IKEA's third-party purchasers charge service fees through a combination of flat rates, hourly rates, and percentage-based commissions, depending on the scope of services provided. These fees are typically structured to cover logistics, installation, or white-label partnership costs.

The fee models vary based on the service type. For logistics and delivery, third-party providers often charge a flat fee per shipment, which covers transportation and handling. For example, IKEA's U.S. white-glove delivery services, facilitated by third-party contractors, generally impose a $49.99 base fee plus $5 per mile traveled beyond a 20-mile radius, as reported by IKEA's 2022 sustainability report. Installation services, such as assembly or customization, typically incur an hourly rate ranging from $50 to $100 per hour, with some providers charging a fixed fee per item, such as $89.99 for full furniture assembly.

In white-label partnerships, where third-party retailers sell IKEA products under their branding, fees include a wholesale price discount (averaging 30-40% off retail) and a mandatory service fee of 5-10% of sales revenue, per data from the National Retail Federation. This structure ensures IKEA retains brand control while sharing market access. Additionally, third-party e-commerce platforms selling IKEA products through marketplaces like Amazon pay a 15-20% commission on sales, as outlined in IKEA's 2023 financial disclosures. These models balance cost recovery for third parties with competitive pricing for end consumers, driving IKEA's 12% annual growth in third-party channel sales since 2020, per Statista. The flexibility in fee structures allows IKEA to expand its ecosystem while maintaining margins.