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Fulfillment pricing examples
Struggling to understand your 3PL bill?
Not sure why fulfillment feels expensive even when sales are growing?
I hear this every week from Shopify sellers.
Let’s break down real fulfillment pricing examples — comparing small SKU stores vs high-volume SKU brands — so you can see what actually drives cost.
Before we talk numbers, here’s what most sellers pay for:
inbound receiving | storage | picking | packing | QC | shipping | returns | system handling
That’s your real 3PL fulfillment cost breakdown.
Not just shipping.
I usually see: 3–5 active SKUs | 10–30 orders per day | constant product testing | unpredictable demand
storage: $50–$120 / month
pick & pack: $0.80–$1.20 per order
QC: $0.20–$0.40 per unit
international shipping: $5–$8 per order
At ~600 orders/month, total fulfillment often lands around $3,600–$5,400.
You’re paying for: flexibility | low inventory risk | fast SKU switching
But your per-order cost stays high.
1–2 winning SKUs | 100+ orders daily | stable demand | planned replenishment
storage: $150–$300
pick & pack: $0.40–$0.70 per order
QC: $0.10–$0.25 per unit
international shipping: $3–$5 per order
At ~3,000 orders/month, total fulfillment usually sits between $10,500–$15,000.
You unlock: lower unit costs | better carrier rates | faster warehouse flow
But you must manage inventory carefully.
One seller told me:
“I thought fulfillment was killing my margins.”
After reviewing his setup, the real problem wasn’t shipping.
It was: too many SKUs | small inbound batches | zero forecasting
We reduced SKUs from 8 to 2.
His per-order cost dropped by 27%.
That’s fulfillment strategy.
They: simplify SKU structures | consolidate inbound shipments | forecast before promotions | negotiate volume pricing | automate order syncing
Why do small SKU stores pay more per order?
Because low volume prevents warehouse and shipping optimization.
Is high-volume fulfillment always cheaper?
Per unit, yes. But inventory risk increases.
What’s the biggest hidden cost?
Poor forecasting leading to emergency shipping.
Can China fulfillment still be profitable at low volume?
Yes — especially with no MOQ and flexible inventory.
Your fulfillment bill reflects your business model.
Small SKU brands buy agility.
High-volume brands buy efficiency.
👉 Calculate your estimated monthly fulfillment cost and build a pricing model that fits your growth stage.
Fulfillment pricing examples
📩 Email: zoye@fulfillment-cn.com
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