{"id":4551,"date":"2022-02-13T17:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdlst2020prod.wpengine.com\/blog\/?p=4551"},"modified":"2022-08-25T18:44:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T18:44:36","slug":"aliexpress-dropshipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modalyst.co\/blog\/aliexpress-dropshipping\/","title":{"rendered":"AliExpress Dropshipping is a Must-Have"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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AliExpress dropshipping isn’t dead and remains one of the most profitable business models for eCommerce entrepreneurs interested in making money online and from the comfort of their homes. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The only thing that’s changed in 2021 is the competitive landscape. It\u2019s more saturated than ever with similar platforms coming to market, but AliExpress has adapted to the market, making it easier than ever to succeed as a dropshipping business with AliExpress products.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What is AliExpress?<\/h2>\n

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AliExpress is one of the largest online retail websites in the world, and millions of eCommerce merchants use it to find products for their dropshipping business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aliexpress was launched in 2010 as an online business-to-consumer platform where Chinese retailers can sell their products to foreign consumers. The website was launched by Alibaba Group, a major Chinese eCommerce company which also owns Taobao and Tmall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does AliExpress allow dropshipping?<\/h2>\n

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Yes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today, AliExpress is practically synonymous with the idea of dropshipping products.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can find everything you need on AliExpress.<\/b> From needles to trains, as the old saying goes. No matter what you sell in your store, you\u2019re bound to find more items like your current products on this incredible marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Additionally, AliExpress is <\/span>affordable<\/b>. The pricing is extremely competitive; you\u2019ll find products for much cheaper than you would on other platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s why dropshippers love it so much.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Benefits of AliExpress Dropshipping<\/h2>\n

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AliExpress dropshipping is a piece of cake.<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Whether you’re an entrepreneur in the United States or Hong Kong, you can easily find the products you like, and import them to your online store. Once you\u2019ve sold them, you pay the wholesale price, the Aliexpress seller ships them, and that\u2019s all you have to worry about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the ideal place to get started as a new store owner.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Upfront cost, bye-bye!<\/b><\/p>\n

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One of the pros is that you don\u2019t even have to pay a fee to get started with the AliExpress dropshipping program. You\u2019ll only pay the wholesale price when you sell the product. The profit margin is yours to keep.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The fact that there is no upfront financial commitment significantly reduces your start-up capital. All you need to do is create your own website. You won\u2019t have to pay for products or fees to access the products until you start earning money.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And even then, it\u2019s just the wholesale price + shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AliExpress suppliers don\u2019t dictate minimum or maximum prices, either.<\/b> You can add your profit margin and set the final price on your own. The wholesale prices on AE are usually very low, so you\u2019ll have plenty of room to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since AliExpress.com is a huge marketplace connecting millions of sellers with hundreds of millions of buyers, <\/span>you\u2019ll find popular products on there first<\/b>. That is one of the competitive advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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While other platforms, such as Banggood, Lightinthebox and DHGate will be sluggish, AliExpress won\u2019t. They depend on being the first and having super low prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep in mind that the majority of sellers on AliExpress are factories based in China. One of the widely spoken about cons of this platform is the shipping time. However, <\/span>shipping times no longer are a month or more<\/b>. While Ali Express used to be known for its long shipping times to regions like the United States, order fulfillment is now much faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With ePacket delivery (made possible because of smaller orders that don\u2019t call for shipping containers) and new shipping methods, your customers will get their packages in 14 days at most. If you’re only looking for same day or single day shipping, AE may not be the best solution for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With that in mind, it\u2019s time to set up your AliExpress dropshipping store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Selecting Your AliExpress Dropshipping Products<\/h2>\n

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Don’t fret if you don’t have fleshed out product ideas. Products on AliExpress are sorted according to categories.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For example, consumer electronics, home improvement, clothing, jewelry, etc. However, you can find your products based on <\/span>keywords<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are plenty of product variants on AliExpress. It can be a lot. But don\u2019t panic! All those options (and your marketing) are what is going to help you get more customers than you\u2019ve ever dreamed of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you already have product ideas and know what you want to sell, that\u2019s great!<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t, it pays to take a look at <\/span>trending products<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then, use those keywords (e.g. \u201c<\/span>fidget spinner buy<\/span><\/i>\u201d) and plug them into<\/span> Google Trends<\/b><\/a> to <\/span>evaluate interest over time<\/b>. Pay attention to the location, as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can even compare multiple products at once and make sure that you\u2019re selling profitable items.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Even if you don\u2019t sell a thing, it\u2019s okay. Remember: you haven\u2019t paid for a single item that hasn\u2019t been sold.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All you\u2019ve done is synced your store to AliExpress\u2019 catalogue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Running your own website doesn\u2019t get better than that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can use the following product tips and tricks to set yourself up for AliExpress success:<\/b><\/p>\n

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