AliExpress Product Scraper

Scrape AliExpress product listings at scale. Extract prices, ratings, reviews, seller information, and more from the world's largest online marketplace. Perfect for market research, price monitoring, competitor analysis, and dropshipping product sourcing.

Features

• Keyword Search — Search products using any keyword or phrase
• Direct URL Support — Start from any AliExpress search results page
• Price Filtering — Filter by minimum and maximum price range
• Sorting Options — Sort by price, orders, or relevance
• Seller Information — Get store names and direct store URLs
• Product Ratings — Extract star ratings and review counts
• Sales Data — See how many orders each product has received
• High Volume — Collect hundreds or thousands of products per run

Use Cases

E-commerce Research

Discover trending products and analyze pricing strategies across categories. Identify best-selling items and understand market demand patterns.

Price Monitoring

Track competitor pricing in real-time. Monitor price fluctuations and discount patterns to optimize your own pricing strategy.

Dropshipping & Sourcing

Find reliable suppliers by analyzing store ratings, order volumes, and customer reviews. Compare similar products across multiple sellers.

Competitive Analysis

Benchmark your products against competitors. Analyze pricing, ratings, and sales performance across the marketplace.

Lead Generation

Build targeted lists of suppliers and sellers for outreach campaigns. Filter by product category, price range, or sales volume.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
keyword	String	No	"Towel"	Search term to find products
startUrl	String	No	—	Direct AliExpress search page URL
category	String	No	—	Category ID to filter results
minPrice	Number	No	—	Minimum product price
maxPrice	Number	No	—	Maximum product price
sortBy	String	No	"default"	Sort order: default, price_asc, price_desc, orders
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of products to collect
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Residential	Proxy settings for requests

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Output Data

Each product in the dataset contains the following fields:

Field	Type	Description
product_id	String	Unique AliExpress product identifier
title	String	Full product title and description
price	String	Current sale price with currency symbol
original_price	String	Original price before discount
currency	String	Currency code (USD, EUR, etc.)
rating	Number	Average star rating (1.0 - 5.0)
reviews_count	Number	Total number of customer reviews
orders	Number	Number of items sold
store_name	String	Name of the seller's store
store_url	String	Direct URL to the seller's store page
image_url	String	Main product image URL
product_url	String	Direct link to product detail page

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Usage Examples

Basic Keyword Search

Search for products using a simple keyword:

{
    "keyword": "wireless earbuds",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Price Range Filter

Find products within a specific price range:

{
    "keyword": "phone case",
    "minPrice": 5,
    "maxPrice": 25,
    "results_wanted": 100
}

Sort by Best Sellers

Get the most popular products sorted by order count:

{
    "keyword": "laptop stand",
    "sortBy": "orders",
    "results_wanted": 200
}

Direct URL Input

Start from a specific search results page:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-bluetooth-speaker.html",
    "results_wanted": 150
}

Price Ascending Search

Find the cheapest products first:

{
    "keyword": "USB cable",
    "sortBy": "price_asc",
    "maxPrice": 10,
    "results_wanted": 50
}

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Sample Output

{
    "product_id": "1005006447212156",
    "title": "Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds TWS Headphones Stereo Sound",
    "price": "$12.99",
    "original_price": "$25.99",
    "currency": "USD",
    "rating": 4.7,
    "reviews_count": 2847,
    "orders": 15420,
    "store_name": "TechGadgets Official Store",
    "store_url": "https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1102142044",
    "image_url": "https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S1234567890abcdef.jpg",
    "product_url": "https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006447212156.html"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Optimize Your Search Keywords

• Use specific, descriptive keywords for more relevant results
• Include product type, brand names, or key features
• Try variations of your search term to capture more products

Use Price Filters Effectively

• Set realistic price ranges based on your target market
• Combine price filters with sorting for better results
• Use price_asc sorting to find budget-friendly options

Maximize Data Quality

• Start with smaller batches (20-50) for testing
• Use orders sorting to prioritize proven products
• Filter by category when available for focused results

Proxy Configuration

For optimal performance, residential proxies are recommended:

{
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

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Integrations

Connect your scraped data with popular tools and platforms:

• Google Sheets — Automatically sync products to spreadsheets
• Airtable — Build product databases and catalogs
• Zapier — Trigger workflows based on new products
• Make (Integromat) — Create automated data pipelines
• Webhooks — Send data to your custom endpoints
• Slack — Get notifications for new products
• Email — Receive automated reports

Export Formats

Download your data in multiple formats:

• JSON — For developers and API integrations
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis and Excel
• Excel — For business reporting and presentations
• XML — For legacy system integrations

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Important Data Notes

[!NOTE] AliExpress "Choice" Items: The majority of products in AliExpress search results are now "Choice" items. These products are fulfilled through AliExpress's multi-seller network rather than individual stores. As a result, store_name and reviews_count fields are not available for Choice items in search result data—this is an AliExpress platform limitation, not a scraper limitation.

What data is always available:

• Product ID, title, price, original price, currency
• Product image and URL
• Star rating (1-5)
• Orders/sold count

What data may be missing for Choice items:

• Store name (fulfilled by AliExpress network)
• Review count (not exposed in search results)
• Store URL (no single store for Choice items)

Full data available for:

• Sponsored/advertised products
• Regular third-party seller listings
• Non-Choice marketplace items

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many products can I scrape?

You can collect thousands of products per run. The practical limit depends on your search query and AliExpress search results availability (typically up to 60 pages per query).

How often is the data updated?

Each run fetches real-time data directly from AliExpress. Schedule regular runs to keep your data fresh.

Can I search specific categories?

Yes, use the category parameter with a category ID, or include category filters in your startUrl.

What if some fields are empty?

Product listings vary in completeness. Some sellers may not display all information. The scraper extracts all available data for each product.

How do I get more products?

Use different keyword variations, remove price filters, or set a higher results_wanted value. You can also run multiple searches with different parameters.

Can I scrape product reviews?

This scraper focuses on search results data. For detailed product reviews, use dedicated review scraping solutions.

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Support & Resources

• Apify Documentation — Platform guides and tutorials
• Apify Console — Manage runs and view results
• API Reference — Programmatic access documentation

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

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Legal & Compliance

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with AliExpress terms of service and applicable laws. Always respect rate limits and use data responsibly.