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Use the Demand Board to Find What to Stock

The best product to stock is one that people are already asking for. The demand board shows exactly that.

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By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-27Updated 2026-10-272 min read
On this page01. What it shows02. How to use it03. Filter noise04. Pair it with Explore05. Turning searches into stock decisions06. Signals to ignore07. Combine the board with your own sales08. Share insight with your sourcing09. A typical scenario10. Common mistakes11. Quick checklist12. Frequently asked questions
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Quick answer

View what shoppers searched for and could not find, then stock and list those items. Check weekly and act on the repeat requests.

Key takeaways

  • Demand data points to gaps.
  • Repeated requests are strongest.
  • List only what you can supply.

01What it shows

Searches that returned no product, so you see unmet demand.

02How to use it

  1. Open the demand board weekly.
  2. Note repeated searches.
  3. Check whether you can source the item.
  4. List it with clear specs.

03Filter noise

Ignore one-off odd searches. Focus on patterns.

04Pair it with Explore

Browse the Explore page by category to see what customers want and list items with one tap.

05Turning searches into stock decisions

  1. Write down the products searched most often and not found.
  2. Check whether you can source each at a sensible landed cost.
  3. Estimate how many units you could sell in a month.
  4. Buy a small first batch, not a full pallet.
  5. List it with excellent specs and photos.
  6. Review after thirty days and decide whether to reorder.

06Signals to ignore

A single unusual search is not demand. Brand-new models with no stock in the country are risky. Products that need special licences or certifications you do not hold are not for you. Focus on repeat searches for products you can source reliably.

07Combine the board with your own sales

Compare what the board shows with what your shop sells. Gaps appear: items you rarely stock that shoppers often search for, or items you stock heavily that nobody asks about. Rebalance gradually. A good rule is to give new products a small trial order before committing to bulk.

08Share insight with your sourcing

If a product is in demand but hard to source, talk to your distributor. Distributors value suppliers who bring them real demand data, and may offer better terms or earlier access to new stock.

09A typical scenario

A vendor notices repeated searches for a particular PoE injector, sources a batch and lists it the same week.

Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.

10Common mistakes

  • Chasing every odd request.
  • Listing without stock.
  • Never checking.

11Quick checklist

  1. Check weekly.
  2. Pick repeat searches.
  3. Source and list.

12Frequently asked questions

Is the demand board free?

It is part of the vendor account.

Can I see customer names?

No. Customer details stay private.

How often does it update?

Check your dashboard.

Can I request a product?

You can submit new products for review.

This guide describes how supplying through Qyvea works at the time of writing. The Vendor Terms and the Sell on Qyvea page are the final word on fees, returns and payment. Examples marked illustrative are not real vendors or earnings.

Why suppliers choose Qyvea

Free to joinCreating a vendor account costs nothing. Sponsorship is optional and paid from a wallet you top up.
Instant order alertsRequests reach your dashboard and email the moment they open, with a countdown to send your price.
Customers stay privateQyvea handles the customer, delivery and payment. You only deal with us.
Paid your wayM-Pesa phone, Till, Paybill or bank, with a statement of every order.

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