Alibaba.com is China's largest international wholesale marketplace connecting both local and global suppliers to wholesale buyers around the world.
Alibaba.com began as Alibaba Group's ambitious take on global wholesale. Alibaba.com is a fast-moving B2B hub and a diverse marketplace with products from 5900+ categories. The two top-selling categories are jewellery and home electronics. Alibaba.com's footprint is currently seen in 200+ countries as of 2020.
Active Users:
13 million buyers updated in 2020
Target Demographic:
Suppliers in China and international wholesalers of small and medium scale
Suitable For:
Suppliers in China and international wholesalers
You may sign up on Alibaba.com as a buyer or an international seller.
To get started as a buyer:
1. Create an account on Alibaba.com with an email address or social logins
Alibaba.com supports social logins with Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
2. (Optional) Verify your business with your contact information
3. Background-check your suppliers on Alibaba Suppliers Report
Alibaba Suppliers Report compares your supplier with others on Alibaba Database.
4. Place a secure order through Trade Assurance Program on Alibaba.com
Trade Assurance Program protects buyers from shipping delays with a money-back scheme.
To get started as a seller:
1. Create an account on Alibaba.com with an email address or social logins
2. Verify your account with a business license number
3. Choose your B2B plan on Alibaba.com
Alibaba.com offers two plans for B2B buyers globally.
Premium plan US$4,199 (post 200 products)
Basic plan starting at US$2,399 (post 500 products)
Inclusive of product posting, creating min-sites, and keyword ad spend. Find out more details on seller.alibaba.com
4. Once you've subscribed, contact Alibaba Experts to create a storefront and start featuring your products
