What is Pinduoduo and how to get started

Pinduoduo, also known as 拼多多, which translates to “together, more savings, more fun,” revealing the platform’s unique selling point—group shopping for discounted prices, is now China’s new e-commerce leader.

About Pinduoduo

Founded in 2015, Pinduoduo is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world and was listed on the Nasdaq in 2018. It offers various products, from daily groceries to home appliances.

Pinduoduo’s annual active buyers reached 849.9 million in 2021 and are now essential for retailers and brands looking to do business in the Chinese market.

How To Get Started On Pinduoduo

Buyers

Buyers

Download the Pinduoduo app and sign up with a mobile number or social login.

Sellers You can open a store for free on the Pinduoduo Seller app with a phone number and a verified ID card.

Cost To Sell On Pinduoduo

There is no commission for sales on Pinduoduo. The only fee for selling on Pinduoduo is a refundable security deposit, which is different for different types of stores.

Pinduoduo has two types of stores: individual stores and enterprise stores.

Individuals need a deposit of 2,000 yuan to open a store, while businesses need a deposit of 1,000 yuan. If you want to close your store anytime, you can get the deposit refunded.

Do not have a Chinese entity, Chinese phone number or Chinese ID? We can help!

If you do not have a Chinese entity, Chinese ID, or Chinese phone number, which is essential to get started on Pinduoduo, 21YunBox is here to help.

We can provide the necessary supporting documents to use Pinduoduo and walk you through the process. Meanwhile, we will also bring your company, product, and service into full compliance with Chinese law.