AMAZON SMALL AND LIGHT
The FBA sales model provides a lot of opportunities as you can read about in one of our other posts.
However, when it comes to the sale of small products, with a small value, it is worth looking into the Amazon Small and Light programme. This programme is dedicated to a specific group of products that fall within a given range of prices, dimensions and weight.
If your products meet the criteria, we are able to greatly reduce FBA fees you’ll pay for these products, as the products are easier to store, require less packaging, and postage costs are reduced.
It’s a win for you as a seller and your customers. Reduced fulfilment fees give sellers more profitability and ensure greater competitiveness. It allows you to offer small and light products at an affordable price to customers.
AMAZON SMALL & LIGHT CONDITIONS
Product dimensions ready for shipment that qualify for the Small and Light programme in the UK and EU must meet these requirements:
- Envelope, measures up to 33 x 23 x 6 cm and weighs up to 225g
- Parcel, measures up to 35 x 25 x 12 cm and weighs up to 400g
Conditions to qualify for the program include the price of the product. The Small and Light programme targets small, lightweight products priced at £9 or less in the UK, €10 or less in Germany and €11 or less in France, Italy and Spain, including VAT.
Unfortunately, not all products can be registered in the Small and Light programme:
- Restricted sale products
- Products banned in the FBA programme
- Products for adults
- Dangerous goods (hazmat)
- Heat-sensitive products (such as chocolates)
- Products that can be crushed, such as chips and glassware (although they may qualify for the programme if they are properly packaged)
AMAZON SMALL & LIGHT FEES
The table below shows the Amazon small and lights fees for the marketplaces across Europe where it is currently available.
| Envelope size | UK (£) | Germany (€) | France (€) | Italy (€) | Spain (€) |
| Small envelope <= 80g 20 X 15 X 1 cm or less | £0.65 | €1.17 | €1.60 | €1.70 | €1.45 |
| Standard envelope <= 60g 33 X 23 X 2.5 cm or less | £0.86 | €1.35 | €1.80 | €1.80 | €1.61 |
| Standard envelope <= 210g 33 X 23 X 2.5 cm or less | £1.00 | €1.55 | €2.33 | €2.13 | €1.85 |
| Large envelope <= 225g 33 X 23 X 4 cm or less | £1.69 | €2.26 | €3.61 | €2.90 | €2.29 |
| Extra large envelope <= 225g 33 x 23 x 6 cm or less | £1.76 | €2.44 | €3.91 | €3.01 | €2.40 |
| Small parcel <= 150g 35 x 25 x 12 cm or less | £2.38 | €2.83 | €4.07 | €3.74 | €3.07 |
| Small parcel <= 400g 35 x 25 x 12 cm or less | £2.51 | €3.11 | €4.55 | €4.02 | €3.55 |
how to enrol in the small & light programme
You must already be signed up and registered for Amazon FBA. Enrolment in Small and Light is then a two-step process.
First, you enrol each of your products through Seller Central, at this Amazon link. then send your inventory into the fulfilment centre determined by Amazon.
NEED SOME HELP?
There’s quite a lot to review on Amazon Small and Light and sometimes Amazon will reject your application. If you feel you need some help, then contact the specialist team at Boomd!
You can trust the team at Boomd to review all aspects of your Amazon Seller account and offer impartial advice to help you achieve greater sales and profitability. Contact us for help now!
