Since last year, many Malaysian sellers have started joining Shopify, with a 14% increase in Q4 2024, according to the Store Leads report. As more people turn to this platform, competition has also increased, which means that you need to be two steps ahead from other sellers. So, let’s explore the top-selling categories on Shopify Malaysia and find out where to source these products without having to do hours of research.
 

Top-Selling Categories on Shopify Malaysia

Apparel & Accessories

Fashion without any doubt continues to dominate the Shopify Malaysia market with 23.4%. Trends change fast, social media influencers drive the demand, and Malaysian shoppers love discovering new styles. Some of the popular items include daily wear, athleisure, and accessories like handbags, shoes, and jewellery.

For example, thanks to the current maximalism trend, more people are searching for unique fashion jewelleries to spice up their outfits and express themselves. If you’re selling apparel or accessories products, it means you need to constantly update your collections to be the top online store destination.
 

Beauty & Fitness

The second booming product category is beauty and fitness, making up 12% of sales. The growing interest in self-care leads to people always in search of safe but effective products for their skin, body, and overall well-being. Home fitness products like yoga mat and resistance bands are also in-demand as people are wanting to stay active despite their busy schedule.

It is also easier for you to get consistent sales as products like skincare, makeup, and supplements  need to be topped up regularly. However, since it's influenced by social media, Shopify sellers need to spot the new trends early to capitalise the market before it becomes overcrowded.
 

Home & Garden

A lot of people love to invest in decorating their home and garden which makes this category hold 10.9% of sales for Shopify Malaysia stores. This niche is also dependent on trends from TikTok and Pinterest where specific items like lamps and decoration can quickly go viral and suddenly drive high demand.

One particularly strong trend in Malaysia right now is a Bauhaus-inspired decoration. Since designer furniture is expensive, many shoppers are searching for alternative products with similar aesthetics. So, you can use this opportunity to find products that reflect the trending design movement and offer them at a more affordable price.
 

How to Source Top Products for Your Shopify Store Before Everyone Else

Products that have a high-demand in Shopify usually first start as trends in China before making their way to the Malaysia market. That’s why BigSeller comes with 1688 Sourcing tool so that Malaysian sellers can easily find these trending products. Using this feature, you can:

1. Find similar listings on 1688 by just uploading an image of a hot item that you see on social media or other marketplace.

2. When you’ve already found the product that you’re looking for, you can automatically scrape its details to your Shopify store. With BigSeller, you don’t have to waste time copying and pasting the product descriptions or images manually anymore.

3. If you decide to purchase the product from 1688, you may submit your order straight through BigSeller.  This purchase will sync into your inventory system, allowing you to easily check stock levels and avoid running out of bestsellers.

By integrating your Shopify store with BigSeller and using 1688 Sourcing, you can stock up on high-demand products and gain advantage over your competitors.
 

So, why wait? Sign up with BigSeller today to start sourcing for the hottest products faster and smarter!

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