Russian Amazon Ozon: Detailed explanation of commission policy, prohibited categories and overseas warehouse fees for stocking

Russian Amazon (Ozon), as one of the most popular comprehensive e-commerce platforms in Russia, has attracted the attention of many sellers. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the Ozon platform’s commission policy, prohibited categories, and related fees for stocking overseas warehouses, helping sellers better understand and adapt to this market.

Commission Policy

Unlike other platforms, Ozon does not charge a monthly fee, but charges a commission of between 5% and 15% depending on each category. This means that sellers do not need to pay a fixed monthly fee, but only pay a commission based on the category of goods actually sold.

Prohibited Categories

On the Ozon platform, there are certain product categories that are prohibited from sale, including but not limited to alcohol products, precious metals, jewelry products, gemstones, etc. These products are not allowed to be sold on the platform and will be automatically removed from the shelves once listed. Therefore, sellers should make sure to understand these restrictions before listing the products.

Overseas warehouse fees for stocking up

For sellers who plan to enter the Russian market, it is equally important to understand the specific costs of stocking overseas warehouses. The following are several major expense items:

1. First-leg transportation fee: The transportation fee from the Chinese warehouse to the Russian overseas warehouse. The cost varies according to different freight forwarders and overseas warehouse companies.
2. Order operation fee: The operation fee incurred for the last-mile delivery of orders using Cainiao Express; the last-mile Russian Post and CDEK special lines do not charge this fee for the time being.
3. Last leg delivery fee: Calculated based on the selected delivery method (such as Cainiao Delivery, CDEK or Russian Post).
4. Product insurance fee: It is recommended to purchase insurance for valuable items. The cost accounts for about 2% of the value of the product. The cost may be higher for particularly expensive products.
5. Product listing fee: For products that are not transported by cross-border logistics, the listing fee is about 3-5 yuan/KG.
6. Warehouse fee: Free for the first 90 days, then charged at 10 yuan/cubic meter/day.
7. Other fees: Such as packaging processing fees, special packaging fees, secondary listing processing fees, product inspection photo fees, etc., are charged based on actual circumstances.

In addition, Ozon also provides a series of logistics services, including Russian small package express delivery, direct mail, overseas warehousing, last-mile delivery, packaging orders, return overseas warehouse secondary packaging and distribution, etc., aiming to help cross-border e-commerce Business sellers solve problems such as high cost, slow delivery time, and difficult after-sales service.

To sum up, understanding the Ozon platform’s commission policy, prohibited categories and the cost of stocking overseas warehouses is crucial for sellers who plan to expand their business in the Russian market. This information not only helps optimize cost structures, but also improves business efficiency and lays a solid foundation for success in the Russian market.

Extended reading

• [Russian Amazon Ozon overseas shopping guide and detailed explanation of overseas warehouse charges]
• [Detailed explanation of Russian Amazon (Ozon) platform commissions and prohibited categories]

Through the above content, we hope to help sellers better understand the Russian market and lay a good foundation for successful operations on the Ozon platform.