What are the fees for selling on Cdiscount?

Cdiscount charges a €39.99/month subscription plus category-based commissions from 5% (computers) to 20% (fashion). Payment processing is included in the commission. Fulfillment fees apply if you use Cdiscount Fulfillment.

Can I sell on Cdiscount from outside France?

Yes, EU-based sellers can register. You need either a French VAT number or an EU VAT number with French fiscal representation. Non-EU sellers typically need a French fiscal representative.

How does Cdiscount compare to Amazon.fr?

Amazon.fr has 3–4x more traffic, but Cdiscount offers lower competition, a loyal French customer base, and less competition from Chinese sellers. Many successful French sellers sell on both platforms.

Octopia is Cdiscount's technology and logistics platform that powers fulfillment services and marketplace technology. It handles warehousing, shipping, and also licenses its marketplace technology to other retailers across Europe.

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Sell on Cdiscount

France's second-largest online marketplace

50M+

Monthly Visitors

10M+

Active Buyers

France

Country

1998

Founded

Last updated: March 2026

Overview

Cdiscount is France's second-largest online marketplace, trailing only Amazon.fr in traffic and sales volume. Founded in 1998 in Bordeaux and now part of the Casino Group, Cdiscount attracts over 20 million monthly visitors and serves 10 million active buyers. The platform is deeply embedded in French e-commerce culture and is particularly strong in electronics, home appliances, furniture, and DIY products. For sellers targeting the French market, Cdiscount offers a critical alternative to Amazon that reaches a distinctly French customer base.

The Cdiscount marketplace operates on a commission-based model with fees ranging from 5% to 20% depending on the product category, plus a €39.99 monthly subscription fee for professional sellers. Cdiscount Fulfillment (powered by Octopia, the platform's logistics arm) handles warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping from French fulfillment centers, enabling sellers to offer express delivery. The Octopia technology platform also powers several other European marketplaces, making it a gateway to broader distribution.

Cdiscount's buyer demographic skews toward value-conscious French consumers looking for competitive prices on branded goods. The platform runs aggressive promotional campaigns, including its annual "Cdiscount Days" event, French Days participation, and Black Friday sales that generate massive traffic spikes. For cross-border sellers, Cdiscount provides an opportunity to diversify away from Amazon.fr dependency and capture French market share through a platform where competition from Chinese direct sellers is notably lower than on Amazon.