ith summer around the corner, the search for seasonal products will be on the rise soon! These products often begin picking up in popularity by May, then skyrocket in the early summer months. The best way to get in on this is by beating your competition to the trend, so you can secure those sales.
We did the research, so you don't have to! We created a list of 9 e-commerce products that pick up in popularity as the summer starts, so you can spend more time building and marketing your dropshipping business and less time discovering popular products. Each of these products is available from one or more of our North American suppliers with DropCommerce! Along with a sample image of each product, the search trend of each product keyword has been included to display the history of the summer uptrend.
The data collected on these products shows that most of them begin to see a pick up in popularity around the start of May, with the demand peaking in early July, so if you want to get in on it before it's too late, act now and start selling these products through DropCommerce.
Hammocks
Relaxing in a hammock is a great way to relax outdoors and enjoy the summer weather. Hammocks are a great seasonal product with various options, from lightweight travel/camping hammocks to beautiful macrame hammocks like this one by Love for Nica.
Data/Trendline
- Significant demand increase in April/May
- Peaks mid to end-June
Mosquito Repellent
Nobody likes itching all over due to countless mosquito bites. Deet-free mosquito repellent like the one featured above allows consumers to enjoy the outdoors without worrying about pesky mosquitos and harmful chemicals!
Data/Trendline
- Very prominent summer trend
- Grows in April
- Skyrockets in May
- Peaks in early July
Can Cooler
This hot new product provides the benefit of a cooler with handheld convenience! A can cooler allows you to keep your drinks cool while on the go. The featured can cooler consists of an insulated sleeve and a top which screws over the can to keep it cold in the hot weather.
Data/Trendline
- Begins in April/May
- Peaks early July
Camping Light
Everybody loves camping during the warm summer months; however, inaccessibility to outlets can make it difficult to see at night. Therefore, battery-powered camping lights are great for increasing visibility at night without the need for an outlet.
Date/Trendline:
- Clear uptick in May each year
- Peak early July
Beach towels
Beach towels are essential in the summer. Everybody loves to cool down in the hot weather at the beach or pool. These towels by EKZO are not only beautifully designed, but they are also extremely compact, allowing for easy packing!
Data/Trendline:
- Rises begins in March/April
- Peaks end of June/early July
- Indicates that it is currently at only about half of the expected demand
Swim Shorts & bikinis
Swim shorts and bikinis are both popular summer products. The trendline comparison shows a significantly higher search rate for bikinis, indicating that it may be easier to market bikinis on your DropCommerce store.
Data/Trendline:
- Moderate increase through April
- Surge begins in May
- Peaks at the end of June
Sunglasses
People love to keep up with the fast-changing fashion trends and protect their eyes from the scorching summer sun, making sunglasses a hot summer commodity. According to the keyword trendline, it may be worth focusing more on men's sunglasses due to the higher interest. However, there is high demand for both men's and women's sunglasses, so make sure not to stray too far from your store niche!
Data/Trendline:
- Steady rise from late March until mid-June
- Peaks at the end of June
Sunhats
Sun hats provide an excellent option to shield your head from the sun while at the beach or during everyday activities. Sun hats have been steadily in demand for a while, and the demand is increasing more as a result of recent fashion trends.
Data/Trendline:
- Begins increasing in March and continues through until June
- Demand peaks at the end of June
Sandals and Flip Flops
Sandals are a fashion essential for the summer. There is a huge variety of popular styles that you can add to your e-commerce store, allowing you to choose styles with high profit margins that fit your niche. Flip flops are also a great option due to their low price point. However, there is a significantly higher demand for sandals over flip-flops.
Data/Trendline:
- Rises through March-May
- Peaks at mid to end-June
Get Started Now!
Summer is quickly approaching, and according to the search term trends, the majority of these items begin rising in popularity in April and May, then start to plateau until mid-June. Therefore, it is essential to act fast and add these in-demand items to your DropCommerce store as soon as possible!
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