{"id":3552,"date":"2023-06-08T07:21:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T07:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dropshipping.com\/?post_type=countries&#038;p=3552"},"modified":"2023-06-08T07:21:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T07:21:37","slug":"dropshipping-business-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"countries","link":"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Dropshipping Business in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you hate working jobs that often suck away your inspiration and motivation? Do you want to pursue a dream of entrepreneurial success and earn money doing something you enjoy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is the time to become your own boss. Thanks to the current state of technology, you can shed the traditional responsibilities that come with operating a business. If you want to have a super flexible work schedule and work wherever there is a stable Internet connection, you can learn <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to start a dropshipping business in 2023<\/a> safely and legally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you have heard that <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/is-dropshipping-dead-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dropshipping is an easy way to start a side hustle<\/a> and make some extra money. However, remember that it can be a highly profitable business if executed correctly. Dropshipping is a great gateway to online retail that requires a lower initial investment than a regular online store, plus you do not need a warehouse to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking about becoming a dropshipping entrepreneur in Germany but need some help in finding out how to set up a dropshipping business in this country, you have come to the right place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before diving right into how to start a dropshipping business in Germany, let\u2019s see what characterizes the German online buyers and the e-commerce market, and why someone would want to open such a business in this country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Germanys_Population\" title=\"Germany\u2019s Population\">Germany\u2019s Population<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#A_Brief_Overview_of_the_State_of_the_E-Commerce_Market_in_Germany\" title=\"A Brief Overview of the State of the E-Commerce Market in Germany\">A Brief Overview of the State of the E-Commerce Market in Germany<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Digital_buyer_penetration\" title=\"Digital buyer penetration\">Digital buyer penetration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Preferred_payment_methods\" title=\"Preferred payment methods\">Preferred payment methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Popular_online_shopping_categories\" title=\"Popular online shopping categories\">Popular online shopping categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Return_rates\" title=\"Return rates\">Return rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Logistics_and_delivery\" title=\"Logistics and delivery\">Logistics and delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Tax_laws_and_regulations\" title=\"Tax laws and regulations\">Tax laws and regulations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#How_to_Start_a_Dropshipping_Business_in_Germany\" title=\"How to Start a Dropshipping Business in Germany\">How to Start a Dropshipping Business in Germany<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Choose_a_dropshipping_business_idea\" title=\" Choose a dropshipping business idea\"> Choose a dropshipping business idea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Do_market_research_and_analyze_your_competition\" title=\" Do market research and analyze your competition\u00a0\"> Do market research and analyze your competition\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Pick_a_domain_for_your_online_store\" title=\" Pick a domain for your online store\"> Pick a domain for your online store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Choose_a_website_builder_to_create_a_dropshipping_website\" title=\" Choose a website builder to create a dropshipping website\u00a0\"> Choose a website builder to create a dropshipping website\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Find_a_reliable_supplier\" title=\" Find a reliable supplier\"> Find a reliable supplier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Advertise_your_business\" title=\" Advertise your business\u00a0\"> Advertise your business\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line\">The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/start\/dropshipping-business-in-germany\/#Learn_How_To\" title=\"Learn How To:\">Learn How To:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germanys_Population\"><\/span><b>Germany\u2019s Population<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest statistics, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/world-population\/germany-population\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the current population of Germany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is over 83 million people. With a population of over 83 million residents, Germany is the most populous country in Europe after Russia and makes one of the biggest economies in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_Overview_of_the_State_of_the_E-Commerce_Market_in_Germany\"><\/span>A Brief Overview of the State of the E-Commerce Market in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s take a closer look at this country\u2019s e-commerce market. Germany has a strong and stable economic environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the second-largest online market in Europe after the United Kingdom, and the fifth-largest online market in the world. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/243\/137\/ecommerce\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total projected revenue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the e-commerce market for 2023 is expected to reach about $95 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_buyer_penetration\"><\/span>Digital buyer penetration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany is a heavily populated country with shoppers that are tech-savvy and well-acquainted with online shopping. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, buying things online has become a common practice among Germans, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/243\/137\/ecommerce\/germany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital buyer penetration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to hit 77.0% in 2021 and 81.9% in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preferred_payment_methods\"><\/span>Preferred payment methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germans are security-oriented and often do not like paying upfront. So, it comes as no surprise that the invoice has been their preferred online payment method for years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/434341\/e-commerce-popular-payment-methods-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a survey carried out in 2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, PayPal was the most preferred payment choice among respondents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_online_shopping_categories\"><\/span>Popular online shopping categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion is the most popular online shopping category for German consumers, followed by consumer electronics and digital devices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be more specific, in 2022, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/how-to-start-a-dropshipping-business-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the clothing and apparel market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was valued at about $17.3 billion, followed by the consumer electronics and digital device market valued at $15.9 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Return_rates\"><\/span>Return rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate of returns for online products in Germany is high. One in eight online purchases is returned to the seller. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitkom.org\/Presse\/Presseinformation\/Jeder-achte-Online-Kauf-wird-zurueckgeschickt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by the digital association Bitkom, in Germany, around 12% of online purchases are returned to the online retailer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that the German online market has one of the world\u2019s highest return rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logistics_and_delivery\"><\/span>Logistics and delivery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its location and size, logistics technology, and infrastructure quality, this country is a leader in the logistics market in Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domestic carrier DHL plays an important role in the European shipping landscape. Other carriers include DPD, Hermes, and UPS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_laws_and_regulations\"><\/span>Tax laws and regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you intend to address possible customers in Germany by way of your website or online store, you need to take German law into consideration. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the country is a member of the European Union, you need to check the EU directives before starting a dropshipping business in Germany. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you should make sure your online business complies with German laws. When it comes to the Value Added Tax (VAT), you can learn more about it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.germany.info\/us-en\/service\/09-Taxes\/vat-refund\/906296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Dropshipping_Business_in_Germany\"><\/span>How to Start a Dropshipping Business in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an economic powerhouse in the heart of Europe, this country has a lot to offer and represents a good opportunity for new e-commerce companies. So, now, we will talk about how to launch a dropshipping business in Germany:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_dropshipping_business_idea\"><\/span><b> Choose a dropshipping business idea<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you probably know, what you sell can either make or break your business. That\u2019s why you need to take some time to come up with a great dropshipping business idea. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not advisable to pick a niche you are passionate about. Just because you are \u201ckind of interested\u201d in a particular niche does not mean there is a market for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being passionate or knowledgeable about a specific niche is not enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/best-dropshipping-niche-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">select a profitable dropshipping niche<\/a> and sell products that can generate a high sales volume. We know that choosing what to sell can be tricky. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are various product research tools available that can help you in this regard. Some of these tools include Google Trends, FindNiche, Thieve.co, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_market_research_and_analyze_your_competition\"><\/span><b> Do market research and analyze your competition\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have chosen what to sell, you should now learn more about who your competitors are, what they sell, and how they sell their goods. Simply type the name of the product you want to sell into Google and see what companies show up on the top of Google search. This is a great indicator of your competition in a certain location, for example, Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that you may find your business in a highly competitive market space. Also, you may be competing with giant e-commerce stores. But remember that this can have a positive impact on your business. The higher the level of competition, the higher the demand for the product. This means that many consumers find the product desirable and wish to purchase it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_a_domain_for_your_online_store\"><\/span><b> Pick a domain for your online store<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most exciting part of setting up a dropshipping business is expressing its unique identity. Your domain name is really important, especially if you want to build a long-term brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you pick a short, pronounceable, and easy-to-remember domain name for your business. This can help people find you online as well as connect your business to your website. To choose a domain name quickly and easily, you can use free business name generators such as Instant Domain Search or Lean Domain Search.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_website_builder_to_create_a_dropshipping_website\"><\/span><b> Choose a website builder to create a dropshipping website\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to create a website, which supports a dropshipping business model, is to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/create-shopify-store-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple e-commerce platform like Shopify<\/a> or BigCommerce. Fortunately, you do not have to be tech-savvy or have great technical skills to use these platforms because they are simple and user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/best-e-commerce-platforms-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-commerce platforms<\/a> have the \u2018build your store\u2019 option and plenty of apps to help increase sales. That can be a major advantage, especially in the beginning. They make it easy to build and launch your e-commerce website. They are comprehensive, hosted platforms that offer hosting and technical support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a small monthly fee, you can get hosting and access to a support team that will take care of most issues. You just need to add items and upgrade your store depending on your needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_a_reliable_supplier\"><\/span><b> Find a reliable supplier<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business reputation depends on the supplier you choose to work with. Therefore, this may be the most difficult part of starting your dropshipping business in Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, finding a trustworthy, certified dropshipping supplier with an impeccable reputation is a crucial step toward building a fruitful dropshipping business. From phone calls to online supplier directories, there are multiple ways to find legitimate suppliers for your business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how you choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/wholesale-dropshipping-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a dropshipping supplier<\/a>, you should thoroughly check out each of them to confirm legitimacy. You should be extra careful, and check their online reviews, product quality, return policies, delivery times, profit margins, and minimum order quantities before starting collaboration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, the largest segment of the online market in Germany belongs to the fashion category. To explain it more clearly, clothing and accessories remain the most popular items for German online buyers. Germans are very interested in buying clothing and apparel online, both branded and not. So why not partner with a B2B wholesale and dropshipping supplier of luxury clothing and accessories, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/brandsgateway.com\/dropshipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BrandsGateway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and make Germans fall deeply in love with unique pieces from world-famous brands like Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, and Michael Kors?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advertise_your_business\"><\/span><b> Advertise your business\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have created and launched your dropshipping website, you should do your best to bring in customers. Making your dropshipping business stand out from competitors may be hard and expensive. Also, as a new dropshipping entrepreneur, you may have a limited budget to promote your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you can reach your target audience through a strong, yet <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/dropshipping-marketing-strategy-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affordable marketing campaign<\/a>, which is a combination of social media ads (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn), email marketing, and paid ads (Google). You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/dropship.it\/article\/dropshipping-marketing-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advertise your dropshipping store for free<\/a> with the right know-how.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the second-largest online market in Europe with a well-established logistics network and high digital buyer penetration, Germany is attractive for dropshippers and online merchants. The country is an interesting market as it has a few unique characteristics in comparison with other countries. Particularly, the United States and the United Kingdom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there is a large number of online buyers in the country, many consider Germans as picky and demanding customers. As an e-commerce market, Germany may have certain disadvantages. 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