Are you tired of those long shipping times to the US?
In that case, finding a US dropshipping supplier is a great step to take.
Dropshipping suppliers from the United States work from warehouses that are located in the US. Since the products don't have to travel all the way from China anymore, the shipping times that US dropshipping suppliers can offer will be much shorter!
If you are just starting with dropshipping, finding a supplier shouldn't be that hard. Most people will just go ahead with one of the most popular dropshipping suppliers for beginners; AliExpress.
But what if you want to offer your customers that extra convenience of not having to wait 2+ weeks for their order?
Well, as I said, you should try to find an American dropshipping supplier!
In this article, I will give you six amazing tips for finding US dropshipping suppliers.
Let's start!
Should you do dropshipping in the US?
First of all, let's take a quick look at the following question:
Is it attractive to do dropshipping in the US?
If you are interested in this question, let's search for the answer!
Here are some of the most important things a country needs to be attractive for dropshipping:
- Fast shipping options. The country needs to have fast shipping options available, usually ePacket or better.
- High GDP per capita. The average income of the country's residents should be relatively high. This increases the chances of a high disposable income.
- High social network penetration. If many of the country's residents are present on social media like Facebook and Instagram, you will be able to reach them more easily!
- A large population. When dropshipping in a country with a large population, problems like ad fatigue are less likely to occur.
Now, let's see whether or not the US meets these criteria.
First of all, the shipping options in the US are great. The logistics system is well set up, and when using good shipping methods, delivery times shouldn't be a problem for your dropshipping business.
Secondly, the US has a high GPD per capita of $63.544. To put that into perspective, Australia has a GPD per capita of $59.9k, and the UK has a GDP per capita of $40.3k.
Thirdly, 82% of the US population currently uses social media, and it is growing each year.
Finally, the population of the US reached 328.2 million in 2019, which should give you more than enough room to scale your business.
As you can see, the US scores great on all four criteria.
Because of this, we can conclude that the United States is one of the best countries to do dropshipping in! As such, the US has been ranked number one in our list of the best countries to target as a dropshipper.
6 Tips for finding US dropshipping suppliers
As you have read, you have made a great decision to dropship in the US.
However, you didn't land on this article for no reason.
For those of you who have trouble finding a US dropshipping supplier, I have compiled a list of six tips that will definitely help you!
So, without further ado, let's look into them:
1. Use our articles about the best US dropshipping suppliers
My first tip will be for those who like to keep things simple.
You could spend several hours searching around for US dropshipping suppliers on the internet, but what if I told you that that's not necessary at all?
Let me tell you that we have already done the hard work for you.
On Do Dropshipping, two articles have been published that showcase the best dropshipping suppliers from the US. One article only contains free suppliers, while the other one includes paid suppliers as well.
You will be able to find the best dropshipping suppliers from the US here:
Don't have a budget for a paid supplier?
In that case, take a look at the best free US dropshipping suppliers in 2023 here.
2. Use Google
Do you know the expression; “Google is your best friend”?
Well, it also applies here!
You will be able to find some of the best dropshipping suppliers from the US using a simple Google search.
You can keep it simple and search for a keyword like: “US dropshipping supplier”. In this case, you will find great general dropshipping suppliers like Spocket, CJdropshipping, and more!
However, you can also try to find a US dropshipping supplier that is specialized in your specific niche.
For example, if you are building a dropshipping business in the pet niche, you could search for a keyword like: “Pet US dropshipping supplier”.
Now, you will be to find a US dropshipping supplier that is specialized in pet products, like Pet Stores USA!
3. Use supplier directories
The third tip will be using supplier directories to find US dropshipping suppliers.
Supplier directories are companies that basically collect the contact details of as many dropshipping suppliers as possible.
They are basically a library where you can find dropshipping suppliers to work with.
Examples of great dropshipping supplier directories are SaleHoo, Inventory Source, and Syncee.
To give you an idea of how it works, here is SaleHoo's homepage:
After creating an account and getting access to SaleHoo's supplier directory, you will be able to filter all suppliers on “Location: the US”, after which you will be able to scroll through several dropshipping suppliers from the US:
Remember that when you are planning to use a supplier directory, there is one particular thing you need to pay attention to:
Make sure that your supplier directory uses some kind of vetting program for their suppliers. This will ensure that the suppliers in the supplier directory are legit and can be trusted.
4. Use AliExpress
This tip may have come as a surprise to you.
Yes, you can actually use AliExpress to find dropshipping suppliers from the US:
So, if you have been dropshipping with AliExpress and don't want to switch platforms, this may be a great option for you.
Most sellers on AliExpress own warehouses in China. The sellers stock their products and make them ready for shipping there. Due to the distance between these warehouses and countries like the US, shipping times on AliExpress are relatively long.
However, some sellers on AliExpress also own warehouses in the US. In other words, products that are bought from these sellers are already in the US, and shipping times will be much faster!
Are you interested now in how you can use AliExpress to find US dropshipping suppliers?
Well, let me tell you this:
You can find US dropshipping suppliers on AliExpress using three simple steps.
These are explained in our article about finding US dropshipping suppliers on AliExpress here.
When reading the article, make sure to stick to the end. There, you will find four tips on how to avoid fake suppliers on AliExpress.
AliExpress wouldn’t be AliExpress when some suppliers wouldn’t twist some facts from reality. For example, some suppliers claim to have warehouses in the US, but the products will still ship from China!
That's why one of the tips included in that article is asking them for a few of their past tracking numbers:
5. Use your ecommerce platform's app store
This tip will be a quick and simple one.
If you are dropshipping with an ecommerce platform like Shopify, you can use the app store to find new dropshipping suppliers.
Take a look at the suppliers I have found by typing “US dropshipping supplier” in the Shopify app store:
In these results, I already see great US dropshipping suppliers like Modalyst, Dripshipper, and DropCommerce!
An added benefit of this method is that the dropshipping suppliers you will find will be super easy to connect to your ecommerce store!
6. Use a dropshipping agent
Finally, we have arrived at the last tip; using a dropshipping agent.
If you don't want to go through the work of finding a suited dropshipping supplier for your business, you can contact a dropshipping agent who will do it for you!
A dropshipping agent is a person that can do various tasks for your dropshipping store. These include:
- Contacting suppliers
- Sourcing products
- Storing products in a warehouse
- Packing the products
- Shipping the products
If you are looking for a US dropshipping supplier, the first job is the one you will be most interested in.
A good dropshipping agent will have the knowledge and network to find the best dropshipping supplier for your business.
Check out our five tips on how to find a high-quality private dropshipping agent for more information!
How do you pick the best dropshipping supplier for your business?
So, you are on the lookout for a dropshipping supplier, right?
But how do you pick the best dropshipping supplier for your business? After all, you will come across a lot of dropshipping suppliers from the US after applying the tips in this article.
The best way to pick the right dropshipping supplier for your business is to filter the dropshipping suppliers you come across against a set of indicators.
First and foremost, you should filter a list of suppliers on their location.
If you are looking for US dropshipping suppliers, then a supplier from Australia won't fit your business.
Here is a list of indicators you can use to choose your dropshipping supplier:
- Location
- Fair prices
- Excellent customer service
- The products
- Pricing plan
- Shipping and order processing time
- Integration possibilities with your store
- Customized packaging
By applying these characteristics and indicators, you will be able to separate the good suppliers from the bad ones.
For a more detailed explanation of things you should consider before picking a dropshipping supplier, check out our article about spotting a good dropshipping supplier.
Besides analyzing your suppliers based on these indicators, you can use these 14 questions for finding dropshipping suppliers. They have been created to help you find the most amazing supplier for your business!
Should you do dropshipping with multiple suppliers?
Last but not least, there is one question that remains.
Let's say you have found two or more great products that a single supplier doesn't offer. Or maybe you need some of the benefits of one supplier that the other one doesn't offer.
In this case, should you do dropshipping with multiple suppliers?
Some think that dropshipping with multiple suppliers can quickly become a logistical nightmare, but is this true?
Well, the true answer can be detailed. We have written two whole articles about dropshipping with multiple suppliers.
Basically, it comes down to personal preference as well. Do you want the added benefits of combining the strengths of two or more suppliers? Or do you want the ease of use of dropshipping with a single supplier?
That's something you will have to decide for yourself.
When you decide to dropship with multiple suppliers, be aware that you should know a thing or two about how you do dropshipping with multiple suppliers.
For example, how should you handle a situation where a customer orders a product from supplier A and a product from supplier B in one order?
I hope this image will make it more clear, but remember to read the articles I linked to above if you are planning on doing this!
Conclusion
There you have it!
As you can see, finding dropshipping suppliers from the US shouldn't be that hard.
You can use sources like articles on Do Dropshipping, Google, supplier directories, and more to find dropshipping suppliers from the United States.
If you still didn't manage to find a suited dropshipping supplier for your business after applying these tips, remember that you can always contact me by leaving a comment below.
I will do my best to help you find a dropshipping supplier!
I wish you the best of luck with your search, and have a great rest of your day!
2 Comments
Thank you for all of the information and the hard work in keeping this blog! I am having a hard time finding suppliers for my niche. I’m wanting to do clothing for those that are into witchy anesthetics. Most of the basics, like plain t-shirts and tanks, I can find with ease, but things like pants and other shirts I’m having a hard time finding. Any suggestions? I have done Google searches and would prefer to stay away from Aliexpress because I want to have fast shipping times. Thanks!
Hi Anna,
Thank you for your amazing comment!
That’s a great question, did you take a look at print on demand already for the missing clothing parts?
You can learn more about print on demand here, and here’s a list of the best print on demand companies.
I hope that helps, and good luck with everything!
– Richard