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What does Mediamarkt Product Search Scraper do?

Introduction

MediaMarkt stands as Germany's largest electronics retailer and one of Europe's leading consumer electronics chains with over 1,000 retail locations across ten countries. The platform hosts an extensive catalog of consumer electronics, appliances, gaming products, smartphones, and technology accessories, making it a goldmine of market intelligence for businesses, researchers, and competitors.

With Europe's largest electronics marketplace offering massive brand selection at competitive prices, MediaMarkt.de contains valuable pricing data, product specifications, customer reviews, and inventory information that can drive strategic business decisions. However, manually collecting this data across thousands of products is time-consuming and inefficient, creating a clear need for automated data extraction solutions.

MediaMarkt Product Search Scraper Overview

The MediaMarkt Product Search Scraper is a specialized data extraction tool designed to automatically collect comprehensive product information from MediaMarkt.de category and search result pages. This powerful scraper navigates through product listings, extracting detailed information including pricing, specifications, customer ratings, and product metadata.

Built for reliability and efficiency, the scraper handles large-scale data collection tasks while respecting website performance through configurable request limits and retry mechanisms. The tool utilizes proxy rotation to ensure consistent access and avoid detection, making it suitable for continuous monitoring and large dataset compilation.

Target users include e-commerce businesses conducting competitor analysis, market researchers tracking pricing trends, inventory managers monitoring product availability, and data analysts requiring comprehensive electronics market data. The scraper serves various use cases from price comparison platforms to market intelligence dashboards.

Input and Output Specifications

Example url 1: https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/category/playstation-635.html?page=2

Example url 2: https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/category/gaming-pcs-367.html

Example url 3: https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/category/microsoft-xbox-918.html

Example Screenshot of product list by query 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": "DE" // 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.mediamarkt.de/de/category/playstation-635.html?page=2",
    "https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/category/microsoft-xbox-918.html",
    "https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/category/gaming-pcs-367.html"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true // Continue scraping even if some URLs fail
}

The urls parameter: List of product list 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": "DE" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "keyword": "laptop", // Search keyword to find products
  "country_code": "de", // Select MediaMarkt country site
  "sort_by": "currentprice+asc", // Sort products by specific criteria
  "page": 1 // Starting page number for search results
}

The keyword parameter: The search keyword to find products (e.g., "laptop", "smartphone", "fernseher", "kopfhörer").

The country_code parameter: Select the MediaMarkt country site you want to scrape:

• "de" - Germany (mediamarkt.de)
• "at" - Austria (mediamarkt.at)
• "nl" - Netherlands (mediamarkt.nl)
• "be" - Belgium (mediamarkt.be)
• "ch" - Switzerland (mediamarkt.ch)
• "pl" - Poland (mediamarkt.pl)

The sort_by parameter: Sort products by various criteria:

• "" - Best results (default relevance)
• "currentprice+asc" - Price (low to high)
• "currentprice+desc" - Price (high to low)
• "customerrating+desc" - Reviews (highest rated first)
• "salescount+desc" - New (best sellers)
• "release_date+desc" - Release date (newest first)
• "availability+asc" - Availability
• "available_price+asc" - Available price (low to high, in-stock items)
• "available_price+desc" - Available price (high to low, in-stock items)

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 products extracted from each product list 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 MediaMarkt site you're scraping (e.g., DE for Germany, AT for Austria, NL for Netherlands, etc.).

Output Format

You get the output from the Mediamarkt 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
  {
    "id": "2909982",
    "url": "/de/product/_sony-dualsenser-wireless-controller-midnight-black-fur-playstation-5-mac-android-ios-2909982.html",
    "name": "SONY DualSense® Wireless Controller Midnight Black für PlayStation 5, MAC, Android, iOS, PC",
    "brand": "SONY",
    "category": "Gaming & VR/PlayStation/PS5 Zubehör/PS5 DualSense Controller",
    "description": "<h3>Entfache ein fulminantes Gaming-Feuerwerk – mit dem DualSense® Wireless-Controller in Midnight Blue</h3>\n<h3>Mach den feurigen Look mit einem passenden PS5®-Konsolen-Cover komplett oder setz mit einem DualSense® Wireless-Controller in ultracoolem Midnight Blue.</h3>\n\n<p>Mach den Look komplett und hol dir das passende Konsolen-Cover für die PS5® oder die PS5 Digital Edition dazu.*</p>\n<p>*Die PS5-Konsole und die Produkte der Deep Earth Collection werden separat verkauft. </p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Entdecke ein noch intensiveres und fesselnderes Gaming-Erlebnis,<sup>[1]</sup> mit dem die Action in deinen Händen zum Leben erwacht. Der DualSense® Wireless-Controller bietet immersives haptisches Feedback<sup>[2]</sup>, dynamische adaptive Trigger<sup>[2]</sup> und ein integriertes Mikrofon – und das alles in einem ikonischen, komfortablen Design.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Erwecke Gaming-Welten zum Leben</h3>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Haptisches Feedback<sup>[2]</sup></h3>\nDank der Doppelantriebe, die herkömmliche Rumble-Motoren ersetzen, spürst du direkt haptisches Feedback deiner Aktionen im Spiel. In deinen Händen simulieren diese dynamischen Vibrationen eine Vielzahl von Empfindungen, von Umgebungen bis hin zum Rückstoß verschiedener Waffen.\n<p></p>\n<h3>Adaptive Trigger<sup>[2]</sup></h3>\nErlebe die verschiedenen Stufen von Kraft und Spannung, wenn du mit deiner Ausrüstung und Umgebung im Spiel interagierst. Vom Spannen einer zunehmend strafferen Bogensehne bis zum Betätigen der Bremsen eines rasenden Autos fühlst du dich so physisch mit deinen Aktionen auf dem Bildschirm verbunden.\n<p></p>\n<h3>Finde deinen Stil, teile deine Leidenschaft</h3>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Integriertes Mikrofon und Headset-Anschluss</h3>\n<p>Chatte online mit Freunden,<sup>[3] </sup>indem du direkt in das integrierte Mikrofon sprichst oder ein Headset an den 3,5-mm-Anschluss anschließt. Aktiviere und deaktiviere die Spracherfassung ganz einfach und sofort mit einer eigenen Mute-Taste.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Create-Taste</h3>\n<p>Zeichne deine besonders epischen Gaming-Momente auf und teile sie mit der Create-Taste. Die Create-Taste basiert auf dem Erfolg der bahnbrechenden SHARE-Taste und bietet Spielern neue Möglichkeiten, Gaming-Content zu erstellen und ihre Abenteuer live an die ganze Welt zu übertragen.</p>\n<p>  </p>\n<p>Ein Gaming-Kultgegenstand in deinen Händen</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Mehrgeräteverbindung</h3>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Spiele auf mehr Geräten</h3>\n<p>Stelle eine Verbindung über ein USB-Kabel (Type-C®) oder via Bluetooth®-Drahtlostechnologie her, sodass du ganz einfach auf mehreren Geräten, darunter Windows-PCs und Mac®-Computer, Android- und iOS-Mobiltelefone, spielen kannst.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Optimiere dein PC-Gaming</h3>\n<p>Erlebe ein intensiveres immersives Erlebnis bei deinen Lieblings-PC-Spielen. Erwecke Gaming-Welten in deiner Hand durch haptisches Feedback und dynamische adaptive Trigger zum Leben – alles integriert in ein legendäres, komfortables Design.* Entdecke auf https://www.playstation.com/games/pc-games/eine große Auswahl an PC-Titeln, die von PlayStation veröffentlicht wurden und die immersiven DualSense®-Controller-Funktionen unterstützen.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Remote Play</h3>\n<p>Streame kompatible Spiele mithilfe der PS Remote Play-App** von deiner PS5®- oder PS4™-Konsole auf deinem PC und steure diese mit dem DualSense-Controller. Zur Verwendung der App ist eine Internetverbindung und ein Konto für das PlayStation™Network erforderlich (kostenlos unter remoteplay.dl.playstation.net/remoteplay/ erhältlich).</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Gilt für Mehrgeräteverbindung Kurz & Lang: </p>\n<p>*Haptisches Feedback und adaptive Auslöser erfordern möglicherweise eine USB-Verbindung und sind verfügbar, wenn sie vom Spiel unterstützt werden.</p>\n<p>**Für PS Remote Play sind die Remote Play-App, eine PS4™- oder PS5®-Konsole mit der neuesten Systemsoftware, die mit einem Breitbandnetzwerk mit mindestens 5 Mbit/s verbunden ist, sowie ein kompatibles Spiel erforderlich. Eine PS4™- oder PS5®-Konsole mit einer kabelgebundenen Verbindung über ein LAN-Kabel wird empfohlen. Bei PS4™-Spielen, die über Remote Play gestreamt werden, wird haptisches Feedback durch einfaches Rumpeln ersetzt. Adaptive Trigger werden nicht unterstützt.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Bewährter Komfort</h3>\nÜbernimm die Kontrolle mit einem weiterentwickelten zweifarbigen Design, das ein ikonisches, intuitives Layout mit verbesserten Sticks und einer neu gestalteten Leuchtleiste kombiniert.\n<p></p>\n<h3>Vertraute Funktionen</h3>\nDer DualSense® Wireless-Controller passt viele Funktionen des DUALSHOCK®<sup>[4]</sup> für eine neue Spielegeneration an.\n<p> </p>\n<h3>Eingebauter Akku</h3>\nLade und spiele, jetzt über USB Typ-C®<sup>[4]</sup>.\n<p></p>\n<h3>Integrierter Lautsprecher</h3>\nAusgewählte Spiele erhalten eine zusätzliche Dimension mit Soundeffekten in höherer Qualität<sup>[1]</sup>\ndirekt aus dem Controller.\n<p></p>\n<h3>Bewegungssensor</h3>\nDer integrierte Beschleunigungsmesser und das Gyroskop bieten intuitive Bewegungssteuerung bei unterstützten Spielen.\n<p></p>\nVerbessere dein Spiel auf Apple-Geräten\n<p></p>\n<h3>Bluetooth®-Kopplung</h3>\nDer Controller lässt sich über Bluetooth® direkt mit deinem kompatiblen iPad, iPhone, Mac oder Apple TV5 koppeln und sorgt so für den typischen PlayStation®-Komfort und Präzision in deinem Gaming-Erlebnis.\nDu kannst sogar das Touchpad und den Bewegungssensor des Controllers nutzen und die adaptiven Trigger-Effekte in kompatiblen Spielen erleben.   \n<p></p>\n<h3>Spiele-Apps</h3>\nDer DualSense® Wireless-Controller ist mit Tausenden von Controller-unterstützten Spielen kompatibel, einschließlich der Spiele auf Apple Arcade, und ermöglicht es dir, dein Spiel zu Hause und unterwegs zu verbessern.",
    "details": {
      "Produkttyp": "Wireless Controller",
      "Unterstützte Plattformen": "PlayStation 5",
      "Signalübertragung": "kabellos",
      "Gewicht (laut Hersteller)": "446 g"
    },
    "locale": "de-DE",
    "feature_name": "GAME PADS",
    "kind_of_product": "GAME_CONTROLLER",
    "image_url": [
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944083",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944186",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944097",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944077",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944157",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944130",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944091",
      "https://assets.mmsrg.com/isr/166325/c1/-/ASSET_MMS_83944103"
    ],
    "released_at": "2023-12-01T00:00:00.000Z",
    "rating_count": 724,
    "rating_value": 4.8315,
    "price": 79.99,
    "currency": "EUR"
  }, // ... Many other product details
]

The scraper returns structured product data in JSON format with the following fields:

• ID: Unique product identifier from MediaMarkt's database system
• URL: Direct product page link for accessing detailed information
• Name: Complete product title as displayed on the website
• Brand: Manufacturer or brand name for product categorization
• Category: Product category classification within MediaMarkt's taxonomy
• Description: Detailed product description including key features and specifications
• Details: Additional technical specifications and product attributes
• Locale: Language and regional settings (typically 'de' for German market)
• Feature Name: Highlighted product features and selling points
• Kind of Product: Product type classification for inventory management
• Image URL: Primary product image link for visual representation
• Released At: Product launch or availability date information
• Rating Count: Number of customer reviews and ratings received
• Rating Value: Average customer rating score (typically 1-5 scale)
• Price: Current product price in euros
• Currency: Price currency designation (EUR for European market)

Each field serves specific business intelligence purposes: pricing data enables competitive analysis, ratings provide quality insights, descriptions support product matching, and technical specifications facilitate comparison across similar products.

Usage Instructions

Step 1: Choose Your Scraping Approach

Option A - Prepare Target URLs: Collect MediaMarkt category page URLs or search result pages containing your target products. Navigate to the appropriate MediaMarkt country site (de, at, nl, be, ch, or pl) and use the website's category navigation and filtering features. Copy the complete URLs ensuring they include proper pagination parameters if extracting from multiple pages.

Option B - Use Search Filters: Define your search criteria using the built-in filters:

• Set keyword for specific products (e.g., "laptop", "smartphone", "fernseher")
• Select country_code to choose which MediaMarkt country site to scrape (de, at, nl, be, ch, pl)
• Choose sort_by to organize results (price, reviews, availability, release date)
• Set page to start from a specific results page

Step 2: Configure Input Parameters Set maximum retries (max_retries_per_url) based on your reliability requirements. For large-scale operations, use 3-5 retries. Configure proxy settings matching your target geographic region - use German (DE) proxies for mediamarkt.de, Austrian (AT) for mediamarkt.at, etc. Enable ignore_url_failures for robust scraping.

Step 3: Set Data Limits Adjust max_items_per_url based on your needs. Higher values (50-100) work well for comprehensive category analysis, while lower values (10-20) suit targeted product monitoring.

Step 4: Execute and Monitor Launch the scraper and monitor execution logs for any blocked requests or errors. The tool provides real-time feedback on extraction progress and any encountered issues.

Step 5: Data Processing Review extracted data for completeness and accuracy. Implement data validation checks for critical fields like pricing and product IDs to ensure data quality.

Best Practices:

Method Selection:

• Use URL-based scraping for specific category pages or complex filtered searches
• Use filter-based scraping for keyword searches across different MediaMarkt country sites
• Combine both approaches: use filters for product discovery, then URLs for detailed category extraction

Scraping Strategy:

• Rotate proxy locations regularly for consistent access - match proxy country to target site (DE for Germany, AT for Austria, etc.)
• Schedule scraping during off-peak hours to minimize server load
• Implement data caching to avoid unnecessary repeat requests
• Handle rate limiting gracefully by increasing delays between requests if needed

Country-Specific Strategy:

• Use country_code to target specific markets:
  • "de" for German market (largest selection)
  • "at" for Austrian market
  • "nl" for Dutch market
  • "be" for Belgian market
  • "ch" for Swiss market
  • "pl" for Polish market
• Match proxy country to country_code for best results

Sorting Strategy:

• Use "currentprice+asc" (price low to high) for budget-focused research or finding deals
• Use "customerrating+desc" (reviews) to identify top-rated products
• Use "salescount+desc" (new/best sellers) for trending products
• Use "release_date+desc" for latest product releases
• Use "availability+asc" or "available_price+asc" to prioritize in-stock items

Filter Optimization:

• Price Comparison: Use sort_by: "currentprice+asc" to compare prices across products
• Quality Research: Use sort_by: "customerrating+desc" to find best-reviewed items
• Stock Monitoring: Use sort_by: "availability+asc" or "available_price+asc" to track in-stock availability
• New Products: Use sort_by: "release_date+desc" to monitor latest releases
• Multi-Market Analysis: Run same keyword across different country_code values to compare markets

Advanced Filter Combinations:

• Budget laptops in Germany: keyword: "laptop", country_code: "de", sort_by: "currentprice+asc"
• Top-rated smartphones in Austria: keyword: "smartphone", country_code: "at", sort_by: "customerrating+desc"
• Latest TVs in Netherlands: keyword: "fernseher", country_code: "nl", sort_by: "release_date+desc"
• In-stock headphones in Switzerland: keyword: "kopfhörer", country_code: "ch", sort_by: "available_price+asc"

Common Issues:

Empty Results:

• For filter-based: Verify keyword is appropriate for the selected country (use German keywords for DE/AT/CH, Dutch for NL, etc.)
• Try broader keywords or different country_code if results are limited
• Ensure product category exists in the selected country site

Country-Specific Issues:

• Match proxy country to country_code (use DE proxies for "de", AT for "at", etc.)
• Some products may only be available in specific countries
• Pricing and availability vary by country site

Availability Filtering:

• Use "availability+asc" to prioritize available items
• Use "available_price+asc" or "available_price+desc" to sort only in-stock items by price
• Regular "currentprice+asc" includes out-of-stock items

Proxy Configuration:

• Always match proxy country to target MediaMarkt site
• Enable ignore_url_failures to handle temporary connection issues
• Increase max_retries_per_url to 3-5 for better reliability

Use Cases:

• Price Monitoring: Track prices across multiple countries using different country_code values
• Product Research: Use sort_by: "customerrating+desc" to identify best products
• Stock Tracking: Use availability sorting to monitor product availability
• Market Comparison: Compare product selection and pricing across different European markets
• Release Monitoring: Use sort_by: "release_date+desc" to track new product launches

Benefits and Applications

The MediaMarkt scraper delivers significant time savings by automating manual data collection processes that would otherwise require hours of manual browsing and copying. Businesses can monitor competitor pricing in real-time, track product availability changes, and identify market trends across electronics categories.

Practical applications include building price comparison platforms, conducting market research for product launches, monitoring competitor inventory levels, and creating automated alerts for price changes or new product releases. E-commerce businesses can benchmark their pricing against MediaMarkt's extensive catalog, while market analysts can track consumer electronics trends across various product categories.

The extracted data provides valuable business intelligence for strategic decision-making, enabling companies to optimize their product offerings, adjust pricing strategies, and identify market opportunities in the competitive electronics retail landscape.

Conclusion

The MediaMarkt Product Search Scraper provides comprehensive access to Germany's largest electronics retailer's product data, enabling businesses to make informed decisions based on real-time market intelligence. With detailed product specifications, pricing information, and customer insights, this tool transforms manual research into automated, scalable data collection.

Ready to streamline your market research and competitive analysis? Deploy the MediaMarkt scraper today to unlock valuable insights from Europe's leading electronics marketplace.

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