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Dropshipping has become one of the most relevant sales strategies in global e-commerce. According to Grand View Research, the global dropshipping market exceeded $300 billion in 2024, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.4% through 2030. In Brazil and across Latin America, the model is already used by thousands of small and medium sellers, as well as large distributors in sectors like technology, apparel, and more recently auto parts.
How Does Dropshipping Work?
Unlike traditional models, in dropshipping the seller does not hold physical inventory. Products are sold online, but the shipping is handled by a partner supplier (usually a manufacturer or distributor). This significantly reduces operational costs, eliminates the need for storage, and allows the business to operate with minimal or zero stock.
In the auto parts sector, this provides a major advantage: it enables sellers to offer a wide variety of parts and accessories without the high warehousing costs—a key factor in a market known for rapid turnover, extensive applications, and tight profit margins.
Why Are Brands and Distributors Betting on Dropshipping?
For automotive manufacturers and distributors, dropshipping offers a way to expand sales channels without building a retail structure. By partnering with sellers who create the store, run marketing, and manage the channel, brands gain digital presence and commercial scalability.
Risk reduction is also a key advantage: parts are purchased only after the sale is made, minimizing losses from idle stock, product obsolescence, or returns due to slow turnover.
Integration with Marketplaces and Automation Hubs
Platforms like Alephee enable distributors and brands to operate in a dropshipping model by connecting their digital catalogs directly to marketplaces such as Mercado Libre.
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Automatic inventory and pricing updates
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Management of technical compatibility (make, model, year)
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Integration with multiple sellers (multiseller model)
These tools allow brands to scale efficiently without disrupting traditional sales channels and can benefit repair shops, brick-and-mortar stores, and independent resellers as well.
