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How to select in-demand products for Shopee Southeast Asia in 2026?

Jayson 08 Jan 2026 12:20ENCopy link & title

In 2026, Shopee's product selection across its various sites needs to be proactively planned, taking into account regional economic trends, changes in consumer habits, platform policies, and supply chain advantages.

The following are product selection strategy suggestions and general methodologies for major sites:

 
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I. General Product Selection Guidance


(1) Focus on Platform Data and Trends
  • Utilize Shopee's official tools (such as market insights and trending keyword analysis) and third-party data analysis tools (such as EchoTik and ZhiXia) to track rising product categories.
  • Refer to the platform's annual promotional trends (such as Double 11, Double 12, and Brand Flash Sales) for top-selling product categories.

(2) Supply Chain Adaptability
  • Prioritize lightweight, small-sized, low-return-rate, and high-value-added products to control logistics costs.
  • Pay attention to the dynamics of local industrial clusters and combine them with logistics advantages for product selection.

(3) Compliance and Localization
  • Pay attention to product certifications in the target market (such as Philippine FDA certification and Thai TISI certification), religious customs, and seasonal demands.
  • Optimize localized content: multilingual product detail pages, local payment methods, and packaging designs adapted to holidays.
 
How to select in-demand products for Shopee Southeast Asia in 2026?
 

II. Key Product Selection Strategies for Each Site


(1) Southeast Asia Core Sites

Indonesia/Thailand/Vietnam (Large Demographic Dividend, Many Young Users)

Potential Categories:
  • Beauty & Personal Care: Affordable makeup, skincare (Halal certification preferred), men's grooming products.
  • Fashion & Apparel: Muslim clothing (Indonesia), fast fashion women's wear, sportswear.
  • Home & Electronics: Small appliances (portable fans, mini ovens), smart home devices (low-cost security cameras).
  • Maternal & Infant Products: High-value toys, children's clothing, maternal and infant products (such as breast pumps, diapers).

Trend Alerts:
  • Strong demand for gifts during festivals such as Ramadan in Indonesia (March 2026) and Loy Krathong in Thailand.
  • Focus on opportunities for collaboration with local brands (such as co-branding with local influencers).

Philippines/Malaysia (Middle-Class Consumption Upgrade)

Potential Categories:
  • Health & Wellness: Vitamins, health equipment (massage devices), organic food.
  • Outdoor & Automotive Supplies: Camping equipment, car accessories (seat covers, phone holders). Digital Accessories: Custom phone cases, Bluetooth headsets, gaming peripherals.

Trend Tips:
  • The Philippines favors bright colors, while Malaysia emphasizes products compliant with Islamic regulations.
  • Cross-border sellers may consider overseas warehousing (e.g., high-priced 3C products).

(2). Mature Market Sites

Taiwan/Singapore (High purchasing power, mature logistics)

Potential Categories:
  • High-quality household goods: Japanese-style home goods, eco-friendly products.
  • Digital appliances: High-end cross-border electronic products (e.g., drones, projectors).
  • Pet economy: Smart feeders, pet clothing.

Trend Tips:
  • Taiwan prefers Japanese and Korean styles, while Singapore emphasizes product quality and after-sales service.
 
How to select in-demand products for Shopee Southeast Asia in 2026?
 

Ⅲ Conclusion:


In 2026, Shopee's product selection needs refined operation, combining regional characteristics and global trends, prioritizing categories with supply chain advantages and controllable compliance thresholds, while maintaining flexible product testing capabilities and timely strategy adjustments.

In addition to preparing in-demand products in advance, sellers in 2026 can also leverage ERP tools to better manage their businesses, such as BigSeller.

(1). There are two ways to scrape. You could either collect product info by using the BigSeller Scrape Extension or copy the product links.

How to select in-demand products for Shopee Southeast Asia in 2026?


(2). Or use 1688 sourcing feature to find out the high quality products and suppliers

How to select in-demand products for Shopee Southeast Asia in 2026?

 
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BigSeller-Blog Senior Writer: Jayson
Sir Jayson has worked in well-known e-commerce companies such as Shopee and TikTok Shop, helping hundreds of sellers to deepen their e-commerce industry, expand their business, and eventually become high-quality sellers.