A Guide to Amazon Warehouse Locations and Fulfillment Centers

Understanding the locations of Amazon fulfillment centers is essential for businesses looking to sell on Amazon. Knowing where to ship your products ensures efficient delivery and helps avoid unnecessary costs. However, due to Amazon's evolving expansion strategy, locating up-to-date warehouse information can be challenging. Below, we provide key details about Amazon warehouse locations, the FBA program, and the factors influencing warehouse placement.

1. List of Amazon Warehouse Codes & Locations

To find the closest Amazon fulfillment center for your business, use the search function on the list of warehouse locations. By entering a country, state, FBA code, or zip code, you can quickly find the exact address of Amazon warehouses around the world. This tool is especially useful for sellers looking to optimize their shipping routes.

2. How Does Amazon's FBA Program Work?

Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program simplifies logistics for sellers. Under FBA, Amazon handles everything from storage to delivery, including:

• Receiving products into Amazon’s warehouses.
• Picking, packing, and preparing products for shipment.
• Shipping to customers and providing customer service.

This setup allows sellers to leverage Amazon’s vast logistics network, enhancing delivery speed and customer satisfaction. Choosing the right warehouse location is critical to maximizing these benefits.

3. How Does Amazon Choose the Locations of Their Warehouses?

Amazon strategically places fulfillment centers near major population hubs to ensure fast delivery. Key factors influencing warehouse location decisions include:

• Proximity to customers: Ensures quick delivery times (next-day or same-day).
• E-commerce demand: High population areas with a strong shopping base.
• Infrastructure: Accessibility to transportation networks (ports, highways, etc.).
• Warehouse size and cost: The layout, operational efficiency, and construction expenses also factor in.

The concentration of Amazon warehouses is highest in North America and Europe, where demand is consistently strong.

4. How Many Amazon Fulfillment Centers Are There?

As of Q1 2023, Amazon has:

• 323 fulfillment centers in the United States, including:
  • 100 Small Sortable Fulfillment Centers.
  • 109 Large Non-sortable Fulfillment Centers.
  • 12 3PL Non-sortable Fulfillment Centers.
  • 57 Specialty Fulfillment Centers.
  • 45 Sub Same Day Fulfillment Centers.

Globally, there are an additional 323 fulfillment centers across various regions, serving the needs of Amazon's worldwide customer base.

By understanding where Amazon's fulfillment centers are located and how the FBA program operates, sellers can plan their inventory distribution more effectively, leading to faster deliveries and better cost management.