Selling on Temu: Your Ultimate Guide

Temu, a Chinese discount ecommerce app, has rapidly made waves in the United States and United Kingdom. Positioned as the latest challenger in the ecommerce space, Temu is disrupting the market with a vast range of products priced at less than half of what you’d find on other online stores. It’s a bold approach that’s capturing attention and reshaping how consumers shop for affordable quality. Read on to discover everything you need to know about Temu!

What is Temu?

Temu is a global online marketplace that bridges consumers with millions of sellers, manufacturers, and brands. Launched in the U.S. in September 2022, Temu has rapidly grown into a platform renowned for offering high-quality products at unbeatable prices. By fostering an inclusive environment for buyers and sellers alike, Temu aims to create opportunities for success on both sides of the transaction. Today, it serves over 80 markets spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, making it a truly worldwide ecommerce powerhouse.

What are the benefits of selling on Temu?

Temu makes it simple and rewarding to start selling online. Here’s what sets it apart:

• Start for Free: With no sign-up fees, you can begin selling without any upfront costs.
• Boosted Visibility for New Sellers: Local sellers get priority placement and traffic-driving features to help kickstart sales right away.
• A Platform on the Rise: Temu has already overtaken eBay to become the world’s second most visited ecommerce site (SimilarWeb). It’s a growing marketplace packed with opportunities.

Selling on Temu means less hassle, more visibility, and the chance to grow with one of the fastest-growing platforms out there.

What types of products are sold on Temu?

Temu is a one-stop shop for consumers.

So no matter what you’re selling, Temu is more than likely able to find a home for it.

Key categories include:

• Women’s Clothing: Dresses, blouses, pants, and activewear.
• Men’s Clothing: Jackets, jeans, shirts, and suits.
• Electronics: Tablets, laptops, headphones, and smart home devices.
• Home & Kitchen: Bedding, kitchen utensils, storage solutions, and home décor.
• Beauty & Health: Makeup, skincare products, personal care items, and health supplies.
• Sports & Outdoors: Activewear, camping gear, fitness equipment, and outdoor accessories.
• Toys & Games: Educational toys, puzzles, electronic toys, and stuffed animals.
• Pet Supplies: Pet toys, grooming products, and feeding accessories.
• Office & School Supplies: Stationery, organizational tools, and office electronics.

How Temu works

Getting started on Temu is straightforward, but there are a few key requirements and steps you need to follow to begin selling.

Seller requirements

To sell on Temu, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

• Business Entities: Sellers must have a registered entity in either the US or the EU.
• For EU sellers, entities and VAT registration must be from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands or Spain.
• Sellers should have direct fulfillment or dropshipping capabilities in their respective regions.

How to start selling on Temu

1. Ensure Eligibility: Confirm that your business meets Temu’s entity and fulfillment requirements for your region (US or EU).
2. Set Up Your Account: Register as a seller on Temu by providing the necessary documentation, including business registration and VAT information (for EU sellers).
3. List Your Products: Once approved, you can start listing your products on Temu. Focus on clear images, accurate descriptions, and competitive pricing to attract buyers.
4. Fulfill Orders: Ensure you have the capability to fulfill orders directly or via dropshipping within the designated region.

For Linnworks US clients, you can sign up via this link and for Linnworks UK / EU clients, you can sign up via this link. The Temu team will then follow up with a white-glove service that makes setup a breeze for Linnworks users.

With these simple steps, you can quickly join one of the world’s fastest-growing ecommerce platforms and reach a massive audience eager for quality and affordability.

Getting started on Temu with Linnworks

Getting started on Temu is even easier with Linnworks. Our integration simplifies and scales your selling process, making it seamless to manage your Temu store. Here’s how Linnworks can enhance your Temu experience:

• Inventory Updates – Linnworks can automatically send changes in stock levels to Temu Marketplace.
• Inventory Mapping – Existing and new Temu Marketplace listings can be linked to Linnworks inventory items for stock level and price updates.
• Listing Creation – New listings on the Temu Marketplace can be created via Linnworks.
• Price Change – Prices on Temu Marketplace listings can be automatically updated via Linnworks.
• Order Download – New and accepted Temu Marketplace orders can be automatically downloaded into Linnworks allowing you to reserve available stock and avoid overselling.
• Order Cancellation – Orders can be cancelled on Temu Marketplace via Linnworks. You can cancel the order when it is in the new order status regardless of whether it has been paid or unpaid.
• Order Dispatch – Orders on Temu Marketplace can be marked as shipped and provided with the tracking number and shipping service name via Linnworks.
• Order Refunds – Orders can be refunded on Temu Marketplace via Linnworks.

Ready to start selling on Temu?

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing ecommerce platforms. With Linnworks, integrating your business with Temu has never been easier. Streamline your operations, reach more customers, and scale your sales with our powerful tools and seamless connectivity.

Get started today and take your ecommerce business to the next level. Contact us to integrate with Temu through Linnworks and start selling where your customers are!