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Harvey Norman Product Scraper: Extract Multi-Country Electronics & Home Goods Data

Introduction

Harvey Norman operates as one of the largest multinational retailers specializing in electronics, computers, furniture, and home appliances across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. With a presence in eight countries and hundreds of stores, Harvey Norman's e-commerce platforms contain extensive product catalogs with detailed specifications, pricing, customer reviews, and promotional offers.

For businesses engaged in competitive pricing analysis, market research, inventory planning, or affiliate marketing in the electronics and home goods sectors, accessing structured product data from Harvey Norman's multi-country platforms is valuable. However, manually collecting product information across different regional websites is extremely inefficient when conducting large-scale competitive analysis or monitoring price changes across markets.

The Harvey Norman Product Scraper automates data extraction across all eight Harvey Norman country websites, enabling systematic collection of product catalogs, pricing data, customer ratings, and promotional information that supports informed business decisions in retail electronics and home goods markets.

Scraper Overview

The Harvey Norman Product Scraper is a multi-country data extraction tool designed to collect comprehensive product information from Harvey Norman's e-commerce platforms across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Slovenia, and Croatia. The scraper uses advanced web automation to navigate product listings and extract detailed product data efficiently across different regional domains.

Key capabilities include residential proxy support for reliable international access, configurable retry mechanisms for network stability, flexible sorting options (by price, name, ratings), and pagination controls for managing large product catalogs. The tool is particularly valuable for e-commerce analysts, pricing strategists, competitive intelligence teams, affiliate marketers, and retailers who need structured product data from Harvey Norman's multi-market presence.

The scraper handles various search parameters including keyword-based queries, country-specific targeting, multiple sorting criteria (price, name, ratings), and page-level controls for systematic catalog extraction. Users can customize extraction parameters to focus on specific product categories, price ranges, or geographic markets relevant to their competitive analysis objectives.

Input and Output Details

Example url 1: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=cam&dir=DESC&order=rating_review

Example url 2: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/mobile-phones-wearables/google-pixel/pixel-10-pro

Example url 3: https://www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=iphone&p=2

Example Screenshot of product information page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts JSON configuration controlling data extraction across Harvey Norman's country platforms.

Scrape with URLs:

{
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "AU"
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=laptop&dir=ASC&order=price",
    "https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/catalogsearch/result/?q=television&dir=DESC&order=rating_review",
    "https://www.harveynorman.com.sg/catalogsearch/result/?q=refrigerator&dir=DESC&order=price"
  ]
}

The urls parameter: Add product search page URLs from any Harvey Norman country domain. Paste URLs individually or use Bulk edit for prepared lists. Ideal when targeting specific search results or product categories.

The ignore_url_failures parameter: When true, scraping continues even if some URLs fail after maximum retries, ensuring one problematic URL doesn't halt your multi-country extraction.

Providing URLs disables all "Scrape with search filters" options—only specified URLs will be scraped.

Scrape with Search Filters:

{
  "country_code": "au",
  "keyword": "laptop",
  "sort_by": "price-ASC",
  "page": 1,
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "max_retries_per_url": 2,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "AU"
  }
}

The country_code parameter: Select target country:

• "au" - Australia (harveynorman.com.au)
• "nz" - New Zealand (harveynorman.co.nz)
• "sg" - Singapore (harveynorman.com.sg)
• "my" - Malaysia (harveynorman.com.my)
• "ie" - Ireland (harveynorman.ie)
• "uk" - United Kingdom (harveynorman.co.uk)
• "si" - Slovenia (harveynorman.si)
• "hr" - Croatia (harveynorman.hr)

The keyword parameter: Enter search terms for products (e.g., "laptop", "television", "washing machine", "camera", "sofa").

The sort_by parameter: Sort results by:

• "" - Relevance (default)
• "name-ASC" - Name (A-Z)
• "name-DESC" - Name (Z-A)
• "price-ASC" - Price (low to high)
• "price-DESC" - Price (high to low)
• "rating_review-DESC" - Rating (high to low)

The page parameter: Specify starting page number for scraping.

When using search filters, leave the urls field empty.

General Options:

The max_items_per_url parameter: Limit items per URL or search. Default is 20.

The max_retries_per_url parameter: Maximum retry attempts per URL if bot detection occurs or page fails. Default is 2.

The proxy parameter: Essential for maintaining anonymity across international Harvey Norman domains. Use country-matched proxies for optimal access.

Output Format

The scraper returns structured product data with these fields:

• ID: Unique product identifier in Harvey Norman's system. Essential for tracking products across time, detecting duplicates, and database management.

• UID: Universal identifier for cross-referencing. Useful for linking products across different country platforms or internal systems.

• Hide Price: Boolean indicating if price display is restricted. Identifies products requiring quote requests or special pricing arrangements.

• Meta Description: SEO meta description from product page. Provides search engine optimized product summaries, useful for understanding product positioning.

• Meta Keyword: SEO keywords associated with product. Reveals Harvey Norman's product categorization and search optimization strategy.

• Meta Title: SEO title tag for product page. Shows how products are titled for search engines, useful for competitive SEO analysis.

• Name: Official product name. Primary identifier for product recognition, catalog matching, and customer communication.

• SKU: Stock Keeping Unit identifier. Critical for inventory tracking, supplier coordination, and cross-referencing with other systems.

• URL Key: URL slug for product page. Enables direct product page access and link building for affiliate programs.

• URL Suffix: URL ending extension (typically .html). Technical detail for constructing complete product URLs.

• Call To Action URL: Link for primary product action. Identifies special landing pages, promotional links, or external product pages.

• Call To Action: Text of primary action button. Reveals marketing messaging and purchase prompts used by Harvey Norman.

• Image: Main product image URL. Essential for visual product identification, catalog building, and enriched product displays.

• Promotion Data: Current promotional offers and discounts. Critical for competitive pricing analysis, identifying sales periods, and tracking promotional strategies.

• Ratings: Customer rating score and review count. Key metric for product quality assessment, competitive benchmarking, and inventory decisions.

• Short Description: Brief product description. Provides quick product overview for catalog listings and comparison tables.

• Small Image: Thumbnail image URL. Useful for compact product displays and list views in analysis tools.

• Atlas Starting From Text: Pricing disclaimer or starting price text. Indicates variable pricing, configurations, or bundling options.

• Offers: Special offers and deals associated with product. Details financing options, bundle deals, or limited-time promotions.

• Price Range: Product price information including minimum and maximum. Fundamental for competitive pricing analysis, market positioning, and price tracking over time.

Each field supports competitive analysis, price monitoring, affiliate marketing, inventory planning, and market intelligence gathering across Harvey Norman's international markets.

Example Output:

[
  {
  "id": 444247,
  "uid": "NDQ0MjQ3",
  "hide_price": 0,
  "meta_description": null,
  "meta_keyword": null,
  "meta_title": "Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Camera",
  "name": "Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Camera",
  "sku": "FB1001-100AUS",
  "url_key": "arlo-pro-3-wireless-floodlight-camera",
  "url_suffix": ".html",
  "call_to_action_url": null,
  "call_to_action": {
    "primary": {
      "code": "add_to_cart",
      "label": "Add to cart",
      "description": "Add to cart",
      "style": "success",
      "action": "add_to_cart",
      "url": ""
    },
    "secondary": {
      "code": "find_in_store",
      "label": "Find in store",
      "description": "Find in store",
      "style": null,
      "action": "find_in_store",
      "url": null
    }
  },
  "image": {
    "disabled": null,
    "label": "Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Camera",
    "position": null,
    "url": "https://hnau.imgix.net/media/catalog/product/p/r/pro3_floodight_camera_fb1001_hero_45left_transparent.jpg",
    "__typename": "ProductImage"
  },
  "promotion_data": null,
  "ratings": {
    "average": 4.6,
    "count": 18
  },
  "short_description": {
    "html": "<p>Use the Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Camera to illuminate your home’s outdoor areas and make it easy to monitor your property’s perimeter even at night. Featuring support for multiple powering options*, including rechargeable battery (included), solar panel, or outdoor PA cable, it also has the flexibility to take advantage of different power sources.</p>"
  },
  "small_image": {
    "disabled": null,
    "label": "Arlo Pro 3 Wireless Floodlight Camera",
    "position": null,
    "url": "https://hnau.imgix.net/media/catalog/product/p/r/pro3_floodight_camera_fb1001_hero_45left_transparent.jpg",
    "__typename": "ProductImage"
  },
  "atlas_starting_from_text": null,
  "offers": {
    "bonus": null,
    "cashback": null,
    "standout": null
  },
  "price_range": {
    "minimum_price": {
      "final_price": {
        "currency": "AUD",
        "value": 268,
        "__typename": "Money"
      },
      "__typename": "ProductPrice"
    },
    "__typename": "PriceRange"
  },
  "from_url": "https://www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=cam&order=name&dir=ASC&p=2"
}
]

Usage Guide

Option 1: Scraping with URLs

Navigate to your target Harvey Norman country site, perform product searches using their filters (category, price range, features), then copy resulting URLs into the urls array. This method is ideal when you've identified specific product segments or search results to monitor.

Best practices:

• Test URLs from each country domain individually before batch processing
• Monitor for blocked requests when switching between geographic regions
• Use country-specific proxies matching the domain being scraped (AU proxies for .com.au)
• Keep backup lists as product URLs may change during site updates

Troubleshooting:

• Adjust proxy settings if encountering regional access restrictions
• Verify URL format matches current Harvey Norman site structure
• Check for country-specific URL parameters that may vary

Option 2: Scraping with Search Filters

Setting Up Multi-Country Product Searches

Use search filters for systematic product catalog extraction across different Harvey Norman markets.

Step 1: Select Target Country

Choose your market using country_code:

• Australia ("au"): Largest Harvey Norman market, extensive catalog
• New Zealand ("nz"): Similar products to AU with NZD pricing
• Singapore ("sg"): Asian market focus with regional products
• Malaysia ("my"): Malaysian market with localized offerings
• Ireland ("ie"): European pricing and product selection
• United Kingdom ("uk"): UK market with GBP pricing
• Slovenia ("si"): Central European market
• Croatia ("hr"): Balkan region market

Step 2: Define Product Keywords

Enter keyword for product categories:

• Electronics: "laptop", "television", "camera", "tablet", "smartphone"
• Home Appliances: "refrigerator", "washing machine", "dishwasher", "microwave"
• Computing: "desktop computer", "monitor", "printer", "router"
• Furniture: "sofa", "bed", "dining table", "office chair"
• Audio: "headphones", "speakers", "soundbar", "home theatre"

Step 3: Configure Sorting

Use sort_by to organize results:

• "price-ASC": Find lowest-priced products first (ideal for competitive pricing)
• "price-DESC": Identify premium products and price ceilings
• "rating_review-DESC": Focus on highest-rated products for quality benchmarking
• "name-ASC" / "name-DESC": Alphabetical sorting for systematic catalog review

Step 4: Set Pagination

Use page parameter to control extraction range:

• Start at page 1 for complete catalog coverage
• Resume from specific pages for interrupted scrapes
• Combine with max_items_per_url for controlled extraction batches

Best Practices for Filter-Based Scraping

Country-Specific Strategies:

• Research popular product categories in each market before scraping
• Account for regional product availability differences
• Use appropriate proxies matching target country for better access
• Consider currency differences when analyzing pricing data

Keyword Strategy:

• Use product category terms rather than specific model numbers for broader coverage
• Test keywords on actual Harvey Norman sites to verify result counts
• Combine generic terms (e.g., "laptop") with specific brands (e.g., "dell laptop")
• Monitor seasonal product availability that may affect keyword results

Sorting for Different Objectives:

• Price Monitoring: Use price-ASC or price-DESC to track pricing ranges
• Quality Analysis: Use rating_review-DESC to identify top-performing products
• Catalog Documentation: Use name-ASC for systematic alphabetical coverage
• Competitive Analysis: Rotate between sorting methods for comprehensive insights

Systematic Multi-Market Coverage:

1. Validate approach with single country before scaling
2. Create extraction schedule respecting rate limits per domain
3. Track extraction progress country-by-country
4. Store results with country and timestamp identifiers
5. Compare pricing and product availability across markets

Data Validation and Quality Control

After extraction, verify:

• Product prices match selected country's currency
• Images and URLs are accessible and valid
• Ratings data is complete where expected
• Promotional information is current
• SKUs are unique within datasets
• Product names match expected categories

Common Issue Resolution

Country Domain Access:

• Use country-matched proxies for optimal access rates
• Verify country_code selection matches intended market
• Check for temporary regional site maintenance
• Adjust retry settings for markets with slower response times

Keyword Search Issues:

• Test keywords directly on Harvey Norman site before scraping
• Try broader terms if specific searches return empty results
• Verify spelling and use product category terminology
• Consider brand-specific keywords for targeted extraction

Sorting and Pagination:

• Track page numbers to ensure complete coverage without gaps
• Adjust max_items_per_url based on total product counts
• Handle end-of-results gracefully when pages exhausted
• Use consistent sorting across scraping sessions for repeatability

Advanced Multi-Country Techniques

Cross-Market Price Comparison:

• Scrape same product keywords across multiple countries
• Normalize pricing to common currency for comparison
• Identify arbitrage opportunities or market pricing disparities
• Track price convergence or divergence trends over time

Product Availability Analysis:

• Compare product catalogs across different regional markets
• Identify country-specific products or exclusives
• Track product launch timing differences between regions
• Analyze inventory depth by counting product variations

Competitive Intelligence:

• Monitor promotional strategies across different markets
• Track rating patterns to identify regional product preferences
• Compare product positioning between Harvey Norman regions
• Identify expansion opportunities based on product gaps

Proxy Configuration Best Practices

Country-Matching Strategy:

• Use Australian proxies for harveynorman.com.au
• Use Singapore proxies for harveynorman.com.sg
• Use UK proxies for harveynorman.co.uk
• Match proxy country to target domain when possible

Residential Proxy Advantages:

• Higher success rates with e-commerce platforms
• Better detection avoidance across international domains
• More reliable for large-scale catalog extraction
• Essential for sustained multi-country scraping operations

Benefits and Applications

The Harvey Norman Product Scraper delivers significant efficiency gains for multi-market retail intelligence. Manual product data collection across eight countries would require days or weeks—automated extraction reduces this to hours while ensuring data consistency and completeness.

Primary Applications:

Competitive Pricing Analysis: Monitor competitor pricing across multiple markets, track promotional strategies and discount patterns, identify pricing anomalies or opportunities, and maintain current competitive price databases.

Market Research: Analyze product availability across different regions, compare catalog depth and product variety by country, identify market-specific product preferences through ratings, and assess Harvey Norman's market positioning internationally.

Affiliate Marketing: Build comprehensive product databases for affiliate content, track promotional offers for timely marketing campaigns, identify high-rated products for recommendations, and maintain current product links and images.

Inventory Planning: Monitor competitor stock levels and product availability, identify trending products through ratings and reviews, track product lifecycle stages across markets, and optimize your own inventory based on competitive intelligence.

Price Monitoring: Track price changes over time for specific products, identify seasonal pricing patterns, monitor promotional calendars across countries, and alert on significant price movements or competitive threats.

The scraper provides competitive advantages through:

• Single tool accessing eight country-specific Harvey Norman platforms
• Comprehensive product data including pricing, ratings, and promotions
• Flexible sorting options for targeted competitive analysis
• Scalable extraction supporting both single-product focus and full catalog coverage
• Structured output enabling immediate integration with BI tools and databases

Conclusion

The Harvey Norman Product Scraper transforms manual retail intelligence gathering across eight international markets into efficient automated data collection. By providing structured access to product catalogs, pricing data, customer ratings, and promotional information spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe, it empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions about pricing strategy, inventory planning, and market positioning.

Whether monitoring competitive pricing for specific product categories, conducting comprehensive multi-market catalog analysis, or building affiliate marketing databases, this scraper provides the systematic data extraction needed to accelerate retail intelligence operations.

Ready to streamline your Harvey Norman product data collection? Start extracting competitive intelligence across eight international markets today.

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