Amazon Now Adds 80 US Cities as 30-Minute Delivery Expands
Amazon Now Adds 80 US Markets
The US expansion was accompanied by launches in several major Egyptian cities. Amazon said Amazon Now is available in nine countries and more than 250 cities and towns worldwide.
The model depends on inventory being held near customers and ready for immediate picking and dispatch. Amazon did not say that ordinary Fulfillment by Amazon inventory automatically qualifies for 30-minute delivery. Product selection and service coverage can vary by location.
Sales and Customer Use Accelerate
Amazon reported that Amazon Now gross sales and units sold each increased by more than 80% quarter over quarter. The number of customers served rose by more than 60% over the same period.
Those figures indicate growing demand for very fast delivery of frequently purchased goods. They do not provide a product-level breakdown or identify which third-party seller categories generated the growth.
What China-Based Amazon Sellers Should Know
For China-based sellers, the expansion strengthens the case for accurate demand forecasting and inventory positioned close to US buyers. Products suited to rapid replenishment may benefit when they are eligible and stocked within Amazon’s participating local network.
Sellers should confirm eligibility in Seller Central before changing inventory plans. Amazon Now does not change international freight requirements, US customs clearance, product compliance, or Amazon’s inbound shipment rules. Stock still has to reach the correct US fulfillment location before local delivery speed becomes relevant.
China-to-US shippers should therefore separate two planning decisions: the international movement of goods into Amazon’s network and the downstream placement needed to support fast local delivery. Excess inventory sent without verified eligibility can still create storage and working-capital costs.