Amazon Rolls Out SKU Economics Report for Consolidated Fee and Profitability Tracking
In early February 2026 Amazon added a free “SKU Economics” report to Seller Central. The downloadable CSV combines sales, Amazon fees, advertising spend and off‑Amazon costs per SKU, includes month‑by‑month fee columns and shows the Low‑Inventory fee (e.g., $0.08 on a size‑M shirt). Amazon says it can cut data‑prep time by ~80% for a 10,000‑SKU catalog.
Overview
In early February 2026 Amazon introduced a downloadable “SKU Economics” report that consolidates every fee, cost, and net revenue figure for a seller’s entire inventory into a single spreadsheet. The tool replaces the older method of stitching together separate sales, fee, and advertising extracts, delivering a one‑stop view of profitability for each SKU. Sellers with large catalogs—especially those managing thousands of items—should care because the new report removes manual data merging and surfaces previously hidden fees such as the low‑inventory penalty on a per‑product basis.
Key Points
- All‑in‑One Export — The CSV file now contains sales revenue, Amazon‑imposed fees, advertising spend, and off‑Amazon expenses for every SKU, eliminating the need to combine three distinct reports.
- Month‑by‑Month Fee Columns — Each fee type (referral, fulfillment, storage, etc.) appears with separate columns for every month in the selected period, allowing sellers to track, for example, a storage fee increase from $0.12 in Q1 2025 to $0.45 in Q2 2026 for a specific ASIN.
- Low‑Inventory Fee Visibility — The controversial penalty applied when a standard‑size item falls below its historic inventory threshold is listed alongside other charges, showing a $0.08 fee on a blue size‑M shirt that sold 150 units in March.
- Multi‑Level Aggregation — Data can be grouped by FNSKU, MSKU, ASIN, or parent‑ASIN, so a seller can compare the margin of a single color variant against the overall performance of the entire product line.
- No Additional Charge — The report is free for all third‑party sellers in Seller Central, removing the need to purchase external analytics tools for basic margin calculations.
How SKU Economics Report Works
- Locate the Report Section — In Seller Central, navigate to the “SKU Economics” tab under the “Reports” menu; the download button sits beneath the on‑screen profitability widget. Example: A Professional‑plan seller clicks “Download CSV” to retrieve the file for the previous month.
- Select Aggregation Level — Choose the desired grouping (FNSKU, MSKU, ASIN, or parent‑ASIN) from a drop‑down menu before generating the file.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
The report gives instant visibility into net proceeds and hidden fees, letting sellers drop low‑margin items (e.g., $0.05 net per candle) or boost stock to avoid $0.12 weekly low‑inventory penalties. By consolidating three separate extracts into one file, large catalogs can save hours of manual work and make faster pricing and inventory decisions.
Key Takeaways
- Launched in early Feb 2026, the SKU Economics report provides a single CSV with sales, fees, advertising and off‑Amazon expenses per SKU.
- Month‑by‑month fee columns let sellers track changes such as storage fees rising from $0.12 in Q1 2025 to $0.45 in Q2 2026 for a specific ASIN.
- Low‑Inventory Fee is now listed per SKU, showing a $0.08 penalty on a blue size‑M shirt that sold 150 units in March.
- Amazon claims the report cuts data‑preparation time by ~80% for a 10,000‑SKU seller and is free for all third‑party sellers.
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central, go to Reports > SKU Economics, choose aggregation level (e.g., parent‑ASIN), set the desired date range, and click “Download CSV”.
- →Open the CSV in Excel, filter rows where NetProceeds < $0.20, and compile a list of SKUs to consider price adjustments or discontinuation.
- →Import the CSV into Power BI (or another BI tool) and create a dashboard that flags any SKU where LowInventoryFee exceeds 5% of its sales price.
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