Overview

Amazon Australia will revise its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and storage fees beginning July 1, 2025. The adjustments are tied to a A$1.6 billion logistics expansion that will add five new fulfillment sites across the country. Sellers using the Australian marketplace need to review their cost structures now to avoid surprise margin erosion.

Key Points

• Effective date – July 1 2025 — All revised fees become active on this date, giving sellers roughly five months to adjust pricing, inventory, or fulfillment strategies.
• A$1.6 billion infrastructure spend — Amazon is investing heavily in new warehouses, transportation hubs, and technology to bring inventory closer to Australian buyers.
• Five new fulfillment locations — The expansion will cover major coastal cities and regional hubs, aiming to shorten delivery windows and increase stock availability.
• FBA fulfillment fees will rise — Updated rates will reflect higher labor, handling, and transportation costs; for example, the standard-size unit fee for a 500‑gram item is expected to increase by a few cents per unit.
• Storage fees will be tweaked — Monthly charges for both standard‑ and oversize inventory will be adjusted upward, encouraging sellers to move slow‑selling stock more quickly.

How the New Fee Structure Works

1. Recalibrated fulfillment charge — When an order ships from an Australian fulfillment center, Amazon applies the new per‑unit fee based on size and weight. A seller of 250‑gram health supplements will see the fee rise from A$2.30 to approximately A$2.45 per unit, directly affecting the product’s contribution margin.
2. Adjusted monthly storage cost – Inventory occupying space in a fulfillment center accrues a higher monthly rate. A cubic meter of standard‑size inventory stored for 30 days will now cost about A$0.90 instead of the previous A$0.80, prompting sellers to evaluate the profitability of holding excess stock.
3. Referral fees remain static — Despite the fulfillment and storage changes, Amazon keeps its referral percentages unchanged; a 15 % referral on a A$50 sale will still be A$7.50, preserving a key element of margin predictability for most sellers.