 Hey dropshippers, and welcome back to our YouTube channel. Today's video will be all about starting a print on demand dropshipping business in the UK. So if this is something that will interest you or you plan on starting a print on demand venture in the UK, then stay tuned. As we're all aware, print on demand is a popular online venture that offers one-of-a-kind items that your customers will indefinitely love. We know that with this business model, you can offer custom-made items on a per-order basis, which means that you'll never have to maintain physical stock. And as a result, you can enjoy a great amount of profit while taking advantage of the low business risk. Okay, so let's first start off by covering is selling print on demand products a profitable business venture? Well, believe it or not, but selling POD products is one of the most lucrative business ventures within the UK. Comcap actually reports that the global digital printing market is bound to reach £27.8 billion come 2026. Not only that, but the e-commerce industry within the UK has a low market competition, which means that you must be selling winning items and extend reliable service to your customers if you want to stay ahead of the competition. So can anybody start a POD dropshipping business? Absolutely. Just always remember that like a regular UK business, you have UK income tax obligations and custom duties too for full. Remember that these obligations are necessary in order for you to run your business legally. And if you don't comply with these requirements, you can face financial penalties and business suspensions. Despite all these legal nibs and jibs, POD dropshipping in the UK is an extremely easy industry to enter. Your online business has the potential to do extremely well if you just follow the correct processes. That sums up our frequently asked questions, so let's dive straight into the top 17 print on demand products to dropship in the UK. To kick off our list, we have tote bags, which is an essential everyday item. So basically tote bags serve as fashion accessories or reusable grocery bags. You'll find many tote bags available in canvas, cotton, woven and other eco-friendly variations. They usually come in open-zip or fastened options and you can offer them in a variety of sizes and colors. These tote bags make a great POD item as you can fully customise them using text and graphics. Our next POD item are all over print hoodies. As the name suggests, it is a piece of clothing made of cotton with full vibrant prints. Usually all over hoodies are unisex and available in a variety of sizes. You can even dropship pockets, buttons or zipped variations. Next up on our POD list are mugs. So mugs are actually one of the top POD products and are loved by any type of customer. You can offer these POD mugs as personalized gifts or kitchen must-haves. You can even sell POD mugs that change color or images when holding cold or hot liquid. Remember the more unique features your POD mug has means the more increased perceived value it will receive. When it comes to the different types of mugs, you can offer them in steel, plastic or ceramic materials. And always remember to offer your customers various mug size options. Fourth up on our POD list are coasters. So our coffee mugs and drinking glasses can leave stains on tabletops. And that's exactly where these POD coasters come in to prevent spills and stains. So when dropshipping POD coasters, you can offer them in glass, wooden, ceramic or acrylic choices. These coasters are extremely customizable so you should offer various coaster prints for your customers to choose from. Always remember to offer these coasters in various sizes and shapes and you can sell them individually or in sets. Remember that coasters are the perfect match for coffee mugs or drinking glasses so make sure to cross all these items together. Next up we have POD stickers. So stickers give a great personal touch to one's belongings and aside from that, the use of stickers can also help businesses bold their brands by showcasing their logos. For customizable stickers you can offer holograms, metallic stampings, special inks, embossed and other great options. There are also vinyl, glossy mats and transparent stickers that you can sell. Like any product you shouldn't share that you offer your customers a great variety of sticker options to choose from. And on top of that you shouldn't share that you have both waterproof and heat resistant sticker options. Up next on our POD list are yoga mats. And for anybody who loves exercising or relaxing their bodies, this would be the perfect POD product to dropship. Remember that aside from vinyl yoga mats, there are also eco-friendly variations. And of course always remember to offer your yoga mats in various sizes, shapes and print designs for your customers to choose from. Coming in at number 7 we have POD fanny packs. I mean who doesn't love making a trendy fashion statement whilst conveniently securing your essential belongings? Well the POD fanny pack is definitely your answer. If you don't know what fanny packs are they basically parches with bolts that can either be worn around your hips or over the shoulders. I like to wear mine over my shoulders because it's quite swag. Generally fanny packs are made from different fabrics, however the new varieties include waterproof features which is made from plastic. The great thing about this product is that you can obviously customize it with quirky designs, customizable prints or even personalized names. Coming in at number 8 are phone cases which is another superb POD product that we can offer to our UK audience. I mean we all love a customized phone case because it adds a personal touch to our phones. When dropshipping these customizable phone cases you should offer cases that suit different phone models. You can also consider customizing hot, gel, silicone, leather and other printable materials. And the great thing about these customizable phone cases is that you can increase your average order value. So for example you can cross-sell special accessories such as keychains, key rings, lanyards and popsockets. Next up on our POD dropshipping list are socks which are daily essentials. You can offer these attractive socks in knitted, dye sublimated, solid colored or printed options. Generally unique socks are loved by both children and adults so you should consider selling different sizes to cater for your unique UK audience. Coming in at number 10 on our POD list are backpacks and these items are extremely practical because they carry literally everything from small items to bulky belongings. So when customizing backpacks you can offer printing of personalized ticks, graphics and all over print options. Apart from the designs, styles that come with pockets and compartments are a must. So when dropshipping these POD backpacks you should consider offering them in various styles and sizes especially on materials we are able to print designs on them. Up next we have POD drawstring bags which is another practical item to hold belongings. Due to their easy to customize nature, drawstring bags are the best selling POD products in the UK. The most popular types of drawstring bags you'll find include canvas, mesh and nylon. Remember that these drawstring bags are also eco-friendly substitutes for shopping plastic bags. And because this is a POD product you can add one of the kind prints such as quotations, personalized names, graphics and all over prints. Coming in at number 12 on our list we have magnets which are popular souvenir items and they also make great refrigerator ornaments. There are hundreds and thousands of numerous types of magnets that you can customize and sell. In particular you can offer ceramic, polyvinyl, rubber, silicone, metal and other great options. Since magnets are everywhere nowadays take advantage of this item's popularity by adding your brand logo to the designs. Coming in at number 13 we have unisex t-shirts which are one of the most popular products to dropship in the POD industry. From classic T's to V-necks we can put any design on t-shirts. And because they are here around necessity t-shirts are a great source of income for dropshipping. Remember that these personalize names, statements, photos and messages that you can print on t-shirts. And of course add graphics and all over print options too. Another great way to upsize by offering matching t-shirts for couples on anniversaries or for families during reunions. Coming in at number 14 on our top POD products list are keychains and these items can function as name plates, key holders and bag accessories. There are a variety of keychains made from different shapes and materials. And in particular you can find keychains made from fabric, plastic, neoprene, wood, leather and other materials. Some keychains are pre-designed while others also allow for engraving which makes it a great gift option too. Remember that keychains are generally low cost and handy so you can sell them in bundles at special rates such as bar 10 at 10% worth. Coming in at number 15 are POD notebooks and whether you're using a notebook to jot down some notes or for journaling, customized notebooks is a great idea because they'll always be in demand. POD notebooks come in ruled, dotted, plain and gridded pages and you can even offer the personalization of pages such as the addition of names, colors and graphics. You usually find notebooks with either hard plastic, paper or leather covers that you're able to print on and to add aesthetic to the notebook cover you can add wraparound string, page dividers and even pen holders within the notebook. Our second and last POD products are aprons. Cooking or gardening can be more enticing when you're wearing creative aprons. Remember to offer these customizable aprons in fabrics that are both absorbent, washable and waterproof. Of course offer aprons in different styles and sizes with a variety of customized prints and designs for your customers to choose from. And to end our POD product list off we have posters. Posters can showcase self-portraits, inspirational words and other works of art. They can also serve as gifts for loved ones or decor to plain walls. Posters generally come in different sizes and you can offer them in a vast variety of materials. These materials usually include foam, PVC, paperboard, acrylic and other durable materials. The great news is that you can print whatever your heart desires on posters. Now I'm going to walk you through the top POD supplies that you can use to drop ship the trending print on demand products I've just mentioned. And kicking off our POD supplies list we have InkThreadable. InkThreadable is the eco-friendly UK company that integrates sustainable processes and materials when producing POD items. They house a domestic distribution center within the UK which means that your UK customers should receive their orders within 7 working days. They also provide a vast range of high quality POD products. However working with this supplier can be quite expensive and shipping outside of the UK can take some time. The next POD company is the most popular supplier within the print on demand game and that is of course Printful. So starting off with this supplier Printful utilizes many printing methods to produce high quality POD drop shipping products. They also extend a 20% discount for sample orders. The great thing about this supplier is that they also offer branding solutions to online sellers. They allow for the addition of logos and branding labels to packages. By using this feature drop shippers can establish their brands because it increases brand awareness. However setting the shipping arrangements on Printful can be extremely complex. Not only that but compared to other POD suppliers out there, profit margins with Printful are quite low. And that's why it's extremely important to set flexible prices and to market one of the kind products to attract customers. Our next POD supplier is Redbubble. Redbubble offers over 70 product ideas on its site for drop shippers to choose from. Redbubble also adopts a marketplace like setup which means that buyers can easily search for products. This way you'll be able to establish a substantial customer base without spending too much cash on marketing. And the best advantage of them all is that Redbubble is integrated with AutoDS. So that means that the processes from product finding to order performance means that it can all be automated. However Redbubble's vast selection of products doesn't always guarantee good quality products. And you should also expect low shipping times for some items from Redbubble. Another POD supplier favorite is Printify and they work with numerous print on demand service providers in the UK. That just essentially means that they provide drop shippers with the opportunity to work with numerous print partners. They also provide a premium package with a 20% discount on all orders upon sign up. And they're also integrated with popular selling channels such as Shopify, Wix and eBay. However, despite having several print providers, online sellers can sometimes find it really difficult to pick the right partner. And in relation to that, the product quality also depends on the print provider. Our next POD company is Contrado and this supplier has its own production facility. That means that you can expect consistent quality of the POD products that you drop ship to the UK. Their facility ensures low waste, low carbon and swift production methods. However, this POD company has a limited product category and quite a few of the items are expensive. But even with a limited product catalog, you can ensure that you're sourcing high quality items that will satisfy your customers' expectations. Next up on our POD suppliers list, we have Snuggle. So the great thing about Snuggle is that it doesn't require minimum order requirements. Thus, you can score huge discounts from bulk orders on Snuggle. They also utilize modern printing techniques. And as a result, you can get high standard printer products at competitive prices. However, Snuggle only offers a few product options just for now, which essentially means that you'll have less freedom to customize your POD products. Our seventh POD supplier is 215 and 215 has domestic centers located within the UK, which means that UK customers will receive their orders between one to five working days. They also provide real-time updates, which improves the overall customer experience. And the supplier integrates with different e-commerce platforms such as Etsy, Shopify and more. However, keep in mind that you are limited to a selection of POD products on 215. And our final POD supplier is Gelato, which is an extremely seller-friendly platform. The great thing about the supplier is that there is no minimum order requirements on its products and it utilizes top quality equipment to produce unique POD products. Not only that, but Gelato integrates with e-commerce platforms for easier product listings and selling procedures. However, working with Gelato can be more expensive than other POD suppliers out there, and you have limited customization options on some of their items. Now we're going to dive straight into how you can start your own POD business in the UK by following these six easy steps. Step one is to conduct product research for finding best-selling products in the UK. So let's briefly go through some of the effective product finding methods that you can use to find those best sellers. So first up, we can search suppliers' trending products, and to do this, we can filter the search results according to the best-selling category. This way we'll know what products clients search and buy the most of. And once we've gathered enough ideas, we can add these products straight to our stores. Another method we can use is Google Trends, and by searching for relevant keywords, we'll be able to see how many searches a specific product gained in the UK. Once you have knowledge of this data, you'll easily be able to make a decision of what products you should be importing to your online store. The next old faithful method that you can use is to analyze your competition. You can use the Coal Inspector, which is the spy tool for Shopify stores. And with this, you'll gain knowledge on what other sellers are offering and how much sales they are making from their product listings. Our final method is that you can use our Autodesk Product Research tool, which is an all-in-one product-finding solution for UK dropshipping businesses. You can filter search results such as UK warehouses, suppliers, price ranges, and more. This tool also allows you to search millions of items from several suppliers in just a few seconds. Step two is to now select a UK POD supplier, and here are some factors to consider when choosing your dropshipping supplier. First up, make sure they have a wide selection of print-on-demand products for your customers to choose from. Next up, make sure that your supplier has good customer reviews. When products and services get high positive feedback, you know that your supplier is doing something good and they are reliable. Next, ensure that you note the minimum order quantity policy of your supplier. Remember, you only want to give what your customers ask for and not source more than the demand. Therefore, suppliers with no MOQ policy go at the top of our list. Next, make sure that your supplier offers great customer service. Offering good customer service isn't essential to any business out there. Not only that, but it also differentiates your business from your competition and it helps you establish a more loyal customer base. Next up, make sure that you offer fast shipping times. Remember, the speed of shipping equates to customer satisfaction. That means the faster you deliver orders means the happier your customers will become, and the more than likely you purchase from your store again. And finally, make sure that you have practical and clear return and exchange policies. Step three is to select a selling channel for your store, and this basically means what platform you will choose to host your online store on. So our top performing UK selling channels are Shopify, Wix and eBay. Let's run through them together. So starting off with Shopify, this platform does not generate any free organic traffic, which means that you'll have to incorporate effective marketing techniques in order to attract a substantial UK audience. Other than that, you can enjoy English POD product listings on Shopify because it has no selling limits, and Shopify stores are fully customizable, allowing you to produce a unique store. So when it comes to Wix, Wix lacks organic traffic too. However, you can optimize your POD product listings, and because Wix is a website builder, you can create a unique store from scratch. Now in contrast to Shopify and Wix, eBay is actually a marketplace. Therefore, you can enjoy free organic traffic on the platform. Apart from that, eBay offers free seller accounts, which is helpful to beginners in e-commerce when building their stores. However, on the downside, when using this platform, you can't fully customize your eBay store. You're only limited to a few things that you can do. Step four is to create one-of-a-kind print-on-demand designs for your products. And ways to produce these extraordinary creations for your POD products is to one, create them yourselves, two, hire designers or from Fiverr, or three, purchase pre-designed templates from creative markets. Step five is to show your online store to the world, and you can do this by effectively marketing your POD items. Let's go through some of the essential marketing techniques you can use for the different selling channels. So let's start off with Shopify and Wix. Since these platforms don't generate organic traffic, we need to utilize proven marketing tools to attract UK customers to our store. We can do this by using Facebook ads, influencer marketing, email marketing, and of course, a blog. When it comes to eBay, eBay already generates a significant amount of organic traffic. However, the competition in this marketplace is huge. That there means that we have to incorporate effective marketing methods in order to stay steps ahead of your type competition. You can do this by utilizing promoted listing standards or promoted listings advanced. Remember, the article version of this video covers all the marketing methods in depth. So make sure to check it out if you are confused or want to know the difference between all methods. Step six is to launch your UK POD business, and here are some tips to consider. Firstly, make sure to offer a diverse selection of your print-on-demand items. Secondly, order test samples from your suppliers first so you can ensure that you are delivering high-quality products to your customers. Thirdly, to consistently stay at the top, make sure that you are conducting thorough product research. And fourthly, make sure you are selling the right products according to your target UK markets. Well done, you've made it to the end. Unfortunately, I will not be seeing you in the next video as this is my final video for our YouTube channel. I will however be seeing you in the comments section of our other social media channels. On that note, make sure to join our Facebook and Discord community and interact with me on our YouTube community. Thank you for all the love and support on my videos throughout the previous months of this year. I'll miss you dropshippers and good luck on your journeys as always. Bye for now!