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Alibaba Importing: A New Method for Faster and More Efficient Sourcing

Alibaba Importing: A New Method for Faster and More Efficient Sourcing

Learn a faster, more efficient way to import from Alibaba with this updated importing method.

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Written by Julius
Updated over a week ago

How to Import Products from Alibaba to Dropified

If you are looking to expand your product offerings and increase your sales, importing products from Alibaba to Dropified is a great option. With Dropified, you can easily connect your Alibaba account and start importing products in just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Connect Your Alibaba Account to Dropified

Before you begin importing, you'll need to connect your Alibaba account to Dropified. This ensures a seamless connection between both platforms.

🔗 Follow the steps in this help article:
​Connect Your Alibaba Account to Dropified
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Once connected, you're ready to start importing products.

Step 2: Importing Products from Alibaba to Dropified

There are two main ways to import products from Alibaba:
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Option 1: Import Products from the Find Products Page

  1. In your Dropified dashboard, go to Find Products.

  2. Use the search bar to find products from Alibaba that are eligible for dropshipping.

  3. Filter results by categories, shipping options, or enable "Trending on TikTok" to narrow down your selection.

  4. Click on any product to view more details.

  5. If the product is supported, click Add to Import List to save it for later or Add to Store to publish it directly to your store.

📖 Learn more in the Find Products Help Article

Option 2: Import Products Directly from the Alibaba Website

  1. Go to Alibaba.com and make sure you’re logged in to your connected Alibaba account.

  2. Search for the products you want to import.

  3. Look for listings that have the "Start dropshipping" button.


    ⚠️ Only products with this button are supported for dropshipping via Dropified.
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  4. Click the "Start dropshipping" button to open the preferred partner's window.

  5. In the preferred partner's window, click Import to import it into your account.

  6. You can now manage the product from your Dropified import list and publish it to your store when ready.

Final Notes

  • Only Alibaba products with the "Start dropshipping" button are eligible for import into Dropified. Alibaba has verified them as dropshipping-friendly.

  • Imported products can be edited, customized, and priced before publishing them to your store.

  • Use the Import List in Dropified to manage products before publishing.

By following these steps, you can efficiently source high-quality products from Alibaba and streamline your dropshipping process with Dropified.

Happy importing and happy selling!

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