How to Buy from Amazon USA and Sell on Amazon Canada: Online Arbitrage Guide (2025)

Buy from Amazon USA, Sell in Canada: A Complete Online Arbitrage Guide

Online arbitrage is a rapidly growing e-commerce strategy that allows you to buy discounted products from major online retailers like Amazon.com and resell them for a profit in another market — such as Canada.

If you're looking to expand your e-commerce business into Canada with minimal risk and high scalability, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

What is Online Arbitrage?

Online arbitrage (OA) is the process of purchasing products online at a lower price and reselling them in another market where they are in higher demand or priced higher.

Why this works:

• You don't need to hold large amounts of inventory

• It requires relatively low startup capital

• There are many tools available to identify profitable products

Why Source from Amazon USA?

Amazon.com is one of the largest and most competitive online marketplaces in the world. It regularly offers:

• Deep discounts and lightning deals

• Clearance and outlet sections

• Overstock and discontinued items

This abundance of low-cost inventory makes Amazon USA a powerful source for arbitrage sellers.

Why Sell in Canada?

Canada is an under-served and profitable e-commerce market. Compared to the U.S., it features:

• Less competition in many categories

• Consumers who spend more per order

• High demand for fast shipping and reliable fulfillment

These factors make Canada a strong target market for cross-border sellers.

How to Launch Your Arbitrage Process Step-by-Step

1. Find discounted products on Amazon.com using tools like Keepa or SellerAmp

2. Analyze the Canadian market for resale potential and pricing

3. Buy the products and ship them to a Canadian prep center like CanadiEX

4. The prep center receives, inspects, labels, and prepares the inventory

5. Products are fulfilled directly to customers or to local marketplaces

Things to Keep in Mind

✅ Import Rules
Understand Canada’s customs regulations, declare products properly, and manage duties and taxes carefully.

✅ Labeling & Compliance
Certain products may require bilingual labeling, specific safety standards, or documentation for sale in Canada.

✅ Shipping Times & Costs
Shipping individual orders from the U.S. is inefficient. Using a Canadian prep and fulfillment center reduces costs and delivery time dramatically.

Why Work with CanadiEX?

At CanadiEX, we specialize in helping international sellers operate smoothly in Canada. Our services include:

• Product receiving and inspection

• Labeling, bundling, and packaging

• Inventory storage and management

• Order fulfillment (FBM)

• Returns handling and restocking

You focus on sourcing and selling — we handle the logistics from start to finish.

Why Online Arbitrage Works in Canada

• Pricing gaps between markets

• Simpler logistics when using local warehousing

• Easier competition compared to selling in the U.S. market

With the right tools and a trusted fulfillment partner, online arbitrage becomes a scalable, low-risk path to international e-commerce.

Ready to Get Started?

Reach out to CanadiEX to learn how we can support your cross-border business.
Contact us or explore our services today.