Aliexpress Discovery Scraper

Introduction

The Aliexpress Discovery Scraper is designed to efficiently extract product data from Aliexpress based on specified search queries. This tool is ideal for businesses and researchers looking to gather comprehensive product information for market analysis, competitive intelligence, and more.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrapes detailed product information including titles, prices, ratings, and images.
• Customizable Search: Tailor your search with specific keywords to target the exact products you need.
• Proxy Support: Utilizes Apify's residential proxy network to ensure reliable and anonymous data collection.
• High Performance: Capable of scraping large volumes of data quickly and efficiently.
• Structured Output: Provides data in a clean, structured JSON format for easy integration into your systems.
• Scalable: Adjust the number of items to scrape based on your project needs.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple setup and execution through the Apify platform.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchQuery	String	Yes	Enter the search keywords to find products.	"laptop"
maxItems	Integer	No	Maximum number of items to scrape.	100
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Specifies proxy servers for scraping. Defaults to using Apify's residential proxies.	See below

Example Usage

Example Input JSON

{
  "searchQuery": "laptop",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}

Example Output JSON

[
  {
    "productId": "3256809981706062",
    "title": {
      "display": "14.1\" Ultra Slim Windows 11 Pro Laptop Computer intel Atom A3950 12GB RAM 1TB 2TB SSD Notebook PC 1080P HD Office Study Laptops"
    },
    "image": {
      "url": "https://ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/Sf0c2ef0033af46d49da76f26e42f2024h.jpg"
    },
    "price": {
      "sale": {
        "formatted": "US $171.48",
        "amount": 171.48
      }
    },
    "rating": {
      "score": 4.9
    },
    "trade": {
      "count": "331"
    },
    "scrapedAt": "2026-05-14T10:30:12.253Z"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data to understand market trends and consumer preferences.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing and product offerings.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes over time for strategic pricing decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Compile product information for content creation or aggregation platforms.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on e-commerce trends and consumer behavior.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for inventory management and sales analysis.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Aliexpress Discovery Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array where each object contains detailed product information such as productId, title, image, price, rating, trade, and scrapedAt. This structured format ensures easy data manipulation and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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