Blocket.se Search Scraper

Extract listings from Blocket.se, Sweden's largest online marketplace. Search for items by keyword, location, or browse full categories. Collect prices, images, seller details, coordinates and more from every listing.

Features

• Direct API access - Fetches data from Blocket's internal search APIs for fast, reliable extraction
• Multi-category support - Works across marketplace items (Torget), cars, boats, and motorcycles
• Custom search parameters - Filter by keyword, location, price range, and sort order
• Automatic pagination - Collects results across multiple pages until your target count is reached
• Rich data output - Every listing includes title, price, images, location, coordinates, seller type, shipping availability, and more

Use Cases

Price Research

Track pricing trends across categories. Compare similar items to find market rates or identify undervalued listings.

Market Analysis

Analyze inventory levels, seller types, and geographic distribution of listings across Sweden.

Competitive Intelligence

Monitor specific product categories, brands, or seller segments for business research.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	-	A Blocket.se search URL. If provided, keyword/location are ignored
keyword	String	No	-	Search keyword (e.g. cykel, soffa, iPhone)
location	String	No	-	City or region filter (e.g. Stockholm, Goteborg)
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of listings to collect
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Safety cap on number of result pages to visit
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	-	Apify proxy settings (not required for Blocket)

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains:

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Blocket ad ID
title	String	Listing title
price	Number	Price in SEK
currency	String	Currency code (SEK)
location	String	City or region
coordinates	Object	Latitude and longitude
image_url	String	Primary image URL
image_urls	Array	All image URLs
url	String	Canonical ad URL
trade_type	String	Sales, giveaway, or wanted
date_posted	String	ISO date of posting
seller_type	String	Private or professional seller
shipping_available	Boolean	Whether shipping is available
buy_now_available	Boolean	Whether buy now is available
flags	Array	Listing flags
labels	Array	Listing labels
distance	Number	Distance from search point

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Usage Examples

Basic Keyword Search

Search for bicycles:

{
    "keyword": "cykel",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Search with Location

Find furniture in Stockholm:

{
    "keyword": "soffa",
    "location": "Stockholm",
    "results_wanted": 30
}

Search from URL

Use a specific Blocket search URL:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.blocket.se/recommerce/forsale/search?q=lampa&sort=PRICE_ASC",
    "results_wanted": 100
}

Search Cars

Search for used Volvo cars sorted by newest:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.blocket.se/bilar/sok?q=volvo&sort=PUBLISHED_DESC",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

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Sample Output

{
    "id": "24725378",
    "title": "Cykel Marvil 20 and 3 vaxlar, handbroms + fotbroms",
    "price": 1350,
    "currency": "SEK",
    "location": "Hagfors",
    "coordinates": {
        "lat": 60.0255,
        "lng": 13.71342
    },
    "image_url": "https://images.blocketcdn.se/dynamic/default/item/24725378/87bfe232.jpg",
    "image_urls": ["https://images.blocketcdn.se/..."],
    "url": "https://www.blocket.se/recommerce/forsale/item/24725378",
    "trade_type": "Saljes",
    "date_posted": "2026-07-11T08:06:04.000Z",
    "seller_type": "private",
    "shipping_available": false,
    "buy_now_available": false
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose Working URLs

• Use search result URLs from Blocket (not individual ad pages)
• Start with popular keywords for broader results
• Test with different categories to understand data coverage

Optimize Collection Size

• Start with a small result count (20-30) to test your query
• Increase for production runs as needed
• The API supports up to 50 results per page

Location Filtering

• Use Swedish location names (Stockholm, Goteborg, Malmo)
• Leave location empty for nationwide results

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets - Export for analysis and reporting
• Airtable - Build searchable databases of listings
• Make - Create automated workflows with collected data
• Zapier - Trigger actions based on new listings

Export Formats

Download data in multiple formats:

• JSON - For developers and APIs
• CSV - For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel - For business reporting
• XML - For system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many items can I collect?

You can collect thousands of listings. The API returns up to 50 items per page with up to 50 pages available.

Does this work with Blocket car listings?

Yes. Use the car search URL format: https://www.blocket.se/bilar/sok?q=volvo. The actor automatically detects vehicle searches and uses the correct API.

Can I filter by price?

Price filtering is supported via the URL. Add &price_from=1000&price_to=5000 to your search URL.

What if no results are returned?

The search may not match any listings. Try broadening your keyword or removing location filters.

Is a proxy required?

No. Blocket's APIs are publicly accessible without proxies. Proxy configuration is available for high-volume use cases.

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Support

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

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with Blocket's terms of service and applicable laws. Respect rate limits and use data responsibly.