Alibaba fee structure
Gold Supplier annual subscription + 2–5% Trade Assurance fees. Alibaba.com runs primarily on Gold Supplier annual membership ($3,000+/yr) with Trade Assurance taking 2–5% transaction fees on protected orders.
Who sells well on Alibaba
Manufacturers, exporters, B2B wholesale across all categories.
How shoppers find products on Alibaba
Alibaba search, RFQ marketplace, Verified Manufacturer badge.
Key Alibaba concepts
- Gold Supplier
- Trade Assurance
- RFQ leads
- MOQ negotiation