Amazon charges Irish FBA sellers fees in euros across three main categories: a fulfilment fee per unit shipped, a monthly storage fee, and a referral fee on each sale. Understanding each one before you source a product is essential — the numbers need to work before you commit capital.
FBA fulfilment fees on amazon.ie
The FBA fulfilment fee is charged every time Amazon ships a unit to a customer. The fee is based on the product's size tier — determined by its packaged dimensions and weight.
| Size tier | Fee (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Small envelope | €2.18 |
| Standard envelope | €2.65 |
| Small parcel | €3.00 |
| Standard parcel | €4.10 |
| Large parcel | €5.80+ |
Amazon uses the greater of actual weight and dimensional weight (volume ÷ 5,000) to assign fees on larger items. A product that sits on the boundary between two tiers will always be assigned the higher tier.
Referral fees on amazon.ie
The referral fee is Amazon's sales commission, charged as a percentage of the total sale price including VAT. Rates vary by category:
| Category | Referral fee |
|---|---|
| Home & Kitchen, Sports | 15% |
| Electronics | 8% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 15–17% |
| Jewellery | 20% |
| Books | 15% |
| Toys & Games | 15% |
Most everyday categories sit at 15%. The referral fee applies regardless of whether you use FBA or fulfil orders yourself.
Storage fees on amazon.ie
Amazon charges a monthly fee per cubic metre of warehouse space your inventory occupies. Rates increase significantly during Q4 (October–December) — a key planning consideration for Irish sellers heading into peak season.
VAT on Amazon fees in Ireland
Amazon charges 23% Irish VAT on all FBA fulfilment fees, referral fees, and storage fees. If you are VAT-registered in Ireland, this VAT is reclaimable as input tax, which meaningfully reduces your effective fee burden. The Irish VAT registration threshold is €40,000 in annual turnover.
Pre-registration, the VAT on Amazon's fees is a real cost that reduces your margin — and at 23%, it is one of the higher rates in the EU.
How to calculate your total Amazon cost per unit
Total Amazon cost = referral fee + FBA fulfilment fee
Example: Selling a Home & Kitchen item on amazon.ie at €30.00
- Referral fee (15%): €4.50
- FBA fulfilment fee (standard parcel): €4.10
- Total Amazon fees: €8.60 per unit
If your landed cost is €8.00 and PPC is €2.00, net profit is €11.40 — a 38% margin. Run these numbers before you place any order.
Tips for keeping fees low on amazon.ie
- Weigh and measure your product in its final packaging before calculating fees — the tier it actually lands in is what matters
- Ask your supplier to optimise packaging to stay within a lower size tier
- Avoid slow-moving stock that accumulates storage fees month after month
- Use an FBA fee calculator to model exact costs for your specific product dimensions and sale price