Import AliExpress Products to Shopify
AliExpress is the most common starting point for Shopify dropshipping, and it is one of the few marketplaces with a program built for resellers. Ecopy imports an AliExpress listing into your store from its link or from the product page, with variant names, variant images and prices. What it does not do is send orders to the supplier, so this guide also covers how to handle that part.
Last updated November 8, 2026
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Why import from AliExpress to Shopify?
- ✓AliExpress runs a Dropshipping Program for online stores
- ✓A huge catalog with listings for most product categories
- ✓Listings with named options and a photo for each variant
- ✓Retail prices low enough to leave room for a margin, once you check your real costs
How to import AliExpress products with eCopy
Install Ecopy
Install Ecopy from the Shopify App Store. Add the Chrome extension too if you want to import while you browse.
Paste the link or open the product
Paste an AliExpress product link into the app, or open the product page and click the Ecopy button in the extension.
Review, then import
Check the variants and images, apply your pricing rules, rewrite or translate with AI, then import as a draft or publish.
What eCopy imports from AliExpress
- ✓Product title and full description
- ✓All product images, plus the image for each variant
- ✓Variants with their real option names (color, size, plug type…)
- ✓Price for each variant, converted to your store currency
- ✓The AliExpress store name as the vendor, which you can replace with your brand
Two ways to import from AliExpress
You can paste an AliExpress product link straight into the Ecopy app, which is the quickest way when you already have the link. You can also install the Ecopy Chrome extension and import from the product page itself, which is the more reliable route when a listing has many variants or the link import cannot read it.
Bulk import from a list of links works with Shopify stores only. AliExpress products are imported one at a time, so you can check each listing before it reaches your store.
Importing is not fulfilment
Ecopy creates the product in Shopify. It does not place orders on AliExpress, map suppliers or sync tracking numbers. If you dropship, you need a separate process for orders, either an order-management app built for AliExpress, such as DSers, or placing orders yourself.
Many merchants combine the two: Ecopy for the listing and product page, and a dedicated tool for orders. Our [comparison of Ecopy and DSers](/compare/ecopy-vs-dsers/) explains where each one fits.
Check these before you publish an AliExpress product
An imported listing is a starting point. Supplier descriptions are often written for search on AliExpress rather than for your customers, and the photos belong to the seller.
- ✓Order a sample to check quality and the real delivery time to your country
- ✓Calculate your margin with shipping, payment fees, returns and ad costs included
- ✓Rewrite the title and description in your own words, with AI or by hand
- ✓Replace supplier photos with ones you have permission to use
- ✓Skip branded or look-alike products you are not authorized to sell
Pricing AliExpress products in Shopify
Ecopy converts the AliExpress price into your store currency and applies the markup and rounding rules you set, for each variant. The price you see on AliExpress can change with the delivery country, promotions and the shipping method, so check the price for your target country before you set your rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I import AliExpress products to Shopify?
Install Ecopy, then paste an AliExpress product link into the app or use the Chrome extension on the product page. Review the variants and price, then import as a draft or publish.
Does Ecopy import AliExpress variants and variant images?
Yes. Variants come in with their option names and prices, and each variant is matched to its own image when the listing has one.
Can I bulk import AliExpress products?
Not from a list of links. Bulk import in Ecopy works with Shopify stores. AliExpress products are imported one at a time from a link or the Chrome extension.
Does Ecopy send my orders to AliExpress?
No. Ecopy does not place or track supplier orders. Use an order-management app for AliExpress or place the orders yourself.
Is AliExpress good for dropshipping?
It is the marketplace most built for it, with a Dropshipping Program for online stores. You still need to check delivery times, product quality and your real margins before you sell.
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