What is Amazon handmade UK?

Amazon Handmade UK is a specialized, invitation-only section on the Amazon UK store, dedicated to selling genuinely handcrafted, unique, or customized products directly from artisans to customers. It connects local makers (like those in Birmingham, London, and Edinburgh) with a global audience.

What exactly is Amazon handmade?

Amazon Handmade lets makers offer their unique creations to customers around the world. It also provides customers with a trusted destination to find genuine handcrafted goods. Explore the Handmade store.

What qualifies for Amazon handmade?

The requirements for selling on Amazon Handmade are that all products must:

• Be handmade from start to finish (i.e. no sub-processes that are outsourced) and.
• Be made by yourself, your employees (of up to 20 people) or via a small collective (cooperative, non profit or a charity).

How to sell on Amazon handmade UK?

First, you will need to set up a Selling Account with Amazon. You can get started by visiting, How to start selling on Amazon. Once you have completed registration, you can apply to sell in Amazon Handmade, where we will request details about your products and business to ensure the integrity of the Handmade store.

Do you have to pay for Amazon handmade?

No hidden fees

Creating a shop is free when you join Handmade. When you make a sale, Handmade will deduct a 15% referral fee—no additional listing or payment processing fees.

Pros & Cons of Amazon Handmade - After becoming a top seller on Amazon Handmade

Is it hard to get approved for Amazon Handmade?

Unlike Etsy, Handmade at Amazon has a fairly strict vetting process to go through before they accept you as a seller. You can't just sign up and start selling immediately! To apply and find out the basic information, go here.

What is better, Amazon Handmade or Etsy?

On Etsy, you don't have to sell your handmade products; you can sell products from your production partners. It's free to list items on Handmade, unlike Etsy, where you must pay a $0.20 fee. There's a 15% per sale referral fee on Amazon Handmade compared to Etsy's 6.5% per sale fee.

What is the best handmade selling platform in the UK?

Folksy is the largest handmade selling site in the UK and is popular with makers as it is known for having a great community of buyers. Folksy also provides sellers with a place to share support and advice to each other.

What items cannot be sold on Amazon?

Restricted products

• Alcohol.
• Animals & Animal-Related Products.
• Art - Fine Art.
• Art - Home Decor.
• Automotive and powersports.
• Composite Wood Products.
• Cosmetics and Skin and hair care.
• CPAP Cleaning and Disinfecting Devices.

Can you make $10,000 a month selling on Amazon?

Yes, making $10,000 a month selling on Amazon is absolutely achievable, but it requires significant sales volume and smart strategy, not just revenue; you'll likely need $50,000 to $100,000+ in monthly sales depending on your profit margins (e.g., at a 20% margin, $10k profit needs $50k revenue), focusing on private label/FBA, mastering keywords, managing inventory, and potentially selling multiple products, making it a challenging but doable goal with dedication.

Is it worth selling handmade on Amazon?

Handmade at Amazon has about 250,000 products listed, while Etsy has over 30 million products listed. There's much less competition on Amazon Handmade vs. Etsy so it's definitely worth looking at as a marketplace if you sell handmade goods.

Do I need insurance to sell handmade crafts in the UK?

In many cases, there is no legal requirement to have business insurance in place when running a crafts business. The only exception to this is if you have employees working for you. As is the case with all businesses, if you do hire staff, UK law requires you to have employers' liability insurance.

Can I start selling on Amazon with $500?

How much money do you need to start selling on Amazon? Most sellers need $1,000–$5,000 to launch properly, though it's possible to start selling with under $500 using models like retail arbitrage.

How much commission does Amazon Handmade take?

15% of the sale price per listing; minimum $1.00 per listing. Referral fees are the name Amazon gives to the commission they charge for every successful sale made through Amazon Handmade.

What can you buy on Amazon Handmade?

Explore the Handmade Shop

• Customers' most loved.
• Home decor.
• Jewelry.
• Beauty & personal care.
• Kitchen & dining.
• Drinkware and accessories.
• Candles and fragrance.
• Clothing and accessories.

What are the rules for Amazon handmade?

All items for sale must be new or newly created (reselling is not allowed in the Handmade store). All products must adhere to Amazon's general policies and agreements. Manufacturing of items cannot be outsourced (e.g. sewing and printing of artwork on apparel items must be done by you, the maker, of your employees).

What is the most sold handmade item?

Jewelry. If you check any popular handmade marketplace, you'll consistently find jewelry among the most popular handmade items.

Who is Etsy's biggest competitor?

Etsy's biggest competitors include Amazon Handmade, for its massive audience and fulfillment options, and Shopify, for sellers wanting a customizable, independent store. Other key rivals depend on the product, with eBay offering broad reach, Redbubble for artists, and platforms like Goimagine focusing specifically on handmade goods.
 

Is it worth selling on Amazon UK for beginners?

Selling on Amazon is a great way for beginners to start a business online with access to millions of potential customers. After all, Amazon is the biggest online marketplace in the UK, with annual sales of nearly £17.5 billion.

What is the 10% rule for KDP?

The KDP 10% Rule (for KDP Select) is a guideline for authors that states you generally can't make more than about 10% of your book's content available for free or on other platforms, like blogs, while your eBook is enrolled in KDP Select, ensuring exclusivity to Amazon. While the official terms might not always mention "10%", it stems from Amazon's "Look Inside" feature and the exclusivity requirement for KDP Select, meaning you can use your Amazon preview (around 10%) but posting larger chunks elsewhere breaks the exclusivity rule and risks account termination. 

Can I sell on Amazon without a monthly fee?

We offer two selling plans so you can choose the right package of tools and services for the right price. The Individual selling plan costs $0.99 per sale. The Professional selling plan costs $39.99 per month, no matter how many items you sell.

Who is eBay's biggest competitor?

Amazon: A Major Marketplace like eBay, but Cheaper

It has since exploded into one of the world's most visited websites, which offers millions of products across a range of product categories.

Is Amazon Handmade still a thing?

Amazon Handmade allows you to sell your handcrafted products to customers around the world. Amazon uses an application process to screen new sellers for the Handmade category, to ensure that customers are able to buy with confidence.