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Amazon FBA Customer Returns Report

FBA is a service offered by Amazon in which sellers store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and Amazon handles the storage, packaging, shipping, and customer service for these products.

The FBA Customer Returns Report allows sellers to better manage their inventory, and offers key insights into customer behavior.

About The Report

Amazon’s FBA Customer Returns Report provides detailed information about product returns initiated by customers who have purchased items through the FBA program. 

FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) is a service offered by Amazon in which sellers store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and Amazon handles the storage, packaging, shipping, and customer service for these products.

The FBA Customer Returns Report allows sellers to better manage their inventory, and offers key insights into customer behavior. 

With this report, you can clearly understand why customers are returning products, and whether any improvements to your products or product content can help reduce return rates.

What’s in the Amazon FBA Customer Returns Report? 

Here are some of the insights about your returns that you can uncover from this report: 

  • Return Date: This section provides details about the date on which the return was initiated by the customer.
  • Product Information: Here, you'll find information about the returned product, such as the ASIN, SKU, product title, and quantity returned.
  • Return Reason: Amazon allows customers to provide reasons for their returns, such as "item not as described," "damaged in transit," "wrong size," or "changed my mind." This section of the report highlights the specific reason for each return, giving sellers insight into common issues.
  • Detailed Disposition: Amazon categorizes returned items into different dispositions, such as "sellable" (can be resold), "unsellable" (cannot be resold), or "damaged." This helps sellers understand the status of the returned items and whether they need to be processed for resale or disposal.

Customer Comments: Customers can add comments regarding the return of each product. This helps the seller better understand the issue that led to the return. This field is not mandatory, however, so you may not find a customer comment for every returned product.

Where can I access the Amazon FBA Customer Returns Report? 

This report is only valid for sellers and not applicable for vendors. 

You can download this report from Seller Central —> Fulfillment —> FBA Customer Returns.

What can the Customer Returns Report tell me?

Leveraging the Amazon FBA Customer Return Report effectively can help you optimize your business operations, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs associated with returns. 

Here's how you can make the most of this report:

  • Analyze common return reasons. Carefully review the return reasons provided by customers, and identify common trends and patterns. If a specific issue is frequently mentioned, such as inaccurate product descriptions or damaged items, take steps to address and rectify those issues before they impact your organic ranking on Amazon.
  • Improve product quality. If the return reasons indicate product defects, consider improving the quality of your products. Address any recurring issues to prevent future returns due to similar problems.
  • Evaluate your packaging. Assess whether packaging is contributing to return rates. If customers often cite items arriving damaged, consider enhancing packaging materials and methods to ensure products are well-protected during transit.
  • Monitor your sellable/unsellable items. Pay attention to the disposition of returned items. If many returns are categorized as "unsellable" due to damage, review your quality control processes and packaging techniques to reduce damage during storage and shipping.
  • Share feedback with your suppliers. If you're sourcing products from suppliers, share relevant information from the FBA Customer Returns Report with them. Collaborate on solutions to address quality issues and prevent future returns.
  • Optimize your product listings. Update your product listings based on the insights gained from the report. Clear and detailed product descriptions, high-quality images, and accurate specifications can reduce the likelihood of returns caused by misunderstandings.
  • Focus on continuous improvement. Regularly analyze the FBA Customer Returns Report to track changes in return patterns and evaluate the effectiveness of your efforts. 
  • Refine inventory management. Based on returns data, you may decide to adjust your inventory levels for different products. If certain items have high return rates, consider stocking fewer of those items or revisiting your product selection strategy.


Leveraging the Amazon FBA Customer Returns Report is an ongoing process. Regularly reviewing, analyzing, and acting on the insights provided by the report can help you build a more successful and customer-centric FBA business on Amazon's platform.

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