What are the typical listing fees charged by major UK spirit wholesalers, and how do they work?

Major UK wholesalers typically charge **£500 per depot** as a one-off listing fee, though this is negotiable. With approximately 9 depots across the UK network (York, Fosse, Birmingham, Orbital West, Runcorn, Southampton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Bedford/Crayford), you should expect around **£4,500–£5,000 total per SKU** to achieve widespread distribution.

**Key points from community experience:** - The fee is a **one-off charge**, not annual, though negotiation success varies considerably between members - Members have paid **£5,000 per SKU** in past listings - The depot network includes approximately 9 locations: York, Fosse, Birmingham, Orbital West, Runcorn, Southampton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Bedford/Crayford - **Matthew Clarke** is noted as an alternative route for extended range listings (through Master of Malt), though listing doesn't guarantee wide availability—you may pay the fee but find the product only accessible to direct customers - **Master of Malt** has historically listed products readily but delisting for poor sales appears uncommon, even for smaller suppliers moving 20k+ per year

**Caveats:** Getting listed is only half the battle; availability at individual depots can vary significantly even after you've paid the listing fee. Negotiation on fees is possible but outcomes differ between suppliers.