Overview

Amazon has announced a significant change to its long-term storage fee structure for sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Starting January 15, 2026, inventory stored in KSA fulfillment centers for more than 270 days but fewer than 365 days will be subject to a new long-term storage fee of 8 SAR per cubic foot. This update introduces an additional fee tier that sellers operating in the Saudi Arabian marketplace need to factor into their inventory management strategies.

What's Changing

• New fee tier — Inventory stored between 271 and 365 days in KSA fulfillment centers will now incur a long-term storage fee of 8 SAR per cubic foot
• Effective date — The new fee takes effect on January 15, 2026
• Reason for change — Amazon cites increased costs associated with operating and maintaining long-term storage facilities in KSA
• Existing fees remain — The standard long-term storage fees for inventory exceeding 365 days continue to apply alongside this new tier

Understanding the New Fee Structure

Previously, sellers using FBA in the KSA marketplace were primarily subject to long-term storage fees once their inventory exceeded the 365-day mark. This update effectively lowers the threshold at which long-term storage penalties begin, creating a new intermediate tier between 271 and 365 days. At 8 SAR per cubic foot, this fee is designed to encourage sellers to move aging inventory more aggressively before it reaches the one-year mark. For context, 8 SAR is approximately $2.13 USD, which may seem modest on a per-unit basis but can add up quickly for sellers with large volumes of slow-moving stock stored in Saudi fulfillment centers.

The fee is calculated based on cubic footage rather than per unit, which means that bulkier items will be disproportionately affected by this change. Sellers carrying oversized or large-format products in KSA warehouses should pay particular attention to their inventory age reports and consider whether certain ASINs warrant removal or liquidation before crossing the 270-day threshold.

Why Amazon Is Making This Change

Amazon has attributed the new fee to rising operational costs for maintaining long-term storage capacity in Saudi Arabia. As the KSA marketplace continues to grow and attract more sellers, warehouse space becomes increasingly valuable. By introducing fees at a lower age threshold, Amazon is incentivizing faster inventory turnover, which frees up fulfillment center capacity for fresher, higher-velocity products. This approach is consistent with similar fee structure changes Amazon has implemented in other marketplaces around the world, including the United States and Europe, where long-term storage fees have been gradually expanded and increased over the past several years.