Free tool

Profit calculator

Thinking of selling a product? Put in the supplier price and your selling price, and see the real cost in the UK, your profit and the cash you need.

1The product
$
From the supplier's quote (USD).
units
At least the supplier's minimum order.
$
For the whole order. Ask 2–3 freight companies.
£per $1
An example value. Use today's rate.
2Getting it into the UK
%
Depends on the product. Look it up on the UK Trade Tariff.
£
For the whole order. Your freight company can tell you.
Not registered: import VAT (20%) is a cost, and you don't add VAT to sales. Registered: you usually reclaim import VAT, but your selling price includes 20% VAT. GOV.UK: VAT registration.
3Selling it
£
What the customer pays.
%
An example value. Check your marketplace's fees.
£
Or the marketplace's fulfilment fee.
£
Most new sellers need some ads.
%
Be honest. Electricals usually get more returns.

Looking for a product idea first?

Browse the product ideas in the library. Each one links straight back to this calculator.

See product ideas →
A woman doing a home workout with resistance bands