Amazon Business is marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of transforming business procurement. Launched in the U.S. in 2015, it has grown into a trusted partner for 8+ million organizations worldwide, including 97 of the Fortune 100 and 18 of the 20 largest U.S. health systems. The platform’s expansion into 10 countries, including Australia in 2025, cements its role as a global B2B powerhouse.

Key Milestones Over the Decade

  • 2015: Launch in the U.S. with business-only pricing and multi-user accounts.
  • 2017: Business Prime introduced; now active in 10 countries with 3M+ members.
  • 2020: Supported organizations with critical PPE and safety supplies during the pandemic.
  • 2022: Launched the Small Business Grant Program.
  • 2023: Surpassed $35B in annualized global sales.
  • 2024: Rolled out Business Prime Rewards and Amazon Business Restock replenishment services.
  • 2025: Expanded to Australia; unveiled AI-powered predictive purchasing and spend anomaly monitoring.

How This Impacts Sellers

1. Bigger Buyer Pool: With over 134M active buyers globally, Amazon Business connects sellers to enterprises, universities, healthcare systems, and SMBs looking for bulk purchasing.

2. Tools That Drive Sales: Business-only pricing, Request-for-Quote, Guided Buying, and Spend Anomaly Monitoring create more structured, high-value purchasing opportunities for sellers.

3. Focus on Responsible Sourcing:

  • 14,000+ certified small business sellers already onboard.
  • 12,000+ diverse sellers (minority, women, veteran, and LGBT-owned).
  • 1.4M+ Climate Pledge Friendly products listed.

This opens new visibility for sellers who qualify under sustainability or diversity criteria.

4. AI and Integration Advantages: Amazon Business now connects to 300+ third-party systems, giving sellers broader procurement visibility. AI tools—from automated titles to predictive ordering—are expected to further streamline buying and selling cycles.

What Sellers Should Do Next

  • Leverage Business-Only Pricing – Offer tiered discounts and bulk deals to stand out in procurement cycles.
  • Highlight Certifications – If you’re a minority-owned, women-owned, or sustainability-focused seller, update certifications for added visibility in Guided Buying filters.
  • Adopt AI Listing Tools – Ensure your listings are optimized for procurement buyers using Amazon’s AI tools to improve search rank and conversions.
  • Plan for International Growth – With expansions into Australia and Mexico, global sellers should explore cross-border B2B opportunities.
  • Stay Inventory Ready – Services like Amazon Business Restock mean procurement buyers expect seamless fulfillment—maintain healthy stock levels.

TL;DR

Amazon Business has grown into a $35B+ global B2B marketplace in just 10 years, connecting millions of organizations to trusted sellers. For eCommerce B2B sellers, this means opportunities in bulk procurement, sustainable sourcing, and AI-driven sales optimization. The next decade will bring deeper AI integrations, stronger global expansion, and more demand for responsible sourcing.
Source: Amazon 

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