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Amazon isn't the only marketplace to resell on. Depending on the product and target market, Cdiscount, Bol.com or other local players can offer a better competition-to-margin ratio.
Why look beyond Amazon
Amazon concentrates most of the traffic — and therefore most of the competition. In some saturated categories, a smaller, less contested marketplace can leave a higher net margin, even with lower volume.
The main European marketplaces for arbitrage
| Marketplace | Main market | Strength for arbitrage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Pan-European (FR, DE, ES, IT, UK, NL, PL, SE…) | Massive traffic, FBA logistics network, Buy Box |
| Cdiscount | France | Captive French audience, less international competition |
| Bol.com | Netherlands, Belgium | Dominant in the Benelux, often requires a local entity/VAT registration |
| eBay | International, auction + fixed price | Good outlet for closeout stock and used items |
| ManoMano | France, Europe (DIY/home) | Less contested niche in DIY/gardening |
Criteria for choosing your marketplace
- Audience size vs. competition level: a smaller market can be more profitable net.
- Category fit: DIY on ManoMano, fashion on specialised marketplaces, general on Amazon/Cdiscount.
- Local requirements: Bol.com and some marketplaces require local registration or a local bank account.
- Cross-border taxation: selling in several EU countries means the VAT OSS scheme (see our guide to selling on Amazon).
Multi-marketplace: the leverage effect
The same source product can be resold on several marketplaces at once. That's where multi-source comparison really pays off: the best outlet isn't always Amazon, and it changes depending on the product. ArbitragePro+ compares your supplier sources against prices on several marketplaces to identify the best net gap, marketplace by marketplace.