Where can you sell handmade products?

If you’re a crafter creating items like wool socks, knits, jewelry, bags, clothing, home decor, digital products, or anything that reflects your personal touch, it’s important to know the best places to sell them.

Online shops

KANIVA

Our platform is a perfect marketplace exclusively for selling handmade products within the EU. You can choose specific countries or the entire region as your market. KANIVA offers a user-friendly Finnish-language platform, allowing you to list your products, manage sales, and communicate easily with customers. We focus on handmade, self-produced, and eco-friendly products, setting us apart as a unique option.

• Selling fees: KANIVA charges a 6% commission on sold items if you have a business ID, and 12% if you don’t. A risk-free selling experience without hidden costs.
• Payment processing fees: Stripe / Stripe Express processes card payments at a rate of 1.5% + €0.25.
• Payment routing: Profits are deposited directly into your bank account.

Etsy

Etsy is a well-known international marketplace for artisans and is an excellent option if you want to sell your products globally.

Selling fees:

• Listing fee: About €0.18 (+VAT) per product, charged when you list the product for sale. The listing is valid for 4 months, after which the fee renews.
• Selling percentage: Etsy charges 6.5% of the sale price for each sale.
• Payment service fees: These vary but can be around 3% + €0.23 (+VAT) for each sale.

eBay and Amazon

Broad marketplaces like eBay and Amazon provide an opportunity to showcase your products to a wide variety of customers. These platforms are known for their extensive selection and can offer you significant visibility. On eBay, you can sell products through auctions or at fixed prices, giving you flexibility in your selling strategy. Amazon, on the other hand, is one of the largest online retailers in the world, and its Prime membership attracts more customers to your products. Both platforms also offer extensive logistics and customer service solutions, making the sales process easier and allowing you to focus on product creation and marketing.

eBay has the following selling costs:

• Listing fee: A free number of listings per month, after which it is about €0.28 (+VAT) per listing.
• Selling percentage: eBay usually charges 10-15% of the sale price, depending on the product category.
• Payment service fees: These can vary, but they are generally around 2-4%.

Amazon has different selling costs depending on the selling method:

• Base fee: If you use an individual account, you pay €0.91 (+VAT) per sold product. For a professional account, the monthly fee is €36.92 (+VAT).
• Selling percentage: Amazon charges 15% of the sale price in most categories, but this can vary, with a maximum of 45%.
• Additional fees: In some cases, there may also be storage fees if your products are in Amazon’s warehouse.

Shopify

Shopify is a popular e-commerce platform that allows you to create your own branded online store. It is user-friendly and offers a wide range of payment options as well as integration with various sales channels.

Shopify offers different pricing plans:

• Base fee: Depending on the features of the online store, it ranges from €32 to €384 per month, with the most affordable option including a basic level website and sales platform.
• Transaction fees: If you use external payment services, Shopify charges a 2% transaction fee. If you use the Shopify Payments service, the fees are lower.

Local markets

Craft fairs: Participating in fairs can bring visibility to your products.
Store collaborations: Many shops are looking for artisans to add to their product selection.
Markets and pop-up events: Opportunities to meet customers in person.

Buy handmade products

If you don’t make products yourself, you can always buy them from other artisans. Purchasing handmade products is not only a way to find unique and high-quality items, but it is also an important step towards more sustainable and eco-friendly consumption. Buying handmade products can promote sustainability and support small businesses.

Sustainable development

• Use of local materials: Many artisans use locally sourced materials, which reduces transportation costs and emissions.

• Eco-friendly materials: Artisans may prefer ecological, recycled, or organic materials that are less harmful to the environment.

• Less mass production: Handmade products are often made in small batches or as one-of-a-kind items, reducing industrial production and its associated environmental impact.

Eco-friendliness

• Sustainable consumption: By buying handmade products, you support a more sustainable consumption model that values quality and durability over quick choices.

• Smaller carbon footprints: The manufacturing process of handmade products is often less energy-intensive than that of industrially produced goods, leading to smaller carbon footprints.

• Protecting biodiversity: Many artisans are committed to using sustainable practices that support biodiversity and environmental conservation.

Supporting small businesses

• Economic support: By purchasing handmade products, you directly support local small businesses, helping them thrive in their communities.

• Supporting employment: Small businesses create jobs and provide opportunities for others, promoting economic development in the area.

• Preserving cultural heritage: Handmade products can represent local culture and traditions, and by buying them, you help preserve and promote these traditions.