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Advanced OLX Marketplace Data Extraction Solution

Introduction

OLX operates as one of the world's leading classified marketplaces, serving hundreds of millions of users monthly across 30+ countries with over 200 million active users and billions of page views. The platform hosts thousands of product listings spanning automobiles, real estate, electronics, furniture, and personal items, making it a goldmine of market intelligence data.

For businesses, researchers, and market analysts, manually collecting data from OLX's vast inventory is impractical and time-consuming. With OLX capturing significant market share in used car markets (77% in India alone) and growing presence in real estate and consumer goods, accessing this data systematically becomes crucial for competitive analysis, pricing strategies, and market trend identification.

The OLX Product Search Scraper addresses this challenge by automating the extraction of comprehensive listing data from any OLX country domain, transforming manual research into efficient, scalable data collection.

Scraper Overview

The OLX Product Search Scraper is a powerful data extraction tool designed to collect detailed product information from OLX search result pages across all international domains (olx.pl, olx.br, olx.pt, olx.in, and more). This scraper goes beyond basic listing extraction, capturing rich metadata including seller information, engagement metrics, and detailed product specifications.

Key advantages include multi-country support, proxy integration for reliable access, configurable extraction limits, and comprehensive data output covering all essential listing attributes. The scraper handles dynamic content loading, pagination, and anti-bot measures automatically, ensuring consistent data collection across different OLX regional sites.

Target users include e-commerce businesses monitoring competitor pricing, market researchers analyzing classified trends, real estate professionals tracking property listings, automotive dealers studying used car markets, and data analysts requiring large-scale marketplace intelligence.

Supported OLX Markets:

• Poland (.pl) - Central European marketplace insights
• Brazil (.br) - Latin America's largest classified market
• Bulgaria (.bg) - Southeastern European market data
• Portugal (.pt) - Western European marketplace intelligence
• Romania (.ro) - Eastern European consumer trends
• Kazakhstan (.kz) - Central Asian market dynamics
• Ukraine (.ua) - Eastern European classified insights
• Uzbekistan (.uz) - Central Asian marketplace data
• Bosnia and Herzegovina (.ba) - Balkan region intelligence
• India (.in) - Asian marketplace powerhouse

And More ...

Input and Output Specifications

The scraper accepts JSON configuration with specific parameters:

Example url: https://www.olx.in/vile-parle-east_g5371523/cars_c84?filter=make_eq_mercedes-benz%2Cmodel_eq_mercedes-benz-s-class

Example Screenshot of product list by query page:

Input Format

Input:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2,
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "SG"
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.olx.in/vile-parle-east_g5371523/cars_c84?filter=make_eq_mercedes-benz%2Cmodel_eq_mercedes-benz-s-class"
  ]
}

Input Parameters Explained:

• max_retries_per_url: Controls resilience by setting retry attempts for failed requests (recommended: 2-3)

• proxy configuration: Essential for avoiding bot detection; residential proxies provide better success rates

• apifyProxyCountry: Should match target OLX country for optimal performance and compliance

• max_items_per_url: Limits extraction per search page to manage resources and avoid timeouts

• urls: Array of OLX search result URLs with filters applied (categories, locations, price ranges, etc.)

Output Format

You get the output from the OLX 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": "1755570872",
    "url": "https://www.olx.in/item/1755570872",
    "name": "Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500, 2015, Petrol",
    "description": "*MERCEDES BENZ S500 PETROL AUTOMATIC PANAROMIC SUNROOF NEW SHAPE VVIP NUMBER* 2015 Single Owner Full Insurance Dual Sets of Keys No Work Required 66,000 Kms Done Immacualte Car Tyre Condition 80%.\n\nADDITIONAL VEHICLE INFORMATION:\n\nABS: Yes\nAccidental: No\nAdjustable External Mirror: Power\nAdjustable Steering: Yes\nAir Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control\nNumber of Airbags: 4 airbags\nAlloy Wheels: Yes\nAnti Theft Device: Yes\nAux Compatibility: Yes\nBattery Condition: New\nBluetooth: Yes\nVehicle Certified: Yes\nColor: Silver\nCruise Control: Yes\nInsurance Type: Comprehensive\nLock System: Remote Controlled Central\nMake Month: June\nNavigation System: Yes\nParking Sensors: Yes\nPower steering: Yes\nPower Windows: Front & rear\nAM/FM Radio: Yes\nRear Parking Camera: Yes\nRegistration Place: MH\nExchange: Yes\nFinance: Yes\nService History: Available\nSunroof: Yes\nTyre Condition: New\nUSB Compatibility: Yes",
    "details": {
      "Brand": "mercedes-benz",
      "Model": "mercedes-benz-s-class",
      "Variant": "version-S-Class S 500-1743",
      "Year": "2015",
      "Fuel": "petrol",
      "Transmission": "1",
      "KM driven": "66000",
      "No. of Owners": "1"
    },
    "sku": null,
    "category": null,
    "total_views": null,
    "created_time": "2023-12-20T14:08:03+05:30",
    "location": "Maharashtra",
    "image_urls": [
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/jlo6zyyozti53-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/qgf18tsit0xn2-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/2csied29x92z1-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/9yzkjgdfvopl1-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/gbc3rlq22p0a1-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/lywojz45jyy73-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/3wpz9v4kthke2-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/p4ww4y57koob3-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/8v5s2wzropox1-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/xpyjlz591wgf2-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/hkj8hgn7w0y51-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/bc5an7d38uii3-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/onossri6l6ab2-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/dl9i7pahdcs22-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/yf6hawx5gmdz1-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/yjlgcrd199tw2-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/re2nira0iudc-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/r6qz7ziqwojv2-IN/image",
      "https://apollo.olx.in:443/v1/files/bnhyn66tofw63-IN/image"
    ],
    "price": 3098000.0,
    "currency": "INR",
    "seller": null,
    "from_url": "https://www.olx.in/vile-parle-east_g5371523/cars_c84?filter=make_eq_mercedes-benz%2Cmodel_eq_mercedes-benz-s-class",
    "page": 1
  }, // ... Many other product details
]

The scraper returns comprehensive product data in structured JSON format:

Core Output Fields:

• ID: Unique OLX listing identifier for tracking and deduplication
• URL: Direct link to individual product page for detailed access
• Name: Product title as displayed on OLX (primary identifier for users)
• Description: Full product description containing condition, features, and seller notes
• Details: Structured specifications (year, model, condition, etc.) varies by category
• SKU: Product code when available (mainly for commercial listings)
• Category: OLX category classification (cars, electronics, real estate, etc.)
• Total Views: Engagement metric indicating listing popularity and market interest
• Created Time: Listing publication date for trend analysis and freshness assessment
• Location: Geographic information including city, region, and area specifics
• Image URLs: Array of product photo links for visual analysis and verification
• Price: Numerical price value for comparative analysis and market pricing
• Currency: Price currency (INR, EUR, BRL, etc.) for international data normalization
• Seller: Seller profile information including name, type (individual/business), and contact preferences

Usage Instructions

Step-by-Step Implementation:

1. Configure Input Parameters: Set proxy country to match target OLX domain, adjust retry limits based on data volume requirements, and specify reasonable item limits per URL to avoid timeouts.

2. Prepare Target URLs: Navigate to OLX search pages with desired filters applied (category, location, price range), copy complete URLs including all query parameters, and organize URLs by priority or market segment.

3. Execute Scraping: Launch the scraper with configured parameters, monitor progress through logs and status updates, and handle any rate limiting or access issues that arise.

4. Process Results: Validate extracted data for completeness and accuracy, normalize pricing data across different currencies, and structure data for analysis or integration with existing systems.

Best Practices:

Use residential proxies matching target countries to minimize detection risk. Implement reasonable delays between requests to respect OLX servers. Regularly update URL filters to capture current market inventory. Store extracted data with timestamps for trend analysis capabilities.

Common Error Handling:

Network timeouts: Increase retry counts and implement longer delays. Bot detection: Switch proxy regions or reduce request frequency. Missing data fields: Verify URL format and category-specific field availability. Rate limiting: Implement exponential backoff strategies.

Benefits and Applications

Time Efficiency: Automates manual data collection that would otherwise require hours of browsing and copying information from individual listings.

Market Intelligence: Provides comprehensive pricing data, inventory levels, and competitor analysis across multiple geographic markets and product categories.

Business Applications: E-commerce pricing optimization, competitive analysis, market entry research, inventory planning, and trend identification for strategic decision-making.

Scalability: Handles large-scale data collection across multiple OLX domains simultaneously, enabling enterprise-level market research and automated monitoring systems.

The scraper transforms classified marketplace data into actionable business intelligence, supporting data-driven decisions in pricing, inventory management, and market positioning strategies.

Conclusion

The OLX Product Search Scraper delivers comprehensive market data extraction from one of the world's largest classified platforms. By automating complex data collection processes and providing structured, analysis-ready output, it empowers businesses and researchers to make informed decisions based on real-time marketplace intelligence.

Ready to unlock OLX's valuable market data? Start extracting classified listings data today and gain competitive insights that drive business success.

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• OLX Product Details Page Scraper: A comprehensive data extraction tool engineered to harvest detailed product information from OLX's extensive global marketplace network.

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