Can I use Oberlo for dropshipping from Alibaba to Sweden?

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Dropshipping from Oberlo to Sweden

I heard that Alibaba is for buying in bulk.

but when i watch some courses about dropshipping i see that Alibaba is cheaper and has better quality than Aliexpress.

So can i dropship with Oberlo to Sweden from Alibaba?

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Hi @Beka84

This is Spencer from Spocket. Some suppliers in Alibaba do support dropshipping. The easiest way to import those items is to use the app- Spocket.

https://help.spocket.co/en/articles/5101111-how-does-alibaba-integration-work-with-spocket

On top of this we have onboarded suppliers located worldwide that offers high quality products for you to sell.

You can sign up for a free Spocket account and browse our catalogs of products. We also provide a 14-day free trial on our paid subscription to help you get started with selling. You can also check our success stories on some of our retailers.

https://www.spocket.co/?utm_source=shopify&medium=forum&utm_campaign=spencer
https://www.spocket.co/blog?utm_source=shopify&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=spencer

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Hi @TeamSpocket

will i do it through oberlo or need special app?

so some of them in alibaba dont send products in bulk but dropshipp ?

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Hi, @Beka84 .

Thanks for posting to the Shopify Community! That’s a great question. Alibaba is generally used for bulk purchases, however, some suppliers do support dropshipping. You would need to reach out to the individual supplier in Alibaba to inquire. That being said, you would need to create these products to your store manually. I noticed in your reply you mentioned Oberlo. Oberlo does not support products from Alibaba.

In regards to the products quality, this depends on the supplier. While some products might be better quality, others might not. It’s always recommended you look at the supplier’s reviews to learn what others have experienced.

When starting out, I would recommend sticking with AliExpress, or using an app such as Oberlo, Spocket, or CJ Dropshipping. Additionally, you should absolutely invest some time in the Dropshipping 101 course offered by Shopify! This will provide you all the knowledge required to start your dropshipping journey!