2. Why transparency in fees is now important
3. How the new Amazon fees dashboard works
4. Differences: FBA vs. FBM — what are the costs?
5. Fee optimization tips for retailers
6. Practical examples: How retailers save fees
7. Conclusion: What retailers should do now
8. Amazon fee overview FAQ

What changed in Amazon fees in 2025?

The wind has changed. Amazon will be much more transparent when it comes to fees in 2025. Seller Central has been expanded to include an interactive dashboard that is yours — finally! — reveals exactly where the costs arise.

An overview of the most important changes:

• New fee dashboard with daily data
• Overview by ASIN, period, and category
• Visualization of the “total cost per unit”
• Warning system when storage costs rise

Sounds good? It is — at least if you know how to use this information for yourself. By the way, you can find more backgrounds in this compact overview of the new Amazon fees.

Why Amazon is now providing more transparency

You may be asking yourself: Why now? The answer is obvious — Amazon is under pressure. Competition, EU requirements and above all: the resellers' loud desire for clarity.

Background to the transparency campaign:

• EU digital laws call for fair business practices
• Competitive marketplaces such as Otto or Kaufland are catching up
• Merchants want to know where their money goes — and rightly so!

And let's be honest: Who still makes decisions today without a database? Self wikipedia documents Amazon's continuous course corrections in terms of fairness and clarity.

The new fees dashboard explained

If you've been selling for a while, you probably remember the times when fees were hidden via cryptic reports. Put an end to that!

This is what the new dashboard offers:

• Live data on sales, storage and advertising fees
• Direct margin calculation for each product
• Alerts for unprofitable items
• Benchmarks over time

“Knowledge is power” — and this tool gives you both: insight and control.

This is how you get the most out of it:

1. Open Seller Central → “Reports > Fee Schedule”
2. Filter by time period, category, or ASIN
3. Check margin vs. fees
4. Identify expensive products
5. Implement targeted measures

Do you need help with the interpretation? Then feel free to take a look at our Amazon fee analysis FAQ.

FBA vs. FBM: What are the costs?

Fulfillment by Amazon or would you prefer to send it yourself? This decision has a huge impact on your fee structure. With the new dashboard, you can compare both models directly for the first time.

Comparing fees (FBA vs. FBM)

Dispatch:
At FBA, Amazon takes care of shipping for a flat rate. With FBM, you have to organize and pay for shipping yourself.

Warehousing:
FBA charges monthly storage fees based on product volume. With FBM, these Amazon fees are waived, you store independently.

returns:
FBA includes processing returns. At FBM, you handle returns and refunds yourself.

Prime eligibility:
FBA products automatically receive the Prime label. With FBM, this is only possible with FBM Prime or special permits.

Conclusion:
A clear winner? It doesn't exist. It is often worthwhile to compare each product. FBA offers more convenience, FBM more control. The dashboard finally shows you in black and white what pays off.

Optimize fees: 5 smart retailer tips

Looking closely pays off — in the truest sense of the word. Here are five tips that you can use to permanently reduce your costs:

1. Calculate completely

Product costs = EK + shipping + warehouse + returns + advertising — and all Amazon fees!

2. Reduce returns

Ask yourself: Are your listings really clear? Are product images, sizes, colors, and descriptions accurate?

3. Store cleverly

Don't keep slow-keepers in stock. Plan seasonally, work with promotions — and save storage costs.

4. Bundle variants

Five colors, three sizes, all listed individually? Combined offers are often cheaper to store and ship.

5. Use tools & advice

A good computer is worth its weight in gold. Even better: A conversation with professionals. Feel free to contact us via our contact page — we analyse together.

Practical examples

Dealer A: From FBA to FBM — with success

A retailer of furniture handles realized that his FBA fees were eating up almost the entire margin. After switching to FBM — including a smart warehouse solution — its profit margin rose by 18%.

Retailer B: Seasonal planning saves 24%

Another seller used the dashboard to analyze that their Christmas range was in storage for too long. Through targeted repricing and inventory reductions before the end of the year, he saved over 24% storage fees.

Sound like individual cases? No — more about strategic intelligence in e-commerce.

Conclusion: What retailers should do now

2025 brings a breath of fresh air to the seller world. Amazon opens the black box and shows you crystal clear what's happening. But transparency alone does not save money — action is required.

The most important things at a glance:

• Fee schedule is now centralized & usable
• FBA/FBM comparison provides clarity
• Optimizations measurably save costs
• Practical examples show real impact
• Tools and advice help with implementation
• Sellers keep margins & profitability under control
• Now is the best time to sharpen your strategy

👉 Do you want to understand your fee structure and reduce it in a targeted manner? Then start the analysis now — or talk to us directly about your next steps.
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Amazon fee overview FAQ

What does the new fees dashboard show?

The dashboard lists all Amazon charges per product on a daily basis — including shipping, storage, advertising and returns.

Where can I find the fees dashboard?

In Seller Central under “Reports > Fee Schedule” — there you can filter periods, categories, and ASINs.

How does that help me with my margin?

You can identify where fees are too high and can react accordingly — for example through a pricing or shipping strategy.

How often should I check my fees?

At least once a month — preferably weekly if sales are high. Identifying trends early saves money.

What is the difference between FBA and FBM?

FBA: Amazon handles fulfillment, but higher fees. FBM: You ship by yourself — cheaper but more complex.

Are there any fee optimization tools?

Yes — Amazon itself provides reports, third-party providers provide calculators & dashboards. Our FAQ explains more.

Is it worth switching from FBA to FBM?

Depends on your products. Comparison in the dashboard helps. FBM is often worthwhile for small, warehouse-intensive products.

Can I get advice on the fee strategy?

Yes — our team will analyse your case individually. Start now via the contact form.

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