Does ProfitTree Work for International Sellers?
Yes — ProfitTree works for international Etsy sellers. However, there are important limitations you should be aware of before using the platform.
These limitations are primarily due to how Etsy, payment processors, and third-party integrations report data through their APIs.
Shop Currency Must Match Your Local Bank Currency
ProfitTree pulls data from two sources:
Etsy order data
Etsy account ledger data
If your Etsy shop currency does not match your local bank currency, ProfitTree may mix currencies in reports, leading to inaccurate results.
Example
Local bank currency: GBP
Etsy shop currency: USD
In this case:
Orders appear in USD
Ledger transactions appear in GBP
ProfitTree cannot reliably convert or reconcile the data
Requirement
To ensure accurate reporting:
Your Etsy shop currency must match your local bank currency
What If My Local Currency Is Different From My Etsy Account Currency?
If your local currency differs from your Etsy shop currency:
Orders and ledger data will appear in different currencies
Financial metrics may become inaccurate
ProfitTree cannot auto-convert these values reliably
This is a known limitation and currency conversion support is planned, but not yet available.
VAT Tax Support
At this time, ProfitTree does not automatically calculate or account for VAT.
Why:
VAT rules vary widely by country
VAT treatment differs by seller type
Etsy reports VAT inconsistently across regions
While VAT support is a high-priority roadmap item, there is no confirmed release timeline.
Advertising Tab Currency Limitations
For international sellers:
Etsy provides advertising data in USD only
This applies regardless of your shop’s local currency
ProfitTree displays ad data exactly as Etsy provides it
As a result:
You may see ad spend in USD even if your shop uses another currency
This can cause apparent mismatches in reporting
This is an Etsy API limitation and not something ProfitTree can control.
Printify & International Sellers
If you use the Printify integration and your shop or bank currency is not USD:
Printify sends product and shipping costs in USD only
ProfitTree cannot automatically convert those costs
Profit calculations may appear inaccurate
This limitation exists due to restrictions in both the Etsy and Printify APIs.
Bottom Line for International Sellers
ProfitTree works for international sellers, with limitations if:
Your shop currency does not match your local bank currency
You require automatic VAT tracking
You expect ad spend reported in your local currency
You use Printify with a non-USD setup
We aim to be transparent so you know exactly what to expect before relying on ProfitTree for financial decisions.
Summary
ProfitTree supports international Etsy sellers, but accurate reporting requires matching currencies and manual handling of VAT and certain costs. Some limitations are driven by Etsy and third-party API constraints and are actively being evaluated for future improvements.