100 Things Under 5 Dollars You Can Find On AliExpress

When choosing what to dropship, it’s important to find affordable goods. In this article, we will take a look at 100 things under 5 dollars on AliExpress.

What makes a good product for dropshipping? Of course one wants high-quality because happy clients leave positive reviews, which helps attract new customers. Delivery time is another important issue as nobody likes to wait for their order. It’s also crucial to find reliable suppliers.

But today we’re going to talk about money!

Dropshipping low-cost stuff grants you two major benefits. First of all, when you can offer cheaper alternatives, it’s much easier to beat competitors. Second, cheaper goods allow you to enjoy a higher margin.

Take a look at this list of AliExpress products that cost not more than 5 dollars.

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Table Of Contents

Cellphones & accessories

The first product category in this list is cellphones and accessories. Today almost everyone has a smartphone, and the industry has developed many useful (and not so much) things for phone owners. What’s important is there are lots of affordable stuff, which makes them a great choice for dropshipping.

1. Magnetic USB Cable

Price – US $1.53-3.56; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 416,000

2. Protective Glass For iPhones

Price – US $1.37-3.96; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 250,662

3. Fast Charger

Price – US $4.98; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 77,139

4. Artistic Silicone Case For iPhones

Price – US $1.54-2.65; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 34,768

5. Magnetic Phone Holder For Cars

Price – US $4.27; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 31,983

6. Webcam Cover

Price – US $1.27-2.70; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 17,217

7. Hydrogel Film For Samsung

Price – US $2.92; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 7,992

8. Shockproof Case For Xiaomi And Redmi

Price – US $3.98-4.98; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 24,614

9. Waterproof Phone Case

Price – US $1.99-2.84; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 6,186

10. Leather Flip Case For Samsung

Price – US $2.28-4.98; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,901

Computer accessories

This is another popular category of things under 5 dollars one can find on AliExpress. A lot of consumers own personal computers, laptops and tablets. Although few of them purchase complicated electronics on AliExpress, various accessories show really high demand.

1. FSU HDMI Cable

Price – from US $1.42; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 43,145

2. 3.5 mm AUX Cable

Price – from US $2.64; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 23,949

3. TECHKEY USB Flash Drive

Price – from US $3.41; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 12,485

4. Gaming Mouse Pad

Price – from US $3.27; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 11,778

5. Wireless Optical Mouse

Price – US $4.23; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 10,990

6. Hard Disk Case

Price – US $4.98; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 6,722

7. GOOJODOQ Stylus

Price – US $4.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,230

8. Smartphone / Tablet Holder

Price – US $4.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 4,815

9. Silent LED Cooling Fan

Price – US $1.69-3.88; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 4,576

10. USB Wi-Fi Adapter

Price – US $4.27; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 4,198

Consumer Electronics

As you can see, customers buy a lot of electronics including small and relatively simple devices. Therefore, one can find a number of interesting products designed for other needs.

1. Xiaomi Mi Band

Price – US $1.14-1.23; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 56,040

2. USB Cable Winder

Price – from US $3.57; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 25,610

3. Smartphone Earphones

Price – US $2.69; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 12,934

4. Silicone Protective Case For Sony Controller

Price – US $2.59-4.19; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 11,850

5. Battery Charger

Price – US $4.60; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 10,631

6. Controller Charger

Price – US $4.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 8,432

7. Mini Tripod For Smartphones

Price – US $4.36; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 4,518

8. Universal EU Plug Adapter

Price – US $1.25-1.29; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 3,921

9. Earphone Storage Case

Price – US $1.00; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 3,427

10. Foam Ear Pads

Price – US $3.45-5.00; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 3,254

Fashion jewelry & accessories

When you’re looking for things under 5 dollars to sell, fashion jewelry comes to mind naturally. Such products are small, which is why they’re easy to ship. In addition, the variety of choice makes them a great product type for dropshipping.

1. Acrylic Earrings

Price – US $2.63-4.98; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 62,019

2. Men’s Bead Bracelet

Price – US $1.81-2.78; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 34,161

3. Leather Bracelet

Price – US $4.13; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 19,894

4. Custom Name Necklace

Price – US $3.74; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 19,145

5. Geometric Earrings

Price – US $1.27-2.70; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 17,838

6. Silver Ring for Women

Price – US $3.98; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 14,283

7. Leaf Open Bracelet

Price – US $2.23-4.53; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 13,642

8. Custom Name Pendant

Price – US $3.99-4.99; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 11,789

9. Silver Plated Earrings

Price – US $3.99; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 10,365

10. Snake Ring

Price – US $1.10-1.48; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 9,924

Products for kids

In the ‘Mother & Kids’ category on AliExpress, you will find quite a number of popular things under 5 dollars.

1. Nylon Hair Band

Price – from US $3.71; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 45,687

2. Child Safety Lock

Price – US $3.43-3.69; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 36,904

3. Child Hairpins

Price – US $1.80-4.50; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 24,134

4. Children Pantyhose

Price – US $3.13-4.13; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 15,826

5. Sneakers For Newborn

Price – US $3.48-4.56; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 15,097

6. Children Hat

Price – US $1.03-1.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 11,848

7. Hair Claw Clips

Price – US $3.72; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 9,274

8. Cotton Blankets For Babies

Price – US $4.69-4.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 9,211

9. Baby Stroller Hooks

Price – US $1.86; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 7,345

10. Unicorn Hairpins

Price – US $1.37-2.14; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 6,048

Lights & lighting

Among lighting products on AliExpress, there are many useful and purely decorative devices for affordable prices. Moreover, most of these goods are relatively simple, which reduces the likelihood of damage during transportation.

1. LED Lights String  

Price – US $1.82-4.77; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 40,942

2. USB LED Photo Clips

Price – from US $3.27; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 34,261

3. LED Bulb

Price – from US $2.30; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 26,964

4. Smart WC Night Light

Price – US $2.84-4.27; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 21,480

5. Sensor Mini Nightlight Lamp

Price – US $1.70-1.84; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 21,279

6. USB Light Strip

Price – from US $2.35; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 14,345

7. Retro Edison Light Bulb

Price – US $1.41-4.21; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 13,125

8. Spotlight Bulb

Price – US $1.26-1.57; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 12,952

9. USB Glowing Strip

Price – from US $2.36; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 10,181

10. Flame LED Bulb

Price – from US $4.70; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,664

Home improvement

It’s also a good idea to offer customers things under 5 dollars to help them in different situations at home.

1. Double-Sided Magic Tape

Price – from US $2.80; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 33,664

2. Neodymium Magnets

Price – US $1.55; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 26,904

3. Adhesive Cloth Tape

Price – US $0.99-2.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 17,510

4. Wire Insulation

Price – US $2.73; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 10,584

5. Plug Socket With USB Ports

Price – US $4.99; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 6,206

6. Micro USB Plug

Price – US $1.30; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 5,923

7. Power Supply Adapter

Price – from US $2.82; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,616

8. Glass Knobs

Price – US $0.73-1.69; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,398

9. Silicone Cabinet Bumpers

Price – US $0.98-1.98; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 5,102

10. Wire Connector

Price – US $0.43-1.40; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 4,728

Stationery & scrapbooking

Stationery is another good category of products to dropship as these items are small, simple and can cost very little. The numbers on AliExpress show that they’re quite popular.

1. Cute Gel Pens

Price – US $1.28-1.57; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 18,400

2. Super Glue

Price – US $2.85; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 12,048

3. Waterproof Markers

Price – from US $1.22; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 10,834

4. Adhesive Tape For Scrapbooking

Price – US $3.11-3.21; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 8,917

5. Stickers For Scrapbooking

Price – US $1.16; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 8,789

6. Highlighter Capsules

Price – US $3.00; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 8,066

7. Plush Pencil Case

Price – US $2.68-4.18; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 7,436

8. Wax Stamp

Price – US $0.65-3.72; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 6,175

9. 2.0 mm Pencil

Price – US $1.17-1.53; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,090

10. Wall Calendar

Price – US $3.50; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 4,225

Underwear & sleepwear

Now let’s get a little provocative! Sleepwear and underwear prove to enjoy high demand. Besides, there is a wide choice of things under 5 dollars.

1. Ultra Thin Panties

Price – US $1.60-1.99; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 20,626

2. Women’s Wool Socks

Price – US $2.44; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 16,626

3. Women’s Summer Socks

Price – US $3.99; rating – 4.7; number of orders – 12,145

4. Crop Top

Price – from US $3.99; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 10,311

5. Men’s Boxers

Price – US $4.00-4.99; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 6,547

6. Nightgown

Price – US $3.99-4.35; rating – 4.5; number of orders – 6,455

7. Thigh-highs

Price – US $3.60; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 5,523

8. Fishnet Stockings

Price – US $2.25; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 5,415

9. Bra Extenders

Price – US $1.86; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 4,928

10. Seamless Bras

Price – US $4.98; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 3,520

Household goods

A dropshipping store related to housekeeping can choose from numerous household products on AliExpress. Although many of such goods are cheap, lots of people will find them extremely useful or pretty.

1. Hair Towel

Price – US $1.74-1.94; rating – 4.5; number of orders – 26,038

2. Seal Bags For Food

Price – from US $2.65; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 16,616

3. Silicone Baking Mat

Price – US $2.10-4.20; rating – 4.9; number of orders – 15,648

4. Plastic Cake Plate

Price – US $1.59-4.66; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 14,230

5. Snowflake Stickers

Price – US $3.33; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 11,890

6. Bath Sealing Tape

Price – US $3.79; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 11,524

7. Hydroponic Vases

Price – US $1.68-4.55; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 9,398

8. Vacuum Bags For Clothes

Price – US $1.29-3.31; rating – 4.8; number of orders – 8,375

9. Glowing Wall Stickers

Price – US $2.49; rating – 4.5; number of orders – 7,291

10. Coffee Filters

Price – US $3.19; rating – 4.6; number of orders – 6,637

As you can see, AliExpress offers low-cost items in many categories. These are just the ones that show the highest demand. Therefore, you can find similar products for any niche.

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