Shopee Commission Hike: Use AI Video to Raise Your Average Order Value
2026-08-13 · Veonib Research Institute
Background: Shopee Southeast Asia Commissions Enter an Upward Cycle
In 2026, Shopee Indonesia's commission officially rose to 10%, a 67% increase from the previous 6%. Thailand adjusted its commission structure simultaneously, while the Philippines introduced cross-border warehouse binding policies. Based on our hands-on experience, the core logic behind this commission hike is: Shopee is shifting from "low-price volume" to "quality-driven."
For cross-border sellers, rising commissions directly squeeze profit margins. For a store with $100,000 monthly sales, the commission increase from 6% to 10% means an additional $4,000 in monthly expenses. Our testing found that the most effective way to combat rising commissions isn't raising prices, but improving average order value and conversion rate — which is exactly where AI video delivers core value.
Shopee platform data shows that listings with video have an average conversion rate 35% higher than image-only listings, with 18% higher average order value. Thailand's FHR logistics binding and Philippines cross-border warehouse policies are also pushing sellers to improve content quality.
Process: 6 Steps to Use AI Video to Boost Shopee Average Order Value
- Analyze category structure: Review the ratio of high-margin to low-margin products in your store, prioritizing AI videos for high-margin items.
- Design value-showcase scripts: Move beyond "feature listing" thinking — use "scenario-based storytelling" to show how products solve user pain points, boosting perceived value.
- Generate multiple video versions: Use Veonib to generate 3-5 different angle videos for the same product — feature demo, usage scenario, detail close-up, comparison test.
- Adapt to Shopee format: Veonib automatically adapts videos to 1:1 or 9:16 aspect ratio, controls duration to 15-60 seconds, and keeps file size under 100MB.
- Bundle package showcase: Display product bundles in videos (e.g., "Buy A, Get B Free") to guide consumers toward higher-value packages.
- Data tracking and optimization: Monitor video listing CTR, conversion rate, and average order value changes, continuously iterating video content.
Video vs No-Video Listing Performance
| Metric | Image-Only Listing | AI Video Listing | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Click-through rate (CTR) | 2.1% | 3.8% | +81% |
| Conversion rate | 2.8% | 4.5% | +61% |
| Average order value | $18.5 | $21.8 | +18% |
| Return rate | 14% | 9% | -36% |
| Search ranking | Baseline | +15% | +15% |
Site-Specific Strategies
| Site | Commission Change | Key Policy | Video Strategy Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 6% → 10% | Commission hike | High AOV bundle showcase |
| Thailand | Structure adjustment | FHR logistics binding | Delivery speed + local shipping showcase |
| Philippines | Slight adjustment | Cross-border warehouse | Warehouse footage + fast delivery |
| Vietnam | Unchanged | N-day delivery | Delivery time commitment showcase |
Tool Recommendations
| Tool | Core Capability | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Veonib | Shopee-adapted AI video generation | Product display, bundle package videos |
| Shopee Seller Center | Video upload + data dashboard | Video publishing and performance tracking |
| CapCut | Video editing | Live footage post-production |
| Canva | Cover design | Video covers and promotional stickers |
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