When you are an Amazon seller and have to deal with sourcing, prep, shipping, you must have realized a massive change: more people are exploring China fulfillment centers to make their operations smoother. This trend has been literally running out of control at BM Supply Chain as China increases its contribution to the global e-commerce. Over 50 percent of active sellers around the world with Amazon now located in China, and the e-commerce fulfillment market is expected to reach a high of $272 billion by 2030, it is not surprising that sellers are flocking to these centers and Amazon starts to withdraw its own FBA prep services starting January 1, 2026.
This is not only a saving-a-buck move, but also a move towards smarter logistics. China fulfillment centers do all the inspections to direct FBA shipping to reduce delays and increase efficiency. With FBA rates increasing by an average of 0.08 cents per unit going into 2026, sellers are streamlining all processes to maintain profit margins. The acceleration? With the use of AI tools, the international sellers are being equalized in the game, and the increased demand on the quicker and cheaper supply chains.
The following are the best reasons in brief:
- Cost Savings: Reduced labor and storage expenses as opposed to the U.S./EU alternatives.
- Speed: Prep on the same day and faster replenishment.
- Proximity: Next to suppliers in case of easy repairs.
- Compliance: Complete FBA preparation without headaches on Amazon.
- Flexibility: improved shipping and consolidation.
Why Sellers Choose China Fulfillment
The emergence of China-based fulfillment centers is the result of the manufacturing hegemony in China- most of the Amazon products are manufactured there anyway. Sellers are migrating to such 3PLs due to the seamless manner in which this service provider links factories with FBA warehouses. Consider reduced costs, quicker turnarounds, and less of headaches in terms of customs or defects.
Key advantages are cutting FBA prep costs by up to 50 percent compared to Western centers, speedy FBA prep of rushy restocks, and being neighboring suppliers to make changes in real-time. The simplified communication in local languages helps eliminate stumbling and shipments are simplified through consolidation across multiple factories. This is accelerated in 2026 when Amazon ceases its own prep, making sellers outsource- and China has the ecosystem to serve it. Having 75 percent of the new sellers in the past being of Chinese origin and with recent figures indicating that Chinese sellers constitute 57 percent of the million dollar earners, the trend is obvious.
Reason #1: Lower FBA Prep and Labor Costs
One big draw? The sheer affordability. Premium rates are charged on U.S. or EU prep centers which have higher wages and overhead- including basic labeling which costs U.S. or EU prep centers above $1-3 per unit. Contrarily, Chinese fulfillment centers such as ours in BM Supply Chain maintain it low, of about $0.20-1 per unit, due to efficient operation and local talent.
This glitters in the case of multi-SKU sellers or own-label brands that have dozens of products. Bundling, checks and warehouses? All cheaper. We have reduced the prep costs of clients by 40-50 percent liberating funds to market or grow. Bonus tip: Find centers that offer volume discounts – this will be perfect in case you are ramping between 1,000 and 10,000 units in a month.
Reason #2: Faster FBA Prep & Replenishment Speed
Amazon seller logistics revolve around time, and China centers provide speed. A large number of them provide same-day FBA preparation, with labeling and packing within hours and not days. When inventory is already on the ground, it is replenished more quickly FBA stock is replenished–there is no need to wait until ocean freight clears U.S. ports.
It diminishes the stockouts significantly. The total out-of-stocks are reduced by 19% with sellers utilizing FBA, but combining with China 3PLs increases that by uncovering problems at an early stage. In the case of responsive supply chains, it is a win – particularly in the peak periods such as Q4. Expert opinion: API should be added in order to be replenished automatically; this has been proven to ensure that clients have 99 percent in-stock rates.
Reason #3: Close Proximity to Manufacturers
The majority of Amazon products are produced in China, and there is no need to travel halfway around the globe and then ready to ship. The presence of an Amazon warehouse in China would imply that defects can be identified and corrected at the point of origin- no expensive Amazon FBA returns.
It is easy to operate: Repackaging to meet compliance, re-labeling barcodes or solving QC failures are done in the field. No longer finding problems after importation. Case Study: One of our clients who ordered electronic items had a shipment with broken packaging- we did it a favor and fixed it on the factory side thus saving weeks and thousands of dollars in charges.
Reason #4: Lower Storage Fees (Free Storage Options)
Storing costs margins, yet 3PLs in China alleviate the suffering. Prices are percentages of Amazon’s- consider $0.50 per cubic foot a month compared to Amazon which is up to $2.40 in the long run. Most of them such as BM Supply Chain also have 30 days of free warehousing use that is ideal to consolidate prior to FBA shipping.
This avoids the long term fees charged by Amazon and allows you to shipments in batches at a low cost. To season sellers it is like gold–you can keep some inventory without the strain.
Reason #5: Full FBA Prep Services Available in China
The China fulfillment centers offer end-to-end Amazon fulfillment services in China, comparable or superior to those in the United States. FNSKU labeling to poly bags with suffocation warnings, bubble wrapping fragiles, kits packing, cartons labeling, inspections, repacking, and even cards to put into a brand.
Why prep pre-FBA? Eliminates rejections and fees–In this case Amazon stops its service in 2026, this would mean that an outsourcing of this would make sure compliance is adhered to and nothing comes as a surprise. The customization is something that sellers adore: Add branded packaging to receive better unboxings.
Reason #6: Better Inventory Control & Consolidation
Controlling multi suppliers? China gathers the products of different factories, assembles them into a single efficient FBA delivery that reduces freight expenses by 20-30%.
This eases the inbound processes- there are no wrong-fitting cartons or divided packages that will increase costs. Improved control implies real-time monitoring, avoiding excess or deficits. Hack: Advanced WMS centers for hassle-free docking.
Reason #7: Flexible Shipping Options from China
Chinese to Amazon FBA shipping is made a versatile option with domestic 3PLs. It has the choice of air freight where it takes 5-10 days, sea where it takes 20-40 days, express with DHL/UPS, and DDP (duty paid) to avoid the hassle of the custom handling.
The numerous weekly deliveries surpass local 3PL restrictions, particularly during direct FBA. Compare: U.S. shipping may increase 1-2 weeks; China reduces that. Thousands of pallets have been shipped by us in this manner and this is economical and time saving.
Reason #8: Improved Quality Control & Supplier Coordination
Checks in a China fulfillment center imply early finds, quantity discrepancies, packaging failures, labeling mistakes, or flaws rectified non-dramatically internationally.
The sellers follow through photos or visits and make real-time arrangements with suppliers. This enhances quality that saves returns as much as 15 percent. Professional opinion: Use AQL-standard inspection; that has spared our clients a recall.
Reason #9: Better Fit for Private-Label & Small Brands
China equalizes the playing field to new sellers or small budgets. Custom packaging, inserts, and bundles are provided at a low cost to the private-label brands, which is essential in differentiation.
With many variations? Hassle-Free and without expensive fees. It fits best bootstrappers who are more concerned with growth than logistics.
Reason #10: Integration with Amazon Seller Central
Top China 3PLs are connected through API, which orders are synchronized, and tracking is automatically updated, and replenishment with FBA is automated. Multi-channel? Hooks into Shopify, eBay, etc.
This makes the logistics of Amazon sellers smoother, reducing paperwork. At BM Supply Chain, we have free API docking that implies a smooth query and shipment.
When Sellers Should Use a China Fulfillment Center
One to be considered when introducing products- quick prep saves time in the market. Scaling fast? Handles volume spikes. FBA delays? Bypass with direct shipping.
Cheaper warehousing needed? Free 30 days helps. Packaging/bundling support? Essential for compliance. Multiple suppliers? Consolidation simplifies.
Pros and Cons: China Fulfillment Centers
Pros:
- Economical preparation and storage.
- Fast processes on the proximity.
- Comprehensive services.
- Flexible shipping.
Cons:
- Communication differences in time zones.
- Possible language barrier (reduced by bi-lingual teams).
- International freight volatility.
- First set up learning curve.
Netral opinion: It follows that Pros are more in favor of China-sourced sellers, according to our experience.
FAQs
- Is a China fulfillment center suitable among new Amazon sellers? Yes–low cost of entry, complete assistance lowers newcomers errors.
- Is China 3PL shipment direct to Amazon FBA warehouses? Of course; many of them manage DDP to get smooth delivery.
- How fast is FBA prep in China? Twenty-four hours on regular, 1-3 days on complicated.
- Is integration with Amazon possible with a China fulfillment center? Yes, through APIs of monitoring and inventory alignment.
- Which products can use China-based fulfillment the most? Goods that are sourced such as electronics, clothes, high volume, frequent restocks.
- Are there inspections and custom packaging in China warehouses? Sure; it has on-site QC and branding choices.
Conclusion
The China fulfillment centers are exploding due to their ability to provide efficiency, cost reduction and scalability that the sellers desire. Due to the changes that Amazon is likely to face in 2026, such as the end of prep services and the optimization of charges, these centers will reduce the difficulties encountered by the company, such as supply chain solutions to perfect FBA integration. BM Supply Chain offers sourcing raw material or finished good, 30-day free storage, sophisticated WMS, API docking, and one stop tracking which allow you to be in business without any concerns of core business. This is how to grow sustainably, it is the shrewd move towards tomorrow when Amazon will win.