LOCAL PRODUCTS. YOUR NEXT MOVE.
Start Dropshipping
in South Africa.
Without Holding Stock.
Discover products from local South African suppliers and sell them through your own online store. BIGBRANDS is building the infrastructure to connect you with suppliers and coordinate order fulfilment and delivery.
The countdown is on
Launching · 00:00 SAST
Everyday style.New possibilities.
Category inspiration only. Supplier inventory is not yet available.
LESS DISTANCE. MORE POSSIBILITY.
Your ambition is local.
Your supply chain
should be, too.
Building a business is challenging enough without a supply chain on the other side of the world.
- 01Long international shipping times
- 02Expensive or unpredictable shipping
- 03Difficulty finding reliable suppliers
- 04Complicated fulfilment and returns
- 05Inventory and stock visibility challenges
We’re building a locally focused alternative — connecting South African sellers to products closer to home.
ROOTED IN JOHANNESBURG
Big opportunity.
Right on our doorstep.
From established sourcing hubs to independent wholesalers and retailers, we’re working to bring local supply into one connected network.
Our network-building goal, not an onboarded count.
Dragon City
China Mall
Small Street
Johannesburg CBD
Areas of focus for supplier outreach. These locations do not imply partnerships with every business in each hub.
THE PLANNED EXPERIENCE
You focus on selling.
We help with the rest.
A practical route from local supplier to your customer’s door. Here’s how we’re building it.
- 01
Discover your next opportunity
Browse products from approved local suppliers once access opens.
- 02
Choose what to sell
Select products to list through your own online store.
- 03
Set your selling prices
Choose your retail prices, accounting for product, delivery and applicable service costs.
- 04
Receive customer orders
Your customers shop and place orders through your store.
- 05
Pay for fulfilment
Submit and pay for individual fulfilment orders through BIGBRANDS.
- 06
We coordinate delivery
BIGBRANDS coordinates supplier collection and courier delivery to your customer.
- 07
Track it. Keep your margin.
Track orders and keep your resale margin after product, delivery and applicable fees.
No upfront inventory to purchase or store. Individual fulfilment orders must be paid for.
FIND YOUR NICHE
Products for everyday life.
Possibilities for your business.
Explore the categories we aim to connect you with. Choose a direction that fits your customers.
Illustrative category photography. These are not live listings, confirmed supplier products or offers.
YOUR STORE. CONNECTED.
Built around the way
you want to sell.
We’re planning connections for familiar storefronts, plus flexibility for custom builds. Integration features and availability will be announced before launch.
Shopify
For your Shopify storefront
WooCommerce
For your WordPress-powered store
BIGBRANDS API
For custom online stores
BE PART OF WHAT’S NEXT
Your business starts
with a possibility.
Get the information you need to decide whether BIGBRANDS Dropshipping is right for you.
- Know when dropshipping access opens
- Get supplier and product availability updates
- Learn about upcoming integrations
- Receive pricing and early-access information
Make your next move.
Join the free early-access waitlist.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Your questions.
Straight answers.
We’re still building. Here’s what we can share today.
What is BIGBRANDS Dropshipping?
A local dropshipping service in development, designed to connect South African online sellers with local suppliers and coordinate fulfilment and delivery. This page is a waitlist for updates; the dropshipping service has not launched.
Do I need to hold inventory?
You won't need to buy or store inventory upfront. You will need to pay for individual fulfilment orders, including the applicable product, delivery and service costs. Product availability will depend on supplier stock.
Can I use Shopify or WooCommerce?
Shopify and WooCommerce integrations are planned, alongside custom store connections through the BIGBRANDS API. These integrations are not operational yet. Supported features and availability will be announced before launch.
Who handles delivery?
BIGBRANDS plans to coordinate collection from suppliers and delivery through courier partners. Delivery coverage, timeframes, costs and returns processes will be announced before launch.
How do supplier payments work?
The planned flow is for you to submit and pay for fulfilment orders through BIGBRANDS after receiving a customer order. Payment methods, supplier settlement and any fees will be explained before launch.
How much will BIGBRANDS cost?
Joining the waitlist is free. The BIGBRANDS Dropshipping subscription will be R150. Product costs, delivery pricing and any other service fees will be shared before launch, so you can assess the full costs before committing.
When will the platform launch?
BIGBRANDS Dropshipping launches on 25 November 2026. Join the waitlist for progress updates and notification when access opens. Signing up does not guarantee priority access.