There are many dropshipping niches out there and as an entrepreneur, you need to be updated of the best marketplaces for dropshipping.
The best niches in the market today will be discussed in this article. After reading this article, you will learn which niches are making most of the sales, profitable products that are saleable in different countries, effective marketing campaigns and market strategies that you can use. Let’s start learning!
All the data that we will be discussing is based on the calendar year 2018 from the site Oberlo. The best dropshipping market today are as follows:
1. United States
When you compare US from the rest of the world, it is on the top. It is considered as the biggest market for Oberlo store owners. US is the powerhouse when it comes to sales. When sorted to categories:
Based on Orders
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Men’s Clothing, Sports & Entertainment, Jewelry & Accessories. Women’s Clothing & Accessories
Based on GMV (total cost that Oberlo merchants paid to suppliers)
Women’s Clothing & Accessories still go first, Home & Garden, Men’s Clothing, Sport & Entertainment and Beauty and Health.
Women’s Clothing
Intimates, Bottoms, Dresses, Tops & Tees, Hoddies and Jumpers.
2. United Kingdom
United Kingdom is the 2nd top wherein the biggest order made goes to Home & Garden with only 2% on top of Beauty & Health.
Based on Orders
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Jewelry & Accessories, Beauty & Health, and Men’s Clothing
Based on GMV
Women’s Clothing & Accessories Home & Garden, Men’s Clothing, Beauty & Health, Sports & Entertainment
Home & Garden
Kitchen & Dining, Home Décor, Party Supplies, Arts & Crafts, Pet Products
3. Australia
On the 3rd place is Australia, where Women’s Clothing & Accessories again is the biggest. Australian people like beach stuff. The best selling items are often seen at the beach such as dresses, sunglasses, and summer scarves. When we try to compare Australian shoppers to British shoppers. Australian buy dresses as many British buy skin care products.
Based on Orders
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Jewelry & Accessories, Beauty & Health, Sports & Entertainment
Based on GMV
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Men’s Clothing, Beauty & Health, Sport & Entertainment
Women’s Clothing
Dresses, Bottoms, Socks & Hosiery, Tops & Tees, Intimates
4. Canada
Canada is the 4th biggest market. The top categories are the same as United States but the hottest times sold is seen in Australia. Canadian like beach dresses and the topmost ordered items. Another top hit item is Intimates (underwear, thongs, chemise dresses).
Based on Orders
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Jewelry & Accessories, Beauty & Health, Sports & Entertainment
Based on GMV
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Men’s Clothing, Beauty & Health, Sports & Entertainment
Women’s Clothing
Intimates, Bottoms, Dresses, Tops & Tees, Hoodies & Jumpers
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5. France
French people are known to be stylish and like fashion. The top ordered products are Health Care related. They like vintage and retro stuff.
Based on Orders
Beauty & Health, Jewelry & Accessories, Women’s Clothing, Watches, Home & Garden
Based on GMV
Women’s Clothing, Beauty & Health, Home & Garden, Watches, Men’s Clothing
Beauty & Health
Health Care, Makeup, Beauty Essentials, Oral Hygiene, Nails & Tools
6. Germany
German people love Jewelry & Accessories. All kinds of stuff from earnings to cufflinks. Most ordered items include bracelets, necklaces and key chains. They also like to wear knitted clothing in colder months.
Based on Orders
Jewelry & Accessories, Home & Garden, Beauty & Health, Watches, Women’s Clothing
Based on GMV
Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Home & Garden, Men’s Clothing, Beauty & Health, Jewelry & Accessories
Jewelry & Accessories
Bracelets, Necklaces, Jewelry Sets, Earrings, Rings
7. Brazil
The top category in Brazil is Home & Garden, specifically items in the garden and kitchen use such as non-stick pans with a revenue of more than half a million dollars. Other saleable items are peeler, food wrapping gadgets, and solar power LED for outdoor.
Based on Orders
Home & Garden, Beauty & Health, Mother & Kids, Watches, Jewelry & Accessories
Based on GMV
Home & Garden, Beauty & Health, Mother & Kids, Watches, Toys & Hobbies
Home & Garden
Garden Supplies, Kitchen & Dining, Home Décor, Pet Products, Home Textiles
8. Italy
Italian shoppers are techy. They are interested in the latest trends in electronics. It is not a big surprise knowing that it is the biggest order made in Oberlo for 2018 for GMV.
Based on Orders
Jewelry, Customer Electronics, Home & Garden, Beauty & Health, Women’s Clothing
Based on GMV
Customer Electronic, Men’s Clothing, Home & Garden, Sports & Entertainment
Jewelry & Accessory
Bracelets, Necklaces, rings, Earrings, Jewelry Sets
9. Spain
In Spain, women rules. They like shopping for watches which shows highest in the category of total orders. Smart watches are very popular in Spain and also Consumer Electronics like vision cam coders, video game console and photo stand boxes.
Based on Orders
Watches, Jewelry & Accessories, Beauty & Health, Women’s Clothing, Home & Garden
Based on GMV
Customer Electronics, Men’s Clothing, Women’s Clothing, Home & Garden, Beauty & Health
Watches
Women’s Watches, Men’s Watches, Lover’s Watches, Watch Accessories
10. Switzerland
Brazil so far is the smallest in population compared to other top countries mentioned. Brazil with 205 million people, Italy with 60 million, Spain with more than 45 million and Switzerland with only 9 million people. Swiss people are not particular with the price.
Based on Orders
Jewelry, Home & Garden, Beauty & Health, Women’s Clothing, Men’s Clothing
Based on GMV
Home & Garden, Women’s Clothing, Men’s Clothing, Beauty & Health, ports & Entertainment
Jewelry
Bracelets, Necklaces, Jewelry Sets, Rings, Earrings
Conclusion
Oberlo users do not only focus on the top countries but is very successful globally. IN fact, Malaysia and the Philippines have been accounted with huge orders for dropshipping. Don’t be mistaken to focus on your sales on the highest top 10 countries but makes sales widely. This post shows that everyone is unique. Items which are not saleable on a certain country can be saleable on others. Customers wants are not the same. People in Brazil don’t have the same likes and need as Swiss people, right?
If your product is not hot in one country, try to focus on other countries where your product has a bigger impact. Adjust your target in promoting to countries that your product is in need or valuable. It is not easy, but as you go along the way, you will master the art of selling and which countries you need to focus on.
