Real Margins by Category

The real margin of each 1688 import category after freight, breakage, and that category’s own risks are added in.

  • 16 articles
  1. Real Margin on 1688 Household Goods Sold on Shopee

    How much do household goods from 1688 actually make on Shopee? A full margin breakdown on a real SKU, not a rule of thumb.

  2. Real Margins: 1688 Homeware Sourced to Shopee 2025

    We calculated actual margins on 3 homeware SKUs sourced from 1688, covering freight, duties, and Shopee's latest 9.5% platform fee.

  3. Real Margins on 1688 Fashion for TikTok Shop 2025

    Factor in full landed cost, 17-⁠20% platform fees, 15-⁠25% return rates, and ad spend before sourcing your first 1688 fashion haul to sell on TikTok Shop.

  4. Real Cosmetics Margins from 1688 on Shopee & TikTok Shop

    Actual margin data for 1688 cosmetics on Shopee and TikTok Shop. SKU-level breakdown of lip balm, moisturizer, and serum after platform fees and return rates.

  5. Real Margin on Health Supplements Sourced from 1688

    Supplements from 1688 look profitable until compliance costs hit. Real case study: testing, registration, and labeling fees and what margin actually survives.

  6. Real Margin on Pet Products From 1688

    Real margin for the growing pet category from 1688, a niche with many bulky items.

  7. 1688 Personal Care Margins: What You Actually Make

    Cost-layer breakdown for personal care goods from 1688: landed cost, platform fees, ad spend. Know your real margin before committing capital to this category.

  8. Real Margin on Kids Toys From 1688

    Real landed cost, fees, and margin for kids toys from 1688, with a note on safety certification.

  9. Baby Gear from 1688: Real Margin Breakdown for Shopee

    Full cost breakdown for baby and newborn products sourced from 1688 and sold on Shopee: landed cost, platform fees, ads spend, and net margin by sub-category.

  10. Real Margin on Kitchen Goods From 1688

    A real-margin breakdown for kitchen goods from 1688, including bulk and breakage risk.

  11. 1688 Decor Margin: What Bulky Shipping Actually Costs You

    Case study on 3 real SKUs: wall lamps, photo frames, mini terrariums sourced from 1688. Full 4-layer cost breakdown showing true margin before you commit to.

  12. Real Margin on Sports and Gym Goods From 1688

    Real margin on sports and gym goods from 1688, and how weight fees eat into heavier items.

  13. Real Margin on Phone Accessories From 1688

    Real landed cost and margin for phone accessories imported from 1688 and sold on Shopee and TikTok.

  14. Real Margin on Stationery From 1688

    Real margin on stationery from 1688: light, low-priced goods in a tight price race.

  15. Protect Your Margin from CNY/VND Rate Risk on 1688

    CNY/VND swings can wipe out your 1688 order margin overnight. A 3-stage framework for Vietnamese shop owners to track, lock, and hedge exchange rate risk.

  16. Lock In the CNY Rate Before You Pay 1688 Suppliers

    Lock in the CNY to VND rate before paying 1688 suppliers so margin doesn't shrink between order and payment.