Selling on Alibaba is suitable for which businesses?
Discover the secret to selling on Alibaba effectively and legally. Instructions for opening an Alibaba store in Vietnam, how to operate Alibaba Vietnam platform professionally to explode export sales. Join the Alibaba Vietnam e-commerce ecosystem now to bring your brand to the world.
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Determining the appropriate level is the first and most important step before deciding to invest resources in Alibaba Vietnam e-commerce. Unlike retail platforms (B2C) like Shopee or Lazada, Alibaba is a wholesale playground (B2B) for units with large supply capacity. Below are the business groups that will reap the greatest success when selling on Alibaba:
1. Manufacturing enterprises and processing workshops (OEM/ODM)
This is the most suitable audience to open an Alibaba booth in Vietnam. International customers on Alibaba often look for factories that are able to:
Customization production.
There are strict quality control procedures.
Capable of producing large quantities at original factory prices.
2. Enterprises have strengths in specific Vietnamese products
Alibaba is a great "gateway" for businesses selling products in which Vietnam has a global competitive advantage such as:
Agricultural products & Food: Coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, dried fruits, spices.
Handicrafts: Bamboo and rattan furniture, ceramics, decorative wooden furniture.
Textiles & Footwear: Protective clothing, designer fashion, bags.
Construction materials: Natural stone, plywood, packaging.
3. Professional trading companies
Although you do not directly produce, if you know how to operate Alibaba Vietnam platform and have:
Stable source of goods from many domestic factories.
Good English communication ability and international negotiation skills.
Deep knowledge of import-export procedures and Logistics. You can absolutely succeed by acting as a reputable bridge for foreign buyers.
4. Businesses want to build a sustainable international brand
If your business not only wants to retail a few orders but wants to find strategic partners and long-term distribution agents abroad, then Alibaba Vietnam is the most ideal environment. This trading platform helps you position your brand as a "Gold Supplier" in the eyes of international friends.
5. Enterprises have a digital operations team (Digital Team)
Alibaba is not a "post it and leave it" channel. This floor is suitable for units with:
Booth management personnel (know how to optimize images and keywords).
The Export Sales team is on duty to respond to customer messages 24/7.
Willingness to invest in advertising and market data analysis.
Relevance comparison table
Criteria | Suitable Business | Business is NOT suitable |
|---|---|---|
Target | Find partners to import large quantities (B2B) | Small order retail (B2C) |
Product | Has a quality certificate and clear origin | Counterfeit goods, imitation goods, unlabeled goods |
Price | Competitive wholesale prices based on quantity (MOQ) | High retail price |
Operate | Have a systematic export process | Only knows how to ship domestically |
ALIBABA VIETNAM COMPANY - EXPORT E-COMMERCE FLOOR
• Head office: 19th Floor, Saigon Center Building, No. 67 Le Loi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (+84) 987 258 510
• Branch 1: 10th Floor, Becamex Tower, 230 Binh Duong Avenue, Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong
• Branch 2: 9th Floor, TTC Plaza, Vo Thi Sau, Thong Thong Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai
• Branch 3: 123 Cong Hoa, Ward 12, Tan Binh, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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