Let us compare the differences between the two to make the relationship between the two more clear.

The difference between AliExpress and Alibaba International Station:

Ali's international station is a B2B platform, while AliExpress is a B2C platform. B2B and B2C business models are fundamentally different.

Generally speaking, the traditional foreign trade mode is the main mode of the international station. Large factories have long transaction cycles for large buyers. Foreign exchange settlement through letters of credit and container shipments can cost millions of dollars in a single transaction;

AliExpress is what you call the "cross-border e-commerce" that ordinary people understand. It can be paid from person to person, factory to the individual, or too small wholesalers and retailers, through payment platforms, express parcel delivery, and one transaction. The amount is not large, but the frequency is high.

1. User group

The suppliers or sellers of Ali International Station are mostly foreign trade companies or factories with export business, and most of the buyers are foreign buyers;

AliExpress mainly focuses on wholesale and retail. In addition to enterprises, suppliers can also have foreign trade companies or individuals. Buyers are mainly aimed at foreign small traders or final consumers.

2. Profit model

The international station is mainly based on collecting membership fees from users;

AliExpress users can register for free, and the commission rate is based on the transaction amount.

3. Product type

There are not too many restrictions on international station products;

The products on AliExpress are mainly suitable for products with smaller volume and higher added value, such as jewelry, digital products, computer hardware, mobile phones and accessories, clothing, cosmetics, handicrafts, sports and travel products, and other related products.

4. Mode of transportation

The cargo transportation at the international station is decided by the buyer and the seller, generally by sea transportation;

The amount of products on AliExpress is relatively small, and it is generally delivered by air and international express.

5. Payment method

International stations generally involve relatively large amounts, and users can choose TT or LC offline transactions;

AliExpress can use Alipay (that is, international Alipay) online transactions.

Of course, in addition, wholesalers like FashionTIY online wholesale market are also very trustworthy. The platform has established cooperative relations with more than 100 countries and regions by virtue of high quality and low price. Compared with other platforms, the same product can save about 40% of procurement costs. Online reservations can be completed through the official website or APP.