The differences are as follows:

1. User groups

Suppliers and sellers on Alibaba International Station are mainly foreign trade enterprises or factories with export business, and buyers are foreign purchasers;

AliExpress is mainly wholesale and retail, and suppliers can be foreign trade companies or individuals in addition to enterprises, and buyers are mainly small foreign vendors or end consumers.

2. Profit model

International Station mainly charges membership fees to users;

AliExpress users can register for free, and mainly charges commission rate based on transaction amount;

3. Product type

International Station products do not have too many restrictions;

AliExpress products are mainly suitable for products with small volume and high added value, such as jewelry, digital products, computer hardware, mobile phones and accessories, clothing, cosmetics, handicrafts, sports and travel products and other related products;

4. Transportation method

International Station cargo transportation is determined by negotiation between buyers and sellers, and is generally mainly sea transportation;

AliExpress products are relatively small in quantity, and are generally mainly air transportation and international express delivery;

5. Payment method

International Station generally involves large amounts, and users can choose TT or LC offline transactions;

AliExpress can use alipay (i.e. international Alipay) for online transactions.