Merkandi
UK-registered wholesale platform for surplus, clearance and liquidation stock
At a glance
| Company | Merkandi Ltd |
|---|---|
| Category | Wholesale Marketplaces |
| Headquarters | Rotherham, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (UK) |
| Data Location | Not stated; personal data may go to Google LLC in the United States for e-mail services (privacy policy) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Wholesale offers by category, liquidation stock, clothing, electronics, food and beverage, home and garden, buyer and seller sections, bank transfer payment |
| Pricing | The homepage says no intermediaries or commissions. Offers show per-piece prices excluding VAT and minimum purchases. |
| Best For | Resellers who buy by the lot and accept surplus rather than curated brands |
| Replaces | Faire |
Review in detail
Merkandi lists 268,000 active offers from 150 countries on its homepage and promises up to 80% below original price. The footer names Merkandi Ltd, Enterprise Court, Farfield Park, Manvers, Rotherham S63 5DB, company number 09582404.
The terms say Merkandi Ltd owns the trademark and the trading platform, and that UK law applies. We read these pages on 4 November 2026.
What is Merkandi?
Merkandi is a marketplace for lots rather than curated brand shops. Offers include clearance stock, company liquidation stock and returns, with minimum purchases such as 1000 units on one example listing.
This is a different business from Faire, which sells new product from vetted independent brands.
Who is the contracting party?
Merkandi Ltd, registered in England, with UK VAT number GB 254632212. The London Magistrates Courts are named as the venue for disputes.
The privacy text lists transfers outside the EEA, including Google LLC in Mountain View for e-mail.
Where does it fit?
It fits resellers of liquidation stock and discounters. It does not fit a gift shop that wants brand storytelling, reviews of brands or net payment terms.
Points against
Stock is surplus and varies, with large minimum quantities. Data may leave the EEA. The footer and terms give different unit numbers for the same Rotherham address.
Best suited to users of Merkandi
Discount retailers and resellers buying clearance lots in volume.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- UK company number published
- No commissions claimed on homepage
- Very large offer count
- Category list including liquidation stock
- Per-piece prices on listings
Cons
- Surplus rather than curated brands
- Large minimum quantities
- Personal data may go to US providers
- Unit number differs between footer and terms
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Company number published for the UK operator
- No commissions claimed on the homepage
- Offer count of 268,000 on the homepage
- Liquidation stock is a dedicated category
- Per-piece prices on every listing
Cons
- Stock is surplus, not curated brands
- Minimum quantities can be large
- Personal data may reach providers in the United States
- Footer and terms disagree on the unit number
Alternatives to Merkandi
Alternatives from Europe in the wholesale marketplaces group:
See all European wholesale marketplaces or compare them directly against Faire on our alternatives page.
Common questions
The homepage says no intermediaries or commissions. Fee details for sellers were not read.
Merkandi Ltd is registered in the UK, Rotherham, company number 09582404.
Only partly. It sells surplus and liquidation stock in lots, not curated independent brands.