How to Start US Dropshipping
Complete guide to starting a dropshipping business focused on the US market.
How to Start Dropshipping in the US
Legal setup, suppliers, automation, and marketing to win the US market in 2025.
The US dropshipping market is projected to reach $192.3 billion by 2025. This guide covers everything you need to start and scale a profitable US-focused operation.
What you'll learn:
- Latest US dropshipping trends and opportunities
- Step-by-step setup process
- Best platforms and automation tools
- Top US suppliers and product picks
- Marketing strategies that work in 2025
US dropshipping market snapshot
Current market size
- $162.44B estimated market value in 2025
- 18.3% year-over-year growth
- 27%+ of online retailers use dropshipping
2025 trends
- AI-powered automation tools
- Sustainable and eco-friendly products
- Emphasis on US-based suppliers for faster shipping
- Omnichannel selling strategies
Want omnichannel tactics? See Best Strategies To Sell Fast On eBay.
Legal requirements
- Register your business (LLC recommended)
- Obtain an EIN
- Register for sales tax where required
- Set up a business bank account
Platform selection
Top platforms for US dropshipping in 2025:
Stores
- Shopify (most popular choice)
- WooCommerce (WordPress integration)
- BigCommerce (enterprise options)
- Wix (simple to launch)
Why they work
- Strong app ecosystems
- Control over branding and pricing
- Automation integrations available
- Scalable as you grow
Prefer marketplaces? Explore:
Supplier selection
Top US supplier options for 2025:
- Spocket – premium US/EU suppliers
- CJ Dropshipping – fast US warehouses
- Doba – vetted US suppliers
- Wholesale2B – large product catalog
See full supplier breakdowns:
Automation essentials
Automate early to protect margins and time:
- Inventory and price monitoring
- Order processing and fulfillment
- Listing creation and management
- Customer communication
- Analytics and reporting
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Optimize for profit
Pricing
- Calculate all costs (product, shipping, fees)
- Add 20-30% markup as a baseline
- Monitor competitor pricing
- Use dynamic pricing rules
Marketing
- Implement SEO on listings
- Run paid and organic social
- Test offers and bundles
- Build email sequences
Scale your business
- Expand to multiple channels
- Diversify categories
- Invest in brand and creative
- Consider international expansion
- Reinvest profits into growth
See marketing playbooks:
Marketing strategies for the US
Digital marketing
- Leverage social ads
- Nurture with email and SMS
- Invest in SEO for long-tail US terms
- Run limited-time offers and bundles
Conversion optimization
- Clear, benefit-led descriptions
- High-quality images and video
- Fast shipping and easy returns
- Test pricing and promotions regularly
Marketplace guides
Each marketplace has unique advantages. Explore these guides:
Dropshipping on eBay
Everything you need to know about starting a dropshipping business on eBay.
How to Start Dropshipping on Amazon
Learn how to start and grow a successful dropshipping business on Amazon with our comprehensive guide.
Complete Guide to Dropshipping on Etsy
Learn everything you need to know about dropshipping on Etsy marketplace.
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