Overview

Amazon waived all FBA picking and packing fees on Amazon.ae through March 31, 2026, alongside eliminating storage, removal, and disposal fees. The UAE marketplace promotion also cuts referral fees to 5% and offered 90% inbound shipping discounts through Amazon's partnered carrier program until March 31, 2025. All benefits apply automatically to FBA sellers.

Key Points

• Zero Picking and Packing Fees — All fulfillment picking and packing fees waived across every category for FBA orders through March 31, 2026
• 5% Referral Fees — Down from standard 8-15% rates depending on category, active through March 31, 2026
• No Storage Fees — Monthly inventory storage costs eliminated through March 31, 2026
• No Removal or Disposal Fees — Inventory removal and disposal charges waived through March 31, 2026
• 90% Inbound Discount Expired — Partnered carrier inbound shipment discount ended March 31, 2025, but other waivers continue
• Automatic Application — Fee reductions apply automatically at transaction without manual enrollment

Fee Savings Example

• 500 Units/Month at AED 100 — Standard 10% referral fee costs AED 5,000/month
• With 5% Referral Fee — Costs drop to AED 2,500/month, saving AED 2,500 monthly
• Plus Picking/Packing Waived — Typical AED 3-10 per unit eliminated (AED 1,500-5,000 monthly savings)
• Total Monthly Savings — AED 4,000-7,500 per month for this volume
• Through March 2026 — 16 months of reduced fees equals AED 64,000-120,000 total savings opportunity

Seller Impact

• Switch to FBA This Month — If currently merchant-fulfilled on Amazon.ae, enroll in FBA immediately to eliminate picking, packing, storage, and removal costs for next 16 months
• Launch 3-5 New Test Products — Use zero fulfillment fees to test categories you couldn't afford before, sending small quantities (50-100 units) to validate demand without fee risk