Detailed explanation of Jumia platform entry conditions, fees and logistics services

As one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Africa, Jumia provides convenient store opening opportunities for merchants who want to enter the African market. This article will introduce Jumia’s entry conditions, fee structure and logistics services in detail to help merchants better understand the operation process and cost management.

1. Jumia entry conditions

If merchants want to open a store on Jumia, they must meet the following conditions:

1. Residency: Merchants need to be residents of Lagos, Nigeria to ensure fast logistics and delivery.
2. Company registration: It is recommended that merchants register a company locally to improve their credibility. This can be done by submitting an application through the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission.
3. Corporate bank account: After registering the company, the merchant must open a corporate account to ensure that sales can be transferred to the account in a timely manner.
4. Email: Merchant needs to provide a valid email address to receive order notifications.
5. Product requirements: At least 20 products must be displayed on the platform to improve market competitiveness.

2. Jumia entry fee

Jumia’s fee structure is relatively simple and mainly consists of commission fees. Merchants do not need to pay fixed fees such as monthly or annual fees, making the cost of opening a store lower.

1. Commission:

   • The commission for electronic products is 5%.
   • The commission for clothing and other categories is 10%.
   • In Nigeria, the minimum commission requirement is US$1, even if the product commission is less than US$1, it will be charged as US$1.

2. Logistics costs:

   • Transportation costs: Calculated based on product weight, volume and distance to destination.
   • Service fee: used to process related documents during the logistics process.
   • Additional charges: possible additional charges such as special packaging fees.

3. Jumia Logistics Services

Jumia provides a variety of logistics options to ensure the safe and timely delivery of goods. Sellers can check logistics costs and information through the following methods:

1. Jumia Merchant Center: Log in to the Merchant Center and view the logistics management interface to obtain relevant information.
2. Contact customer service: If you have any questions, you can directly contact Jumia customer service to obtain logistics fee details.
3. Waybill tracking: After the goods are delivered to the logistics company, the merchant can track the transportation status in the merchant center through the waybill number.

The composition of logistics costs

• Shipping charges: The cost of getting from the merchant’s shipping location to the buyer’s destination.
• Service Fee: Costs related to handling and managing the logistics process.
• Additional charges: Additional expenses such as insurance premiums.

4. Summary

By understanding Jumia’s admission conditions, fees and logistics services, merchants can plan and manage their business on the platform more effectively. Jumia provides a good e-commerce platform for merchants interested in entering the African market. Making full use of the platform’s advantages can help merchants successfully expand their markets and increase sales.