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Sahl Wednesday,23 Jul 2025

In recent years, everyone has been turning to e-commerce in Saudi Arabia, especially after seeing how the internet has made buying, selling, and even starting businesses easier. But many people ask, "Do I need to have inventory to open an online store?" The answer? Not always. Let us explain in detail.
1. What is meant by inventory in online stores?
Inventory means that you purchase products and store them, whether in a warehouse or a private location, and you are responsible for packaging and shipping them to the customer yourself. This method works for some, but it is expensive and requires capital, and not everyone has the budget or sufficient space.
2. Can you open a store without inventory?
Of course! Today, there are many models for stores that don't rely on inventory, the most popular of which are:
• Dropshipping: You sell the product in your store, and if an order comes in, you order it from the supplier, who ships it directly to the customer.
• Print on Demand: Print your designs on products such as T-shirts or covers when you receive a request, without needing to stock anything in advance.
• Affiliate Marketing: Promote other companies' products and take a percentage of each sale you make, without you ever touching the product.
3. Advantages of Opening an Online Store Without Inventory
• No capital required: You start with minimal costs and focus solely on marketing.
• Less risk: You won't lose anything if the products don't sell, because you never bought them in the first place.
• Save time and effort: The supplier is responsible for storage, packaging, and shipping.
• Flexibility in product testing: You can easily add or remove products without any losses.
4. Challenges You May Face
• Product Quality: Because you don't control the quality yourself, you must choose a reliable supplier.
• Delivery Time: Some suppliers ship from outside the Kingdom, so delivery can take a long time.
• Customer Service: You must be ready to handle customer inquiries, even if the problem comes from the supplier. 5. When do you actually need inventory?
If you have a private product or brand you want to build professionally, you may need to store a quantity and control the quality, packaging, and shipping yourself. However, to start, you can start without inventory and see what suits your market, then decide if you need to expand and establish your own warehouse.
6. Examples of stores that started without inventory
Many entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia started from scratch using dropshipping, and some now have their own brands, warehouses, and shipping companies. The idea is to start simple and see what suits your market.
Opening an online store doesn't necessarily mean you have to stock products and incur large costs. You can start with simple ideas like dropshipping and test the market at minimal costs. The most important thing is to start, learn, and experiment. If you're looking for someone to help you build your online store from scratch, without complications, contact us at "Sahl" and let us begin the journey with you!