{"id":13243,"date":"2024-02-12T19:19:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T16:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=13243"},"modified":"2024-02-18T20:45:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T17:45:11","slug":"dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Dropshipping in 2024: The State of Things"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look through your contact list; 2 in 10 people sell something online. An online boutique, a digital chocolate store, someone who ships new books and sells to enthusiasts, a phone and accessories seller, a jewelry store with a single landing page. You know at least one person offering one of these.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEveryone\u2019s dropshipping, and no one\u2019s talking about it,\u201d a <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/insideretail.com.au\/digital\/dropshipping-fashions-favourite-fulfilment-method-202402\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Inside Retail begins. This is arguably true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the pandemic compelled us to adapt to a digital ecosystem, the abounding opportunities online have kept many of us on that trail. Daily, there\u2019s a new ecommerce guru flashing mouthwatering opportunities available on Amazon, Shopify, or Alibaba.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we review the state of dropshipping in 2024 (are there really mouthwatering opportunities?), what to know before you get on board, platforms to consider for dropshipping in 2024, the best products to dropship in 2024, and future trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Is_Dropshipping_Still_Worth_It_in_2024\" title=\"Is Dropshipping Still Worth It in 2024?\">Is Dropshipping Still Worth It in 2024?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#What_to_Know_Before_You_Start_Dropshipping_in_2024\" title=\"What to Know Before You Start Dropshipping in 2024\">What to Know Before You Start Dropshipping in 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Dropshipping_is_Competitive\" title=\"Dropshipping is Competitive\">Dropshipping is Competitive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Suppliers_Make_or_Mar_Your_Dropshipping_Effectiveness\" title=\"Suppliers Make or Mar Your Dropshipping Effectiveness\">Suppliers Make or Mar Your Dropshipping Effectiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Branding_is_a_Game-Changer\" title=\"Branding is a Game-Changer\">Branding is a Game-Changer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Platforms_for_Dropshipping_in_2024\" title=\"Platforms for Dropshipping in 2024\">Platforms for Dropshipping in 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#AliExpress\" title=\"AliExpress\">AliExpress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Alibaba\" title=\"Alibaba\">Alibaba<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Worldwide_Brands\" title=\"Worldwide Brands\">Worldwide Brands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Products_to_Dropship_in_2024\" title=\"Products to Dropship in 2024\">Products to Dropship in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/dropshipping-in-2024-the-state-of-things\/#Future_Dropshipping_Trends\" title=\"Future Dropshipping Trends\">Future Dropshipping Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Dropshipping_Still_Worth_It_in_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Dropshipping Still Worth It in 2024?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, this is the best time to start dropshipping. More people are searching \u201cdropshipping\u201d and related terms now than any other time. You\u2019re likely to record your first sales within one month if you set up your landing page today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13245 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33.png\" alt=\"Dropshipping in 2024: The State of Things. \" width=\"1271\" height=\"479\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33.png 1271w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33-768x289.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1271px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1271\/479;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13245\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33.png\" alt=\"Dropshipping in 2024: The State of Things. \" width=\"1271\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33.png 1271w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dropshipping-Explore-Google-Trends-Google-Chrome-05_02_2024-17_22_33-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Google Trends.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping has a low-entry barrier. For you, or anyone else, this means you don\u2019t need a college of experience in ecommerce to get started. You also don\u2019t need a lot of capital &#8211; there are enough products to sell on Shopify or other platforms with <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/10-best-shopify-businesses-to-start-with-less-than-1000\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less than $1000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relevance of dropshipping also leans on the integration of social media and technology into our daily lives. Picture the sheer volume of internet users camping on Instagram, X, TikTok, Snapchat, or Facebook per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube isn\u2019t edged out either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, dropshipping is easy to set up. The steps are consistent regardless of location or choice of product: create a website or landing page, find a niche product or one with minimum competition, research the best suppliers, and start selling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Know_Before_You_Start_Dropshipping_in_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Know Before You Start Dropshipping in 2024<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with some dollars and a modicum of interest in selling can start dropshipping today. If you\u2019re thinking, how about the technicalities and legalities of running a business? The name registration and branding and taxes? You can sort those later &#8211; once you\u2019ve made a couple of sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because anyone can start anywhere, it\u2019s as competitive as ever. Which leads us to the things to know before you start dropshipping in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dropshipping_is_Competitive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping is Competitive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a dropshipper, you\u2019re not competing with big industry players or household brands, but with other sellers like you. Hundreds of thousands other folks can equally start selling online today, diluting the pool of existing sellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay ahead of the curve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a less competitive niche: Don\u2019t tow the fashion, jewelry, or home and garden route, since these are the most crowded niches in dropshipping. As a newbie, you\u2019re inclined to think, \u201cWhat else is left?\u201d Organic skincare, pet accessories, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/9-private-label-products-to-sell-on-shopify\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tech gadgets and accessories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stationery items, digital arts and products, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search volume for any product, the margin for profit on said product, and the availability of the product across different geographical locations (beyond the US) are important factors to consider when selecting a product niche to dropship in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find trending products: We\u2019ve all been advocating organic items for a while now. <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/11-eco-friendly-products-to-sell-on-shopify\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-friendly products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are getting a similar attention bandwidth and are a right fit to unlock impulse purchase or emotional buying from folks passionate about climate change and preservation. You can devote your dropshipping outlet to catering to one of these trending products, edging out your peers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be patient: You won\u2019t make your first balance-breaking profit in year one. Be patient. Learn the ropes. Test what works. Understand what ticks buyers, what makes people eager to purchase specific products. Test platforms and channels. See how sellers in other countries &#8211; outside your geographical region &#8211; work. Test, iterate, and refine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t survive dropshipping if you\u2019re looking for a quick way to earn cool cash. But if you\u2019re about buying and selling and e-commerce, and if you\u2019ll put in the work, you\u2019d mark out your brand with time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suppliers_Make_or_Mar_Your_Dropshipping_Effectiveness\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppliers Make or Mar Your Dropshipping Effectiveness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single, biggest con of dropshipping is that outside of receiving orders, nothing else is totally dependent on you. Not product procurement, not the quality of products shipped, not order fulfillment and delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right supplier will keep your business in bloom. The wrong one dooms your dropshipping experience and leaves a wrong impression for your customers. Before deciding on a supplier, vet them on trusted platforms like Alibaba, Aliexpress, or DSers. Read through customer reviews and see what others are saying about their product quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Branding_is_a_Game-Changer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding is a Game-Changer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stakeholders in e-commerce overlook how much difference branding can make. But think of your favorite companies or industries &#8211; what peculiar feature strikes you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CocaCola with its trademark font and red color. Apple and its sleekness. Shopify and the splash of (mint?) green. Amazon with the orange, curvy arrow. Nike reminding you to just do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Branding creates an emotional connection with your buyers, bridging the gap between your products and those who need them. A well-done branding experience eases other aspects of your business including marketing, promotions, business identification, and setting customers\u2019 experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can customize a single landing page to match a brand intent. Meetcary, a Hong Kong-based <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meetcary.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skincare business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that uses Adoric to promote their products via campaigns, has a website composed of three individual pages. However, these pages are customized such that you get a sense of comfort and beauty within seconds of arriving on their homepage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the underrated effect of branding as a dropshipping agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Platforms_for_Dropshipping_in_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platforms for Dropshipping in 2024<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you think of Amazon? Well, you\u2019re not so wrong. Amazon is arguably one of the biggest names in e-commerce. Yet, some of their policies, such as a 15% sales cut, displace Amazon as the most preferred platform to consider. Instead, we have, amongst other options, these:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AliExpress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AliExpress<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11828 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress.png\" alt=\"AliExpress\" width=\"982\" height=\"608\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress.png 982w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress-768x476.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 982px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 982\/608;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11828\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress.png\" alt=\"AliExpress\" width=\"982\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress.png 982w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AliExpress-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aliexpress is an international platform serving more than 200 countries and supplying over 100 million products. As an established dropshipping brand, they\u2019ve simplified the process for both newbies and veterans to find trending products, review suppliers, ship products, and fulfill orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To successfully dropship with AliExpress:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order product samples and test them yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be realistic with shipping times. AliExpress, headquartered in China, takes at least seven days to deliver any product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set profitable product prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persuade customers and prospects with attractive product pictures and product captions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alibaba\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alibaba<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11455 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba.png\" alt=\"Alibaba Dropshipping Supplier\" width=\"1879\" height=\"733\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba.png 1879w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba-768x300.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1879px) 100vw, 1879px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1879px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1879\/733;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11455\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba.png\" alt=\"Alibaba Dropshipping Supplier\" width=\"1879\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba.png 1879w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Alibaba-768x300.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1879px) 100vw, 1879px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alibaba, also domiciled in China, is fitting for B2B sellers who want to shop wholesale products and then distribute in the form of retail. Alibaba offers over 20 million products and a large volume of trusted suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to location, delivery can take at least one month, which means you need to plan your orders in advance to prevent customer complaints. You can also consider shipping by air or freight, though this would require heavy capital investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to know which is better for dropshipping between AliExpress and Alibaba, see our case study <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/alibaba-vs-aliexpress-which-is-cheaper-for-dropshipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worldwide_Brands\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide Brands<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide Brands describes themselves as the \u201cdirectory of wholesalers and dropshippers.\u201d With over two decades of skin in the game, they ease the entrance into dropshipping by ensuring that you find vetted suppliers and a wide range of product categories to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niches include electronics, pets accessories, home decor, tech accessories like earphones and phone cases, home and garden items, footwears for all purposes, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other platforms to consider for dropshipping in 2024 include Wholesale2b, Wholesale Central, Doba, DSers, and CJDropshipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Products_to_Dropship_in_2024\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products to Dropship in 2024<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t exhaust the list of possible product categories to dropship in 2024. And you won\u2019t start by selling the Apple Vision Pro. If you\u2019re a newbie looking for your first rodeo, these categories make a great takeoff point:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby Products: This is a no-brainer. The baby product market is valued at $300+ billion, and is projected to surge in the coming years, as we continue to populate the world with newborns. Now\u2019s the time to get in, discover the right products for different regions, find suppliers that know the market, and sell.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone and Laptop Accessories: Eight years ago, this meant earpieces and phone cases. Now, phone accessories include ring lights, lapel mics, 3D screen guards, airpods and other pods, phone grips, phone stands and mounts, and other accessories that will enter the market as content creation (for tech and non-tech individuals) becomes a dominant career field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office Supplies: Got robust capital? Invest in office supplies and items. Sure, the global workforce is tilting towards a hybrid\/remote work structure. This is more reason why people will need office items, from printers and scanners to orthopedic chairs and worktables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet Supplies: It\u2019s 2024 &#8211; most people, including your neighbor, keep a pet. Research the best pet supplies for both first-time pet owners and veteran pet keepers. The hack is to entice them with the quality of your products, then convert them to loyal customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other niches worth considering include clothes and fashion wears, beauty and personal products, and fitness equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Dropshipping_Trends\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Dropshipping Trends<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The singular most important trend in dropshipping is that dropshipping will remain a subset of running a business, and not an entire business in itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one Reddit user puts it, \u201cMillions of people still don\u2019t know what AliExpress is. 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