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Benefits of Selling on Amazon
Selling on Amazon offers numerous advantages, enabling merchants to tap into diverse customer acquisition strategies, achieve rapid growth, and reach a vast global audience:
Diverse Customer Acquisition
Recent studies show that a significant number of Amazon sellers utilizing multi-channel sales strategies favor Amazon for acquiring customers.
Rapid Expansion
Sellers on Amazon identify it as their fastest-growing sales channel, experiencing an impressive growth rate of nearly 60%.
Global Reach
As an Amazon selling partner, sellers can connect with millions of customers across more than 180 countries.
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Why Sell on Amazon in 2025? Key Benefits and Statistics
Amazon offers a range of compelling benefits that empower sellers to quickly establish their presence, protect their brands, receive dedicated support, and access a vast network of service partners for growth.
70% of Amazon sellers
achieve their first sale within 60 days, allowing for rapid entry into the market.
12 months
New sellers in the U.S. receive 12 months of complimentary one-on-one onboarding support from account managers.
6,200 service providers
The Seller Central Partner Network offers over 6,200 Amazon-approved providers and tools, helping over 1 million sellers build and scale their businesses.
60% of sales
More than 60% of sales in the Amazon store are from independent sellers—most of which are small and medium-sized businesses.
FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions to help you navigate selling on Amazon effectively.
If you need help with managing your multiple sales channels, please feel free to reach out to support@tom-it.nl
1. What is the profitability of selling on Amazon?
n 2024, independent sellers in the U.S. achieved average annual sales exceeding $290,000 in the Amazon store. Learn more.
2. How can I begin selling online?
To present your products to Amazon shoppers, start by selecting a selling plan: View selling plans. Then, sign up and create your Amazon selling account: Get started here. After setting up your account, you can list your products, set prices, choose a fulfillment method, and explore promotional options. If you have a brand, consider enrolling in Brand Registry: Enroll now.
3. Should I sell on multiple platforms?
To maximize sales, it’s beneficial for ecommerce businesses to reach as many potential customers as possible through multi-channel selling. This includes your brand website, the Amazon store, and social media. Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) allows you to outsource fulfillment for orders from your own sites or other sales channels, utilizing your FBA inventory for efficient and cost-effective fulfillment. Explore MCF. For more tips on starting and growing your online business, check out our ecommerce guide.
4. Do I need to collect sales tax when selling online?
Amazon manages the calculation, collection, and remittance of taxes on sales made by merchants in states with Marketplace Facilitator, Marketplace Fairness, or similar laws. These regulations transfer the responsibility of tax collection from the seller to the marketplace. For further details, refer to Marketplace Tax Collection.
5. How can I calculate shipping costs for online sales?
Use the Revenue Calculator to compare costs, profits, and margin estimates for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and your own fulfillment methods. You can search the Amazon catalog or define a product by its dimensions, weight, category, price, and shipping charges to calculate and adjust your fees.
6. How do I sync my inventory and orders from Amazon to other marketplaces?
The Marketplace Order Connector app simplifies importing orders from various sales channels into your shop. With this app, you can easily sync your bol orders with your shop, allowing you to focus on selling without the hassle of manual updates. This integration helps streamline your operations and enhances your multi-channel selling experience. For assistance, consult our help guides or contact support at support@tom-it.nl.
