Small storage and order-fulfilment warehouse for online sellers
Starting costs about $54,700 in the United States and 9,640,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $4,020 net per month in the United States and 979,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 19 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,700 | $4,020 |
| Nigeria | 9,640,000 NGN | 979,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £37,500 | £2,750 |
| Kenya | 2,470,000 KES | 138,000 KES |
| India | 1,220,000 INR | 101,000 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Small online shops are drowning in boxes at home and spend hours packing, while large logistics firms reject low volumes.
The solution
A local warehouse that receives stock, picks and ships orders the same day and handles returns, with pricing suited to small volumes.
Your customers
Online sellers shipping 50 to 1,000 orders a month, independent brands and craftspeople selling online.
How you make money
Storage at 10 to 20 € per pallet per month, plus 1.50 to 3 € per order picked, excluding shipping.
Competition
Large e-commerce logistics firms, on-demand warehouse networks, marketplaces with built-in fulfilment and sellers doing it themselves.
Who has an edge
A logistics professional who is strict about picking errors and can connect online shops to the warehouse system.
The risks
Slow warehouse fill, dependence on a few clients, costly errors, and fixed rent and wages before volume arrives.
The first 3 steps
- Interview fifteen online sellers about volumes and current prices.
- Find a flexible unit with a short lease and loading access.
- Sign three pilot clients before fitting out the whole space.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €8,000 − costs €5,200 = €2,800 net per month. Revenue: 200 pallets × €15 + 2,000 orders × €2.50. Costs: warehouse rent, boxes, part-time picker, software, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Fulfilment for online sellers?
About $54,700 (United States), 9,640,000 NGN (Nigeria), £37,500 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $4,020 (United States), 979,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,750 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 19 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Slow warehouse fill, dependence on a few clients, costly errors, and fixed rent and wages before volume arrives.
Where do I start?
1. Interview fifteen online sellers about volumes and current prices. 2. Find a flexible unit with a short lease and loading access. 3. Sign three pilot clients before fitting out the whole space.
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