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Marktplaats Scraper: Extract Fashion Data Across Europe

Introduction

Marktplaats.nl, established in 1999, stands as the Netherlands' largest online marketplace, attracting over 8 million monthly visitors and hosting approximately 10 million active advertisements. As the dominant classified advertising platform in the Dutch market, Marktplaats serves as a treasure trove of valuable market intelligence, pricing data, and consumer behavior insights that businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs desperately need access to.

The challenge lies in manually collecting this vast amount of data from Marktplaats' extensive product listings spanning categories from automobiles and electronics to books and household items. This is where a specialized Marktplaats scraper becomes invaluable, automating the data extraction process and transforming hours of manual work into minutes of automated efficiency.

Comprehensive Marktplaats Data Extraction Solution

Our Marktplaats Product Search Scraper is engineered specifically to navigate and extract data from Marktplaats.nl's complex structure, handling everything from simple product listings to detailed seller information and advanced marketplace features. The scraper is designed to work with Marktplaats' dynamic content loading, anti-bot measures, and diverse product categories while maintaining high accuracy and reliability.

The tool excels at extracting data from various Marktplaats sections including automotive listings, electronics, books, home goods, and specialized categories. It's particularly valuable for market researchers conducting competitive analysis, businesses monitoring pricing trends, data analysts studying consumer behavior, and entrepreneurs seeking market opportunities in the Dutch marketplace.

Whether you're tracking competitor pricing, analyzing market trends, or building comprehensive product databases, this scraper provides the foundation for data-driven decision making in the Netherlands' most significant online marketplace.

Input and Output Details

Example url 1: https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/auto-s/#f:10882

Example url 2: https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/auto-s/bmw/#f:10882

Example url 3: https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/boeken/

Example Screenshot of product information page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts configuration through a JSON object with several key parameters:

Scrape with URLs:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each URL
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "NL" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "urls": [ // Product list page URLs to scrape
    "https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/auto-s/#f:10882",
    "https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/auto-s/bmw/#f:10882",
    "https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/boeken/"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true // Continue scraping even if some URLs fail
}

The urls parameter: List of product/listing page URLs that you want to scrape. You can add URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.

The ignore_url_failures parameter: If set to true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped after reaching the maximum number of retries. This ensures that one problematic URL doesn't stop your entire scraping job.

When you provide a list of URLs for scraping, all options in the "Scrape with search filters" section will be disabled. The system will only collect data from the URLs you specified.

Scrape with Search Filters:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each search filter
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "NL" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "keyword": "bmw", // Search keyword to find items
  "sort_by": "PRICE-INCREASING", // Sort items by specific criteria
  "page": 1 // Starting page number for search results
}

The keyword parameter: The search keyword to find items (e.g., "bmw", "fiets", "auto", "meubels").

The sort_by parameter: Sort items by various criteria:

• "OPTIMIZED-DECREASING" - Standard (optimized/recommended sorting)
• "SORT_INDEX-DECREASING" - Date (new to old) - newest listings first
• "SORT_INDEX-INCREASING" - Date (old to new) - oldest listings first
• "PRICE-INCREASING" - Price (low to high)
• "PRICE-DECREASING" - Price (high to low)

The page parameter: Starting page number for scraping, useful for continuing interrupted scrapes or targeting specific result ranges.

When using search filters for scraping, you need to leave the urls field empty (or set it to null) in the "Scrape with URLs" configuration.

General Options:

The max_items_per_url parameter: Limits the number of items extracted from each listing page or search results page. The default value is 20, providing a manageable batch size while allowing for comprehensive data collection.

The max_retries_per_url parameter: Sets the maximum number of retry attempts for each URL or search filters if the scrape is detected as a bot or the page fails to load. The default value is 2, providing a good balance between thoroughness and efficiency.

The proxy parameter: Proxy configuration is essential for maintaining anonymity and avoiding detection. The residential proxy option ensures that your scraping activities appear as legitimate browsing, reducing the risk of being blocked or rate-limited. You should choose a country that matches the location of the website you're scraping (e.g., Netherlands/NL for marktplaats.nl).

Output Format

You get the output from the Stockx.com Product Search Scraper stored in a tab. The following is an example of the Information Fields collected after running the Actor.

[ // List of product information
  {
  "item_id": "m2297024590",
  "title": "SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI FR Business Intense | Beats | Carplay | Pa",
  "description": "Seat leon 1.8 Tsi fr business intense | beats | carplay | pano algemene informatie aantal deuren: 5 modelreeks: 2017 - 2020 kleur:",
  "category_specific_description": "Seat leon 1.8 Tsi fr business intense | beats | carplay | pano algemene informatie aantal deuren: 5 modelreeks: 2017 - 2020 kleur: midnight black technische informatie vermogen: 132 kw (179 pk) koppel: 250 nm transmissie: 7 versnellingen, automaat tankinhoud...",
  "thin_content": false,
  "price_info": {
    "price_cents": 1999500,
    "price_type": "FIXED",
    "suppress_zero_cents": true
  },
  "location": {
    "city_name": "Amersfoort",
    "country_name": "Nederland",
    "country_abbreviation": "NL",
    "distance_meters": -1000,
    "is_buyer_location": false,
    "on_country_level": false,
    "abroad": false,
    "latitude": 52.165184866186,
    "longitude": 5.3490164965681
  },
  "date": "Vandaag",
  "image_urls": [
    "//images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/0b/0bcbce52-3d94-4564-9213-7e95d0b6d464?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82.jpg",
    "//images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/a3/a36774ec-c17b-4aaf-bdcd-59af4a13be27?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82.jpg",
    "//images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/69/69b105be-ed0c-4ecb-9cb3-f5352433d36b?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82.jpg"
  ],
  "seller_information": {
    "seller_id": 899525,
    "seller_name": "ESE Automotive",
    "show_soi_url": true,
    "show_website_url": false,
    "seller_logo_url": "//images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/profile-mp-p/images/b5/b5616da9-a28f-4fb3-b6a6-024f5f44aad9?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82",
    "is_verified": false
  },
  "category_id": 150,
  "priority_product": "DAGTOPPER",
  "opval_sticker_text": "Pano-Dsg-Leder",
  "video_on_vip": true,
  "urgency_feature_active": false,
  "nap_available": false,
  "trust_indicators": [
    {
      "key": "FinanceAvailable"
    },
    {
      "key": "LezSuitable"
    }
  ],
  "highlights": [
    {
      "key": "FinanceAvailable"
    },
    {
      "key": "LezSuitable"
    }
  ],
  "attributes": [
    {
      "key": "constructionYear",
      "value": "2018",
      "values": [
        "2018"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "mileage",
      "value": "118223",
      "unit": "km",
      "values": [
        "118223"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "energyLabel",
      "value": "D",
      "values": [
        "D"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "fuel",
      "value": "Benzine",
      "values": [
        "Benzine"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "transmission",
      "value": "Automaat",
      "values": [
        "Automaat"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "body",
      "value": "Hatchback",
      "values": [
        "Hatchback"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "model",
      "value": "Leon",
      "values": [
        "Leon"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "options",
      "value": "Lichtsensor",
      "values": [
        "Cruise Control",
        "Climate control",
        "Parkeersensor",
        "Panoramadak",
        "Lichtsensor",
        "Startonderbreker",
        "Sportstoelen",
        "Elektrische buitenspiegels",
        "Verwarmde buitenspiegels",
        "Verkeersbordherkenning",
        "Alarm",
        "Airbags",
        "Boordcomputer",
        "Keyless entry",
        "Airconditioning",
        "ABS",
        "Radio",
        "Stoelverwarming",
        "Lederen bekleding",
        "Electronic Stability Program (ESP)",
        "Apple Carplay",
        "Elektrische ramen",
        "Spraakbediening",
        "Lane Departure Warning",
        "Navigatiesysteem",
        "LED verlichting",
        "Open dak",
        "Regensensor",
        "Mistlampen",
        "Android Auto"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "priceType",
      "value": "Te koop",
      "values": [
        "Te koop"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "extended_attributes": [
    {
      "key": "emptyWeightCars",
      "value": "1227 kg",
      "values": [
        "1227 kg"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "condition",
      "value": "Gebruikt",
      "values": [
        "Gebruikt"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "euronormBE",
      "value": "Euro 6",
      "values": [
        "Euro 6"
      ]
    },
    {
      "key": "numberOfCilindersCars",
      "value": "4 cilinders",
      "values": [
        "4 cilinders"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "traits": [
    "MICROTIP",
    "EXTRA_BRANDING",
    "ETALAGE",
    "TRADE_IN_REQUEST_AVAILABLE",
    "NO_COMMERCIAL_CONTENT",
    "DAG_TOPPER_7DAYS",
    "WARRANTY_LABEL",
    "FEED_BOOSTER_HIGH",
    "TEST_DRIVE_REQUEST_AVAILABLE",
    "CALL_BACK_REQUEST_AVAILABLE",
    "FINANCE_AVAILABLE",
    "VIDEO",
    "PACKAGE_PREMIUM",
    "AUTOMOTIVE_EXTENDED_ASQ",
    "REQUEST_BUYER_LOCATION_IN_ASQ",
    "EXTRA_LARGE_PHOTOS",
    "EXTRA_IMAGES_SNIPPET",
    "HIGHLIGHTS",
    "CONTACT_SALES_REPRESENTATIVES",
    "DEALER_PACKAGE_PREMIUM",
    "EXTERNAL_REVIEWS",
    "NO_RESPONSE_TIME_IN_VIP",
    "COMPANY_PHOTO_AND_LOGO"
  ],
  "verticals": [
    "seat",
    "cars",
    "automotive"
  ],
  "pictures": [
    {
      "id": 0,
      "media_id": "",
      "url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/0b/0bcbce52-3d94-4564-9213-7e95d0b6d464?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_#.jpg",
      "extra_small_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/0b/0bcbce52-3d94-4564-9213-7e95d0b6d464?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_14.jpg",
      "medium_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/0b/0bcbce52-3d94-4564-9213-7e95d0b6d464?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82.jpg",
      "large_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/0b/0bcbce52-3d94-4564-9213-7e95d0b6d464?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_83.jpg",
      "extra_extra_large_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/0b/0bcbce52-3d94-4564-9213-7e95d0b6d464?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_85.jpg",
      "aspect_ratio": {
        "width": 1024,
        "height": 683
      }
    },
    {
      "id": 0,
      "media_id": "",
      "url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/a3/a36774ec-c17b-4aaf-bdcd-59af4a13be27?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_#.jpg",
      "extra_small_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/a3/a36774ec-c17b-4aaf-bdcd-59af4a13be27?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_14.jpg",
      "medium_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/a3/a36774ec-c17b-4aaf-bdcd-59af4a13be27?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82.jpg",
      "large_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/a3/a36774ec-c17b-4aaf-bdcd-59af4a13be27?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_83.jpg",
      "extra_extra_large_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/a3/a36774ec-c17b-4aaf-bdcd-59af4a13be27?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_85.jpg",
      "aspect_ratio": {
        "width": 1024,
        "height": 683
      }
    },
    {
      "id": 0,
      "media_id": "",
      "url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/69/69b105be-ed0c-4ecb-9cb3-f5352433d36b?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_#.jpg",
      "extra_small_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/69/69b105be-ed0c-4ecb-9cb3-f5352433d36b?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_14.jpg",
      "medium_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/69/69b105be-ed0c-4ecb-9cb3-f5352433d36b?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_82.jpg",
      "large_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/69/69b105be-ed0c-4ecb-9cb3-f5352433d36b?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_83.jpg",
      "extra_extra_large_url": "https://images.marktplaats.com/api/v1/listing-mp-p/images/69/69b105be-ed0c-4ecb-9cb3-f5352433d36b?rule=ecg_mp_eps$_85.jpg",
      "aspect_ratio": {
        "width": 1024,
        "height": 683
      }
    }
  ],
  "search_type": "TokenMatch",
  "reserved": false,
  "vip_url": "/v/auto-s/seat/m2297024590-seat-leon-1-8-tsi-fr-business-intense-beats-carplay-pa",
  "from_url": "https://www.marktplaats.nl/l/auto-s/p/2/#f:10882"
}, // ... Many other product details
]

The scraper delivers an extensive dataset for each product listing, capturing both basic and advanced marketplace information:

Core Product Information:

• Item ID: Unique Marktplaats identifier for tracking and reference
• Title: Product headline as displayed to users
• Description: Full product description provided by sellers
• Category Specific Description: Tailored descriptions based on product category

Commercial Data:

• Price Info: Complete pricing information including currency and special offers
• Location: Seller's geographical location for logistics planning
• Date: Listing publication and update timestamps

Visual Content:

• Image URLs: Complete collection of product images for analysis
• Pictures: Additional image metadata and formatting information
• Video on VIP: Premium video content for enhanced listings

Seller Intelligence:

• Seller Information: Comprehensive seller profiles and credibility data
• Trust Indicators: Verification badges and reliability metrics
• NAP Available: Name, Address, Phone availability status

Advanced Marketplace Features:

• Category ID: Precise categorization for systematic organization
• Priority Product: Premium listing status indicators
• Opval Sticker Text: Special promotional labels and badges
• Urgency Feature Active: Time-sensitive listing indicators
• Highlights: Featured product attributes and selling points
• Attributes: Structured product specifications and characteristics
• Extended Attributes: Additional detailed product metadata
• Traits: Behavioral and categorical product markers
• Verticals: Industry-specific classification data
• Search Type: Discovery method and listing type classification
• Reserved: Reservation status for pending transactions
• VIP URL: Premium listing access links

This comprehensive data structure enables deep market analysis, competitive intelligence, pricing optimization, and consumer behavior research across the Netherlands' largest online marketplace.

Implementation Guide and Best Practices

Step-by-Step Usage:

Option A - URL-Based Implementation:

1. Configuration Setup: Navigate to Marktplaats.nl and use the website's category navigation and filtering features to find the listings you need. Copy the complete URLs from category pages or search results.

2. Proxy Configuration: Configure residential proxies matching the Netherlands (NL) or nearby regions for optimal access.

3. Rate Limiting: Set appropriate retry limits and item counts (max_items_per_url) to avoid overwhelming the target website.

4. Execution: Launch the scraper with ignore_url_failures: true and monitor progress through the extraction process.

5. Data Processing: Export and process the structured JSON output for your specific use case.

Option B - Filter-Based Implementation:

1. Define Search Parameters: Configure your search using the built-in filters:

   • Set keyword for specific items (e.g., "laptop", "fiets", "auto BMW")
   • Select sort_by to organize results (standard, date, or price sorting)
   • Set page to start from a specific results page

2. Proxy Configuration: Configure Netherlands (NL) residential proxies for authentic access.

3. Rate Limiting: Set max_items_per_url and max_retries_per_url appropriately.

4. Execution: Launch the scraper and monitor progress. The system will automatically build search URLs based on your filters.

5. Data Processing: Export and analyze the structured output data.

Optimization Tips:

Method Selection:

• Use URL-based scraping for complex category hierarchies or when you need specific pre-filtered results with multiple parameters
• Use filter-based scraping for simple keyword searches with standard sorting options

Scraping Strategy:

• For URL-based: Use category-specific URLs for focused data collection rather than broad searches
• For filter-based: Start with broad keywords and refine based on results
• Implement delays between requests to maintain sustainable scraping practices
• Regularly rotate proxy configurations to ensure consistent access
• Monitor for changes in Marktplaats' website structure that may affect data extraction

Sorting Strategy:

• Use "SORT_INDEX-DECREASING" (newest first) to track new listings in real-time
• Use "PRICE-INCREASING" or "PRICE-DECREASING" for price-sensitive searches
• Use "OPTIMIZED-DECREASING" (standard) for general browsing with Marktplaats' recommended sorting

Filter Optimization:

• For filter-based scraping: Test keyword variations in Dutch for better results
• Combine specific keywords with appropriate sorting (e.g., keyword: "iPhone", sort_by: "PRICE-INCREASING")
• Use pagination (page parameter) to systematically collect large datasets

Common Issue Resolution:

• Access Blocked:

  • Switch to Netherlands (NL) proxy regions or reduce request frequency
  • Enable ignore_url_failures to continue scraping even if some requests fail

• Incomplete Data:

  • For URL-based: Verify URL formatting and category accessibility
  • For filter-based: Check keyword spelling and try broader search terms

• Rate Limiting:

  • Implement longer delays and reduce concurrent requests
  • Lower max_items_per_url and process data in smaller batches

• Empty Results:

  • For filter-based: Verify keyword is in Dutch or commonly used on Marktplaats
  • Try different sort_by options if results seem limited

• Date Filtering:

  • Use "SORT_INDEX-DECREASING" to get newest listings first
  • Use "SORT_INDEX-INCREASING" to get oldest listings (useful for historical analysis)

Business Applications and Strategic Value

The Marktplaats scraper delivers immediate value through time efficiency, converting manual data collection tasks that could take days into automated processes completed in hours. This acceleration enables real-time market analysis, competitive monitoring, and trend identification that would otherwise be impossible to maintain manually.

Practical Applications:

• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing, product offerings, and market positioning
• Market Research: Analyze consumer preferences, pricing trends, and demand patterns
• Inventory Management: Track product availability and market saturation levels
• Business Development: Identify market gaps and emerging product opportunities

The extracted data supports strategic decision-making across industries, from retail and e-commerce to market research and business consulting, providing the foundation for data-driven growth in the Dutch marketplace.

Conclusion

The Marktplaats Product Search Scraper transforms the complex challenge of marketplace data extraction into a streamlined, automated solution. By providing comprehensive access to the Netherlands' largest online marketplace data, it empowers businesses and researchers with the insights needed for competitive advantage and market understanding.

Ready to unlock the power of Marktplaats marketplace data? Start extracting valuable insights today and transform your approach to Dutch market intelligence.

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