AliExpress Dropshipping Calculator
Calculate profits, pricing & shipping for dropshipping
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Profit Analysis
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Who Uses This Calculator
New Dropshippers
Found a $7 product on AliExpress? Before listing at $19.99, calculate if you'll profit after $8 ad costs and $3 shipping. Many beginners price too low and wonder why they're losing money.
Scaling Sellers
Doing 100+ orders/month? Small pricing mistakes multiply fast. A $2 error per order = $200/month lost. Use this calculator to optimize every product in your catalog.
Ad Budget Planning
Facebook ads eating your profits? If your ROAS is below 2x, you're probably losing money. Calculate your break-even ROAS and set realistic ad budgets.
Pricing Strategy
Should you price at $24.99 or $29.99? The $5 difference might seem small, but it's 20% more profit per sale. Use data to find the sweet spot between conversions and margins.
Shipping Decisions
ePacket vs Standard vs Premium shipping? Premium costs $5 more but arrives 10 days faster. Calculate if faster shipping reduces refund rates enough to justify the cost.
Product Validation
Before testing a new product, run the numbers. If margins are under 20% after realistic ad costs, the product probably isn't worth testing. Save your ad budget for winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What profit margin should I aim for?
20-40% after ALL costs including ads. Beginners often forget ad costs eat 20-30% of revenue. A $30 product with $10 COGS sounds like 66% margin, but after $8 ads and $1 fees, you're at 36%.
How do I price AliExpress products?
Use 2.5-3x markup on total cost (product + shipping). A $10 total cost = $25-30 selling price. Low-ticket items need 3x+, high-ticket can work with 2x. Always test prices.
What's a good ROAS for dropshipping?
3x ROAS minimum for profitability. At 3x, you spend $1 to make $3 in revenue. After product costs (~40%), you keep about $0.80 profit per $1 spent. Below 2.5x, you're likely losing money.
Which shipping method should I use?
ePacket for US (10-20 days, $3-5). AliExpress Standard for budget (15-30 days, $2-4). Premium for better experience (7-15 days, $5-10). Faster shipping = fewer refunds but higher costs.
How much should I spend on ads?
Budget 25-30% of target revenue. For $1000/month revenue goal, plan $250-300 ad spend. Start with $5-10/day per product test. Kill ads if no sales after $30-50 spent.
Should I offer free shipping?
Yes, but bake it into product price. "$29.99 free shipping" converts better than "$24.99 + $5 shipping" even though it's the same. Customers hate shipping fees more than higher prices.
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