Sell custom products with Print on Demand on Amazon
Why sell on Amazon in Canada?
For Canadian entrepreneurs, Amazon.ca is a massive opportunity. It’s the go-to online shopping destination for millions of shoppers coast-to-coast. By listing your products on this marketplace, you instantly access a huge, ready-to-buy audience actively searching for unique items like yours.
With Print on Demand Canada, you tap into Amazon’s reach without the headaches of managing inventory, packing boxes, or handling shipping. Simply create the designs, and we do the rest.
The Printful advantage: Local Canadian fulfilment
When you connect Printful to your Amazon.ca store, you unlock our Canadian fulfilment centre. Your products are printed right here in Canada, which is a huge benefit for your business:
- Faster shipping: Orders reach your Canadian customers quicker
- No customs or duties: Since products ship domestically, your customers won’t face surprise fees
- Lower shipping costs: Local shipping is more affordable, savings you can pass on to your customers
It’s the smartest way to build a Canadian brand on Amazon.
| Type | Marketplace |
| Setup time | Slow |
| Price | Professional seller plan starting at $39.99/mo. + referral fees |
| Best for | Small businesses |
| Products pushed to store | Yes |
| Displays "out of stock" | No |
| Live shipping rates | No |
| Open source | No |
A step-by-step guide to getting started with Amazon
Ready to bring your creative ideas to life on Amazon.ca? Here’s how to start selling.
1. Create a professional Amazon seller account
You’ll need an Amazon Professional Seller account to integrate with third-party services like Printful.
- Cost: The plan starts at C$29.99/month plus referral fees on each sale
- Taxes: You’re responsible for taxes like GST/PST/HST. Check the CRA website for details.
2. Request a GTIN exemption
A GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is a product barcode. Since print-on-demand products are unique and made to order, you don’t need one. Request a free exemption from Amazon for your product categories. It usually takes a couple of business days.
3. Connect your store with the Printful Amazon integration
Once your GTIN exemption is approved, link your accounts. Our powerful Amazon integration automatically syncs your products and orders, creating a seamless workflow between platforms.
4. Design your products and add them to your store
Use Printful’s Design Maker to add your artwork to 495 products. Think about what Canadian shoppers love: cosy hoodies with scenic Algonquin Park designs, toques with cheeky local slang, or t-shirts celebrating Canada Day. Once your design is ready, add the product, complete with mockups and descriptions, to your Amazon store.
5. Let Printful handle the rest
When a customer in Vancouver, Halifax or anywhere else buys your product on Amazon, the order automatically comes to us. We print, pack, and ship it directly to them from our Canadian facility. You focus on your brand – we handle the logistics.
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Best practices for success on Amazon Canada
Use these expert tips to stand out and grow your sales
Optimise your product listings for Canadian shoppers
Think like your customer. Use keywords in your product titles and descriptions that Canadians are searching for, such as “Canadian-made t-shirt,” “hockey-themed mug,” or “Canada leaf hoodie.” Use high-quality mockups showing off your designs in vibrant colour.
Use Amazon’s advertising tools
Start with Sponsored Products targeting keywords your customers are already searching for. Set a modest daily budget (even C$10-15/day works), focus on your best-selling designs, and let the data guide you.
Pause what’s not converting and double down on what is.
Focus on local trends and seasons
Plan your launches around the Canadian calendar:
- Canada Day designs live by mid-May
- Thanksgiving products ready for September
- Hockey playoff merch queued up before March
Cottage season, back to school, and Boxing Day are also prime windows. The earlier you list, the more time Amazon’s algorithm has to index and rank your products before the rush.
Why Canadian entrepreneurs choose Printful for Amazon
Partnering with Printful for your Amazon venture gives you a competitive edge
Save time on logistics and fulfilment
Focus your energy on what you do best: creating amazing designs and marketing your brand. We’ll handle the entire fulfilment process for you, from printing to shipping.
Launch new products in minutes with no risk
Test new ideas, colours, and slogans without buying any inventory upfront. With Print on Demand, we only make the product when you sell it, meaning there’s zero financial risk for you.
Join a household name
By selling on Amazon, you’re placing your brand on a trusted platform that millions of Canadians use every single day. This builds instant credibility and helps you reach a much wider audience.
Sell high-quality products your customers will love
Great products lead to happy customers and positive reviews. We use top-tier printing tech and high-quality items to ensure your brand is represented perfectly, every time.
I really love Printful, it's been useful to cut down the time spent working on my store as I have a full-time job alongside this.
Naomi
Nemki
I've been using Printful since 2017 and sold over $100,000 worth of print-on-demand products that they’ve fulfilled. I’m a big fan of them as a company and their support team is very helpful and quick to respond to any inquiries I’ve had.
My partner and I started Gay Pride Apparel in 2019 as a side business. After a year and a half, we quit our day jobs and decided to focus on our store full time. Printful has been there since day one. They have been our best partner by far.
Sergio
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Frequently Asked Questions
To get started:
- Sign up for an Amazon Professional Seller account on the official Amazon.ca website.
- Upload your documentation: You’ll need a valid government-issued ID, your Canadian tax information (such as your GST/HST number if applicable), a Canadian phone number, and a bank account that supports Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- Review policies: Check Amazon’s content policies before listing products to protect your account and ensure compliance with Canadian consumer regulations.
Yes. Amazon is one of the most popular online marketplaces in Canada, and many sellers earn income by offering physical or digital products.
Print on Demand simplifies this process by handling production and shipping without requiring upfront inventory. You create and upload your designs and set the price in CAD, and Printful fulfils the orders at no additional cost beyond the product base price.
No – Amazon Merch on Demand is currently unavailable in Canada. But you can still offer custom apparel, artwork, and more with Printful.
To increase customer engagement and sales:
- Create listings with high-quality images and clear product details
- Follow content policies to avoid listing rejections
- Offer free shipping by incorporating the fee into your pricing strategy where possible
- Review your analytics to see which products are performing best in the Canadian market
- Run promotional campaigns or use Amazon advertising to increase visibility during peak Canadian shopping seasons, like Boxing Day or Victoria Day
For account or listing issues, contact [email protected] with your order ID, listing link, or product page URL. We recommend checking the Help Centre first, as it covers common questions with detailed instructions, example listings, and how-to videos.
You’ll also find info on how to upload new products, log store issues, and track updates. While we aim to respond quickly, the expected timeframe depends on your request.
Note: Please avoid including sensitive personal data in your messages.
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