Catawiki Search Scraper

What does Catawiki Search Scraper do?

Search Catawiki for public auction lots and collect their titles, photos, auction information and available details into an Apify dataset. With Include public lot details enabled, results also include full descriptions, object specifications, expert estimates, photo dimensions and auction closing times when Catawiki supplies them.

Current availability: Cloud tests on 6 October 2026 were rejected by Catawiki with access-denied responses on direct, standard proxy and residential Netherlands connections. Rich extraction was verified locally, but Cloud extraction is currently unavailable on those tested routes. An access-denied run fails with no dataset results; increasing limits or retries does not resolve that restriction.

Why use it?

• Track watches, art, collectibles and other lots matching your search.
• Compare expert estimates and object specifications without opening every listing.
• Keep full descriptions and photo links for research or cataloguing.
• Schedule repeat searches in Apify, download the results, or connect them through the API and integrations tabs.

Each lot appears once in a run, even if it appears on several pages. Auction information can change after collection; check the original listing before bidding.

The source is Catawiki's own public page data, which also powers its search and lot pages. The Actor discovers the current public page-data version at the start of each run; it does not rely on a saved deployment identifier or third-party copies.

How to scrape Catawiki

1. Open the Input tab and enter your search phrase, such as rolex.
2. Choose the maximum number of lots and search pages.
3. Leave Include public lot details enabled for richer records, or disable it for a faster search-only run.
4. Click Start. Open Output to view the lots and Public lot details tables.
5. Download the dataset or use the API tab to connect it to your workflow.

Input

See the Input tab for the complete configuration.

Input	What it does	Default
query	Required search phrase, 1–100 characters.	None
sortBy	Catawiki order: relevance, ending_soonest, bids_count, newest, price_low, or price_high.	relevance
maxItems	Maximum unique lots across the run, from 1 to 500.	25
maxPages	Maximum search pages, from 1 to 10. Stops earlier at the lot limit or an empty page.	1
includeDetails	Collect each lot's public detail page.	true
proxyConfiguration	Optional Apify Proxy or custom proxy connection, used for search and details.	Direct

A small run with full details:

{
  "query": "rolex",
  "maxItems": 5,
  "maxPages": 1,
  "includeDetails": true
}

A larger search with a different source order and no detail requests:

{
  "query": "vintage comics",
  "sortBy": "ending_soonest",
  "maxItems": 30,
  "maxPages": 2,
  "includeDetails": false
}

Request pacing

These settings control spacing and temporary connection problems. Increasing retries does not grant access to restricted pages.

Input	Range and purpose	Default
requestDelayMs	500–10,000 milliseconds between requests.	750
requestTimeoutMs	5,000–60,000 milliseconds per request.	20,000
maxAttempts	1–3 attempts for temporary connection or server problems. Access denials are not retried.	2

If a requested proxy cannot be configured, the run stops without switching to direct traffic. Proxies do not guarantee access.

What data can it extract?

Fields	Contents
lotId, lotTitle, subtitle, lotUrl	Identity, title, short description and original listing link.
lotDescription, specifications, categoryName	Full description, named object attributes and the lot's category.
imageUrl, thumbnailUrl, originalImageUrl, imageMetadata	Photo links and available dimensions.
expertEstimate	Expert estimate ranges grouped by explicit currency, with the source explanation.
auction, auctionId, biddingStartTime, biddingEndTime	Auction title, identity, status and relevant dates.
reservePriceSet, reservePriceMet, sold, lotOpen, lotClosed	Public auction and reserve-price flags.
favoriteCount, hasFreeShipping, highInterest	Available popularity, shipping and interest information.
currentBidAmount, currentBidText, currency, estimateText, sellerShopName	Included only when explicitly supplied in public search data.
searchQuery, sourcePageUrl, detailSourceUrl, scrapedAt	Search and source links plus collection time.

Missing values are omitted. Expert estimates are not current bids or final sale prices. Reserve-price-set and reserve-price-met are separate facts. The Actor does not infer currency for an unlabeled amount or substitute estimates for bids.

Output

The dataset contains real lots only. Errors, test records and diagnostic rows are not added as results. The overview exposes descriptions, specifications, estimates and auctions; nested data stays available in JSON.

You can download the dataset in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel.

Example lot

This example comes from a real direct run on 6 October 2026. It shows selected fields; specifications and photo arrays are shortened for readability. The full description is retained. Listings and estimates can change.

{
  "lotId": "107210434",
  "lotTitle": "Rolex - Day-Date - No reserve price - 18038 - Men - 1990-1999",
  "subtitle": "Automatic - Gold",
  "lotUrl": "https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/107210434-rolex-day-date-no-reserve-price-18038-men-1990-1999",
  "categoryName": "Rolex Watches",
  "lotDescription": "Exclusive Rolex Day-Date President. 18038 edition. Gold.\nLike New, serviced Official Serviced\n\nBrand Rolex\nModel Day-Date President. Gold and Diamond edition\nRef. 18038\nMovement Automatic\nCase material Gold \nBracelet material Leather and Gold\nCondition New\nGender Men's watch\nLocation Barcelona\n\nMaterial: 18 kt Gold\nWeight: 66.7 gr.\n\nMeasures:\nCase diameter 36.5 mm\n\nDial Gold\nBRACELET/STRAP fits 18 to 23 cm wrist\nBracelet material Genuine Leather\nBracelet color Black\nClasp color Gold\nBezel Gold\n\nInclude original Rolex box.\n\nExtras included:\nRolex Booklets: “Your Rolex Oyster”, and \"Factory Service\"\nRolex calendar\nRolex tag\n3-year warranty covering servicing and maintenance.\n\nYou can choose the engravings you want for your chosen piece of jewellery for free.\nOriginal Rolex box. Please note that the box may be from a different period due to replacement over time, which is common for Rolex watches that have been serviced or handled over the years.\nDocument for our own Guarantee.\n\nMint condition.\nShipping by registered post with insurance.\n#summerdealsjune_lux",
  "specifications": [
    {
      "name": "Brand",
      "value": "Rolex"
    },
    {
      "name": "Gender",
      "value": "Men"
    },
    {
      "name": "Model",
      "value": "Day-Date"
    }
  ],
  "imageMetadata": [
    {
      "url": "https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2026/9/27/a/2/3/a2364ab1-2989-4a02-a657-b27d40ae0999.jpg",
      "thumbnailUrl": "https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2026/9/27/a/2/3/thumb5_a2364ab1-2989-4a02-a657-b27d40ae0999.jpg",
      "width": 700,
      "height": 479
    }
  ],
  "expertEstimate": {
    "type": "expert",
    "minimumByCurrency": {
      "EUR": 11500
    },
    "maximumByCurrency": {
      "EUR": 13000
    },
    "explanation": "Our expert provides this estimate to guide you when you’re bidding. It’s based on expected demand and the unique characteristics of the object, like quality, rarity, or ownership history. We can’t guarantee the object will sell, resell or be appraised for this amount."
  },
  "auction": {
    "id": "1296133",
    "title": "Rolex Watches Auction · No Reserve",
    "url": "https://www.catawiki.com/en/a/1296133-rolex-watches-auction-no-reserve",
    "status": "open_now",
    "startsAt": "2026-10-02T10:00:00.000Z",
    "closesAt": "2026-10-11T18:00:00.000Z",
    "lotCount": 45
  },
  "reservePriceSet": false,
  "favoriteCount": 115,
  "biddingEndTime": "2026-10-11T18:44:45.000Z",
  "detailSourceUrl": "https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/107210434-rolex-day-date-no-reserve-price-18038-men-1990-1999",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-06T06:34:50.017Z"
}

Complete and limited runs

When all requested work finishes, the run succeeds and the named OUTPUT summary has partial: false. If a later page, detail request or save fails after valid lots were stored, those lots remain available, the run succeeds with partial: true, and OUTPUT.error explains the limitation. An unavailable detail retains the original search lot; other details continue, except when an access denial requires stopping requests.

If no usable lots can be saved, the run fails and the dataset remains empty. Check the run log and OUTPUT for the reason. Search and detail pages must match the requested query, page and lot identity; unrelated page content is excluded.

The summary reports stored lots, search pages, requests, detail attempts, successful and failed enrichments, and details not attempted. A small dataset can reflect your limits, available results or a reported partial run.

How much does it cost?

Check the current price on Apify before starting. Results are charged according to the displayed pricing; platform usage and your selected proxy can add costs. More lots, pages, retries and detail requests increase work. Start with five lots and review the run's usage before scheduling larger searches.

Tips, support and responsible use

Keep details enabled when descriptions and specifications matter. For broad monitoring, start with search-only results, then run smaller searches with details. Ordering follows Catawiki across the pages read; the Actor does not perform an additional global price sort.

If results are fewer than expected, review the summary and limits. Report problems through the Issues tab with a run ID and search phrase. Source changes, unavailable lots, access restrictions and genuine empty searches can affect results.

This Actor reads public pages and does not access private accounts, place bids or solve access challenges. Respect Catawiki's terms, rate limits and applicable law. Avoid collecting personal data without a legitimate reason. This Actor is not affiliated with Catawiki.