How to Add Products From AliExpress to Shopify

If you’ve ever run a dropshipping store, you know the thrill of finding a product on AliExpress and thinking, “This will sell like crazy.” Then reality hits: manually adding it to Shopify is tedious. You’ve got to save the images, copy the title, reformat the description, fix the pricing… it’s like doing laundry when you’d rather be making sales.

Good news – you don’t have to do all that. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to add products from AliExpress to Shopify using a Shopify app called AeroDrop. It’s quick, doesn’t require coding, and I’ll even share a few tricks to make sure your listings stand out instead of blending into the sea of copy-pasted product pages.

Why People Import AliExpress Products to Shopify

AliExpress is like a giant treasure chest for dropshippers. You can find almost anything – quirky kitchen gadgets, trending fashion pieces, or home décor items that cost less than your morning latte.

The big appeal?

• No upfront stock – You don’t need to store 200 boxes in your garage.

• Massive selection – There’s a supplier for nearly every niche.

• Global shipping – Many sellers ship worldwide (and some even from local warehouses).

The catch is, importing products manually is slow. If you’re adding 10–20 products a week, that’s hours gone. AeroDrop fixes that by pulling in all the important details with one click.

How to Add Products From AliExpress to Shopify Using AeroDrop

I’ll keep it simple. This is exactly what I do when I find something worth selling on AliExpress.

1. Connect AeroDrop to Your Shopify Store

Go to the AeroDrop app page on Shopify’s App Store.
Hit “Add app” and follow the prompts. No technical setup, no code.

Once connected, you’ll see the AeroDrop dashboard in your Shopify admin. That’s your control panel for importing products.

Cost tip: AeroDrop has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. The free version is enough if you’re just starting or only importing a few products a month. If you plan to scale and add dozens of products regularly, their paid plans unlock higher limits and extra features like inventory sync.

2. Find the Product You Want on AliExpress

Open AliExpress, search for your niche, and scroll until you spot a winner.

Tip from experience: check the reviews before falling in love with a product. I once imported a “luxury” watch that looked amazing in pictures… until I saw a customer review photo where the strap was peeling. Saved me a ton of refund headaches.

When you’re happy, copy the full product URL from your browser.

3. Paste the URL Into AeroDrop

In AeroDrop, click “Add Product” and paste the link. Hit Import.

In seconds, it pulls over:

• Title
• Description
• All product images (full resolution)
• Price details

This all lands in your Shopify draft products so you can review before it goes live.

4. Edit Before Publishing (Don’t Skip This!)

This is where most beginners get lazy and hurt their sales. Don’t just use the default AliExpress text. It’s written for wholesale buyers, not your customers.

What I change every time:

• Title – Make it clear and appealing. Instead of “2024 New Wireless Earbuds,” I’d write “Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds – 2024 Edition.”

• Description – Focus on benefits. Example: “Blocks 95% of outside noise so you can focus on your workout” is better than “Noise reduction feature.”

• Images – Keep the best ones. Remove any low-quality or watermarked pics.

• Price – Set your profit margin. Don’t forget shipping costs.

You can tweak all of this inside AeroDrop before hitting publish.

5. Publish and Start Selling

Once your listing looks good, click Publish. The product instantly appears in your live Shopify store.

From there, it’s all about marketing – ads, social posts, email campaigns. The faster you launch, the sooner you see orders.

Pro Tips to Make Your Imports Sell Better

Pick Products With Fast Shipping

Look for suppliers with AliExpress Standard Shipping or warehouses in your target country. No one likes waiting 30+ days for a package.

Rewrite Every Description

Search engines love unique content. Plus, customers can spot a copy-paste job from a mile away. Make it sound like you are recommending the product, not a factory.

Test Different Prices

Try running a product at $19.99 for a week, then $24.99 the next. See which converts better. Shopify’s analytics will tell you quickly.

Keep Stock Synced

Suppliers change stock all the time. Either check manually every few days or use AeroDrop’s inventory sync if available.

Why I Recommend AeroDrop Over Manual Uploads

Could you do this without AeroDrop? Sure. But here’s what you’d be giving up:

• Speed – 20–30 minutes per product vs. under a minute.

• Accuracy – No risk of missing images or pasting the wrong description.

• Scalability – Adding 50 products in an afternoon is possible.

When I switched to AeroDrop, I listed my entire holiday collection in a single afternoon. Before that, it would have taken me a week.

Mistakes I Learned the Hard Way

1. Not checking seller ratings – Anything under 95% positive feedback is risky.

2. Ignoring bad reviews – Photos in reviews are gold for spotting quality issues.

3. Adding too many products at once – Overwhelms customers and makes your site look messy.

4. Forgetting to localize details – Use inches instead of centimeters if you’re selling to a U.S. audience.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to add products from AliExpress to Shopify isn’t just about speed – it’s about making your listings worth clicking on.

AeroDrop saves you from the boring part so you can focus on marketing, customer service, and growing your store. Combine that with smart supplier choices, unique descriptions, and good pricing, and you’ll have a store that feels professional and runs smoothly.

If you’ve been putting off adding new products because it’s too time-consuming, try this method today. You might be surprised how fast you can fill your store with products that actually sell.

Skip the copy-paste hassle – start using AeroDrop today and add products from AliExpress to Shopify in just one click.