Getting Started
To sell on Etsy from India, click "Sell on Etsy" on Etsy.com, and open your Etsy shop. Select your shop language, country, and currency. Choose your shop name. Display prices in multiple currencies. Familiarize yourself with Etsy’s policies for digital products. Write compelling descriptions. Set competitive prices. Ensure compliance with Etsy’s guidelines.
Setting Up Your Etsy Shop
- Create an Etsy seller account and set up your shop
- Establish your location and policies
- Set up shipping profiles to sell internationally
- Access payment options
- Choose a product niche
- Create an Etsy storefront
- List quality products
- Provide great customer service
- Provide import-export code and GST number to save on fees
- Offer international shipping to increase sales
Understanding Etsy Dropshipping
What is Etsy dropshipping? With dropshipping, you sell products you don’t have in stock. Instead, when a sale is made, purchase the item from a third party and have it shipped directly to the customer.
Some rules for dropshipping:
- Get supplier permission
- Be transparent with customers
- Ship orders on time
Marketing and Expansion
- Leverage social media to drive traffic to your Etsy listings
- Display prices in multiple currencies
- Harness buying trends in different countries
- Keep up profits even when activity slows at home
The International Market
- Expand your reach beyond India
- Customize digital products
- Tap into vast international market
Is It Worth Selling on Etsy from India?
Yes, it is worth selling on Etsy from India. There is a significant international market available, and there are no geographical restrictions to selling on Etsy.
Starting an Etsy Dropshipping Business
To sell on Etsy India:
- Choose a product niche
- Create an Etsy storefront
- List quality products
- Provide great customer service
Etsy is one of the best worldwide online marketplaces, particularly favored by creatives. It also offers the chance to venture into the global market. Etsy’s Indian venture is bolstered by the country’s vibrant community of artisans, in line with Etsy’s core principles. International shipping opens up a broad customer base, even for new sellers.
Key Takeaways
Several steps are necessary to open an Etsy shop successfully and to fully harness the potential of India’s artisan community on the Etsy platform.