1688 Seller Detail Scraper – China Wholesale Vendor Data Extractor

Get detailed seller/vendor information from 1688.com (Alibaba China) by vendor ID. Extract shop name, credit scores, delivery & service ratings, features (factory, gold supplier), shop URL, sales volume, and more. Supports bulk vendor lookups and 35+ languages. Built with Apify best practices for reliability and speed.

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Table of Contents

• Features
• Use Cases
• Quick Start
• Input Parameters
• Output Format
• Language Support
• Performance & Limits
• FAQ
• Troubleshooting
• Tags

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Features

• Vendor Lookup by ID – Fetch detailed seller information from 1688.com using vendor IDs.
• Bulk Lookup – Scrape multiple vendor/seller profiles in a single run.
• Credit & Trust Scores – Extract credit level, total feedbacks, and positive feedbacks.
• Performance Ratings – Get delivery score, item score, and service score for each seller.
• Seller Features – Identify factory sellers, gold suppliers, and other certified vendor types.
• Shop Details – Extract shop name, shop URL, shop logo, and years on platform.
• Sales Volume – Get 30-day sales volume, DSR score, trade level, and grade code.
• Multi-Language Support – Get seller names and descriptions in 35+ languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and more.

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Use Cases

Use Case	Description	Key Benefits
Supplier Verification	Verify 1688 supplier credibility before placing orders.	Check credit level, years on platform, and performance scores.
Vendor Comparison	Compare multiple vendors side-by-side for the same product category.	Benchmark delivery, item, and service scores across suppliers.
Supply Chain Due Diligence	Enrich your vendor database with detailed seller profiles.	Automate supplier data collection with factory/gold status flags.
Competitor Monitoring	Track competitor seller profiles and sales volumes over time.	Monitor 30-day sales volume and rating changes.
Dropshipping Research	Evaluate potential 1688 suppliers for dropshipping partnerships.	Identify gold suppliers and factory-direct sellers.
Market Intelligence	Analyze seller distribution and vendor quality across categories.	Score and rank vendors by ratings, credit, and sales data.

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Quick Start

1. Basic – Single Vendor Lookup

{
  "vendorIds": ["abb-b2b-221850414746747d22"]
}

2. Bulk – Multiple Vendors

{
  "vendorIds": [
    "abb-b2b-221850414746747d22",
    "abb-b2b-3288147562505f58",
    "abb-b2b-4450112849372a91"
  ]
}

3. Multi-Language – Chinese Output

{
  "vendorIds": ["abb-b2b-221850414746747d22"],
  "language": "zh-chs"
}

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default	Example
vendorIds	Array of Strings	Yes	One or more 1688 vendor IDs to look up. Find vendor IDs using 1688 Product Search.	-	["abb-b2b-221850414746747d22"]
language	String	No	Language for seller names and descriptions (see Language Support)	"en"	"zh-chs", "ja", "ko"

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Output Format

Seller Result Data Structure

{
  "source": "1688_seller_detail",
  "position": 1,

  "id": "abb-b2b-221850414746747d22",
  "provider_type": "Alibaba1688",

  "name": "天豪电动车厂",
  "display_name": "天豪电动车厂",
  "shop_name": "临沂沂河新区天豪电动车厂",

  "email": "",

  "picture_url": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/...",
  "display_picture_url": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/...",
  "shop_logo": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/...",

  "location": null,

  "credit_level": 4,
  "credit_score": 0,
  "total_feedbacks": 0,
  "positive_feedbacks": 0,

  "delivery_score": 3,
  "item_score": 3.6,
  "service_score": 3.3,

  "is_factory": true,
  "is_gold_supplier": true,
  "features": ["isFactory", "isGold"],

  "user_id": "2218504147467",
  "shop_id": "2542007",
  "years_on_platform": 1,
  "stars": 3.5,
  "shop_url": "https://shop5m7824x522285.1688.com/",
  "vendor_type_image_url": "https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/...",
  "trade_level": 2,
  "encrypted_vendor_id": "BBB9eSevm_FL6Ckft7N4_QCZA",
  "dsr_score": 4.0,
  "sales_volume_30d": 19805,
  "fw_score": 4.68,
  "grade_code": "MEMBER_TRADE_LEVEL_AA",
  "level_ratio": 0.55,

  "featured_values_raw": {
    "userId": "2218504147467",
    "shopId": "2542007",
    "years": "1",
    "stars": "3.5",
    "shopLogo": "https://...",
    "shopUrl": "https://shop5m7824x522285.1688.com/",
    "vendorTypeImageUrl": "https://...",
    "tradeLevel": "2",
    "encrypted_vendor_id": "BBB9eSevm_FL6Ckft7N4_QCZA",
    "dsrScore": "4.0",
    "salesVolume30d": "19805",
    "fwScore": "4.68",
    "gradeCode": "MEMBER_TRADE_LEVEL_AA",
    "levelRatio": "0.55"
  },

  "updated_time": "2026-07-11T08:26:48.311Z",
  "scraped_at": "2026-07-25T12:30:00.000Z"
}

Output Fields Explained

Field	Type	Description
source	String	Source indicator, always 1688_seller_detail
position	Integer	Position of the vendor in the scraper batch (1-based)
id	String	1688 internal vendor ID
provider_type	String	Data provider type (always Alibaba1688)
name	String	Vendor/seller name
display_name	String	Vendor display name
shop_name	String	Full shop/store name on 1688
email	String	Vendor email (if available)
picture_url	String	Vendor profile picture URL
display_picture_url	String	Vendor display picture URL
shop_logo	String	Shop logo image URL
location	Object	Vendor location details (if available)
credit_level	Number	Vendor credit level (1-5+)
credit_score	Number	Vendor credit score
total_feedbacks	Number	Total number of feedbacks received
positive_feedbacks	Number	Number of positive feedbacks
delivery_score	Number	Delivery performance score (1-5)
item_score	Number	Item quality score (1-5)
service_score	Number	Customer service score (1-5)
is_factory	Boolean	Whether the seller is a factory/manufacturer
is_gold_supplier	Boolean	Whether the seller is a gold-certified supplier
features	Array	Raw feature tags (e.g., isFactory, isGold)
user_id	String	Internal 1688 user ID
shop_id	String	Internal 1688 shop ID
years_on_platform	Number	Years the vendor has been on 1688
stars	Number	Vendor star rating
shop_url	String	Direct link to the vendor's 1688 shop
vendor_type_image_url	String	Badge/certification image URL
trade_level	Number	Trade level indicator
encrypted_vendor_id	String	Encrypted vendor identifier
dsr_score	Number	DSR (Detail Seller Rating) score
sales_volume_30d	Number	Sales volume in the last 30 days
fw_score	Number	FW (comprehensive) score
grade_code	String	Vendor grade code (e.g., MEMBER_TRADE_LEVEL_AA)
level_ratio	Number	Vendor level ratio
featured_values_raw	Object	All featured values as raw key-value pairs
updated_time	String	ISO timestamp when the vendor info was last updated
scraped_at	String	ISO timestamp of when the data was extracted

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Language Support

The API supports 35+ languages for seller names and descriptions:

Code	Language	Code	Language
en	English	ja	Japanese
zh-chs	Chinese (Simplified)	ko	Korean
ru	Russian	ar	Arabic
es	Spanish	vi	Vietnamese
de	German	tr	Turkish
pt	Portuguese	th	Thai
fr	French	pl	Polish

And many more: ro, uk, fi, bg, he, hy, ka, az, ky, kk, ms, uz, no, km, ku, el, am, my, cz, khk, sah.

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Performance & Limits

• Bulk Lookups – Scrape hundreds of vendor profiles in a single run.
• Batching – Data is saved in batches of 10 items to prevent loss during unexpected errors.
• Rate Limiting – Built-in 1.5-second delay between vendor requests for optimal throughput.
• Key Rotation – Automatic key rotation and retry logic for smooth, uninterrupted performance.
• Deduplication – Duplicate vendor IDs are automatically removed before processing.

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FAQ

• Q: Where do I find vendor IDs?
  • You can get vendor IDs using our 1688 Product Search actor results. Every product result includes a vendor_id field (e.g., abb-b2b-221850414746747d22).
• Q: Can I look up multiple vendors at once?
  • Yes! Simply add multiple vendor IDs to the vendorIds array. Each one will be queried individually with automatic rate limiting.
• Q: What if a vendor ID is invalid?
  • Invalid vendor IDs will return an error record with details. The scraper will continue processing remaining vendor IDs.
• Q: What does "is_factory" mean?
  • The is_factory flag indicates the seller is a direct manufacturer/factory, meaning you can potentially get lower prices by sourcing directly.
• Q: What is the DSR score?
  • DSR (Detail Seller Rating) is a comprehensive rating based on item quality, delivery speed, and customer service. Higher scores indicate better seller performance.
• Q: What data formats can I export?
  • Apify supports exporting results as JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), XML, HTML, and RSS.

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Troubleshooting

Issue	Cause	Solution
"No vendor IDs provided"	Empty or missing vendorIds array	Enter at least one valid vendor ID in the input
Vendor not found	Invalid or outdated vendor ID	Verify the vendor ID using 1688 Product Search results
API returned error	Unexpected API response or invalid parameters	Check the error message and retry. Verify vendor ID format
Rate limit exceeded	Too many concurrent requests	Wait a few minutes and try again
Partial results	Some vendors failed while others succeeded	Check error records in the output for details on failed lookups

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Why Choose This Actor?

• Detailed 1688.com seller/vendor profiles
• Credit level and trust scores
• Delivery, item, and service performance ratings
• Factory and gold supplier identification
• Shop URL, logo, and years on platform
• 30-day sales volume and DSR scores
• Bulk vendor lookup support
• Multi-language support (35+ languages)
• Downloadable as CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, or HTML

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Tags

1688 scraper, 1688 seller data, 1688 vendor info, alibaba china scraper, china supplier data, 1688 vendor scraper, supplier verification, vendor rating, wholesale supplier data, b2b vendor data, 1688 shop details, apify actor

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Get Started Now

1. Enter one or more Vendor IDs (e.g., abb-b2b-221850414746747d22)
2. Choose the Language (e.g., English)
3. Click Start to run the scraper
4. Export your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format
5. Click "Try for free" to test the actor

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