How to Find and Work With Reliable Dropshipping Suppliers

One of the most common questions aspiring entrepreneurs ask is: What’s the best dropshipping supplier for my ecommerce store?

A dropshipping supplier directory is a database of suppliers that’s organized by market, niche, or product. Many directories employ some sort of screening process to ensure the suppliers listed are genuine wholesalers. Most are run by for-profit companies who charge a fee for access to their directory.

While membership directories can be helpful, especially for brainstorming ideas, they are by no means necessary. If you already know the product or dropshipping niche you want to sell, you should be able to find the major suppliers in your market with a bit of digging and the techniques discussed above. Plus, once you start a dropshipping business you likely won’t need to revisit the directory unless you need to find suppliers for other products.

That said, supplier directories are a convenient way to quickly search for and/or browse a large number of suppliers in one place and are great for brainstorming ideas for products to sell or niches to enter. If you’re short on time and willing to spend the money, supplier directories can be a helpful tool.

There are a number of different dropshipping suppliers and companies, and a comprehensive review of all of them is beyond the scope of this guide. Instead, we’ve highlighted some of the most well-known dropshipping supplier directories online. Please note we are not endorsing any of these directories, we’re simply providing you with some options.