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Dropshipping remains a popular business model for eCommerce retailers. In the past year, global dropshipping revenues rose from $360 million in 2019 to $469 million in 2021<\/a>. By 2025, it could balloon into a $500 million industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, as with most innovations, dropshipping is in a constant state of flux. While it will remain thriving in 2022, dropshipping trends have changed since it boomed at the height of the pandemic. This article covers dropshipping basics as well as 2022 trends worth noting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Dropshipping?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At its core, dropshipping is a business model of the order fulfillment process<\/a> that allows retailers to forgo keeping inventory on hand. Instead of storing products, companies can send customer orders directly from their suppliers. With this model, order fulfillment becomes the responsibility of the supplier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time of writing, nearly 33% of online stores use dropshipping as their fulfillment model. The business model is poised to scale further as the eCommerce industry booms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dropshipping Works <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beauty of dropshipping lies in its simplicity. Regardless of a store\u2019s product, the dropshipping process is straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Customer places an order<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    When a customer places an order at a retailer\u2019s website, both retailer and buyer confirm the purchase. The payment is sent directly to the retailer\u2019s account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Merchant places the order with its supplier<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Once an order is marked as paid by the customer, the retailer forwards the order details to their supplier. The retailer then pays for the supplier\u2019s pricing on the product. A few service applications allow retailers to forgo the email process. However, for new operations, an email to the supplier suffices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Wholesaler ships the order to the customer<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        If the item is in stock and the retailer\u2019s payment pushes through, the supplier ships the package directly to the customer. The shipment bears the retailer’s as well as its return information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Dropshipping in 2022: Trends to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        As mentioned earlier, dropshipping isn\u2019t a static business model. Following the trends is a crucial part of being successful in this market. There are new trends that pop up every day. Being aware of new things, places, and products is essential in building a brand remembered for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In 2022, below are the dropshipping trends to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n