International online marketplace guides
Selling on the Etsy UK online marketplace
Selling on the Etsy UK online marketplace
Getting started on Etsy UK
Etsy is an online marketplace for craft and handmade items. It was established in 2005 and it’s now a global marketplace.
As a seller, you can set up an Etsy store. And if you opt into international shipping, you would be visible to buyers worldwide.
Etsy is predominately a Business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace but it does allow sellers to offer items on a wholesale basis. Fees are paid on a per listing basis. You’ll also pay a percentage commission per sale.
Markets
Etsy is a business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) market place, selling to customers worldwide.
Sectors
You can sell on Etsy if your business is in one or more of the following sectors:
- Textiles
- Fashion
- Crafts
- Handmade
- Jewellery
- Food and drink
- Gifts
Subscriptions and fees
As a seller on Etsy, you must pay a publication fee of £0.16 per listing, plus commission of 5%.
Contact us
Get in touch with our trade advisers who can help you sell on international online marketplaces.
Disclaimer
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