The best wholesale supplier for Amazon FBA is the one that sells genuine brand-name products you can resell on Amazon, at a price that leaves profit, with invoices that hold up and terms that fit your budget. There is no single best supplier for everyone, so judge each one against the same criteria.
Quick answer: Compare suppliers on authorization, Amazon policy, invoices, minimum order, lead time, prep and shipping, pricing and support. A supplier that is strong on the first three is worth more than a cheap one that is weak on them.
Disclosure: we are a wholesale supplier ourselves, and we include our own answers below. We have not ranked other suppliers, because we can only state facts about our own business.
8 Criteria to Judge Every Supplier
| # | Criterion | What good looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Authorization | Authorized by the brands it sells |
| 2 | Amazon policy | Allows Amazon resale, brand by brand |
| 3 | Invoices | Full business details, products and quantities |
| 4 | Minimum order | Fits your budget |
| 5 | Lead time | Days, not weeks |
| 6 | Prep and shipping | FNSKU labeling and direct shipping to FBA |
| 7 | Pricing | Leaves you a profit after Amazon fees |
| 8 | Support | Answers questions and fixes problems |
The Main Types of Suppliers
- Brands (direct): the cleanest supply chain, but often high minimums or no Amazon sellers.
- Authorized distributors: brand-backed invoices, many brands in one account, workable minimums.
- Regional or secondary wholesalers: sometimes cheaper, but invoices may not trace to the brand.
- Directories: a way to find suppliers, not a supplier. See wholesale supplier directories.
Location matters too; compare US vs overseas wholesale suppliers.
How to Compare Suppliers Fairly
- Ask every supplier the same questions.
- Score each one against the 8 criteria.
- Place a small test order with the top two.
- Keep the one that delivers on time with clean invoices.
How We Measure Up
| Criterion | Our answer |
|---|---|
| Authorization | Authorized distributor for every brand we supply |
| Amazon policy | We sell to Amazon sellers; ask about any brand |
| Invoices | Every order includes an invoice |
| Minimum order | $1,000 |
| Lead time | Usually 3–7 days |
| Prep and shipping | FNSKU labeling, poly-bagging, case shipping direct to FBA |
| Pricing | Price list for approved accounts |
| Support | US-based team; see our contact page |
Put us to the test: see what we offer as Amazon FBA wholesale distributors.
For more ways to build your list, read how to find wholesale suppliers for Amazon FBA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don’t you list other suppliers?
We can only vouch for facts about our own business. Use the criteria above to judge any supplier, including us.
Is the cheapest supplier the best?
Rarely. Weak invoices, slow shipping or brands that block Amazon sellers cost more than a slightly higher unit price.
How many suppliers should I compare?
Two or three for each category you sell, so you have a backup if one runs out of stock.