Is shipping free on AliExpress?
Free Shipping is usually sent by China Post Small Packet or AliExpress Standard. Delivery will be assigned a unique tracking code which you can find on the AliExpress website in the „My Orders“ section
Why is AliExpress so cheap?
Due to its sheer size, China is able to mass-produce certain products, which further reduces production costs. All of these factors combine to ultimately offer cheaper items to customers shopping on AliExpress, enabling them to benefit from lower prices than elsewhere
AliExpress sells directly to customers, cutting out middlemen. As a drop shipper, you buy from the manufacturer, thus keeping your prices low. So, when you put together China’s supplier-friendly environment and AliExpress‘ D2C (direct-to-customer) model, you can understand why their products are so cheap.
Why is AliExpress shipping cost so high?
International shipping. Most of the AliExpress warehouses are located in China, which means AliExpress products are shipped from China to the buyer’s country. International shipping is more expensive than local shipping.