Makro.co.za Product Scraper: Extract E-commerce Data at Scale

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What Is Makro.co.za?

Makro.co.za is South Africa's leading online marketplace for electronics, computers, laptops, and accessories. It hosts tens of thousands of product listings with real-time pricing, customer ratings, inventory status, and promotional offers. Manually extracting this data from search results is inefficient — the Makro Product Scraper automates collection, delivering structured product data ready for analysis.

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Overview

The Makro Product Search Scraper extracts detailed product information from Makro.co.za search results and category pages. It supports two scraping modes:

• URL-based scraping: Paste direct search or category URLs and extract all items
• Filter-based search: Use keywords combined with price ranges, ratings, discounts, and sorting options

This scraper is ideal for:

• Price monitoring platforms tracking competitor pricing and discounts
• E-commerce researchers analyzing product trends and availability
• Affiliate marketers building product catalogs for comparison sites
• Business intelligence teams benchmarking inventory and market positioning

Key features include flexible filtering, pagination support, and robust error handling via ignore_url_failures.

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Input Format

Mode 1: Scrape by URLs

Paste direct links to Makro product search or category pages:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.makro.co.za/all/computers/laptop-accessories/pr?sid=all,6bo,ai3&otracker=categorytree"
  ],
  "max_items_per_url": 200,
  "ignore_url_failures": true
}

Field	Description
urls	Array of Makro search or category page URLs to scrape
max_items_per_url	Maximum products per URL (e.g., 200)
ignore_url_failures	If true, skips failed URLs and continues

Mode 2: Scrape by Search Filters

Search for products using keywords and filter criteria (leave urls empty):

{
  "keyword": "mouse",
  "sort_by": "popularity",
  "price_from": "500",
  "price_to": "1500",
  "rating": "4",
  "discount": "30",
  "page": 1,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Field	Description	Options
keyword	Search term (e.g., "mouse", "keyboard")	Any string
sort_by	Sorting preference	relevance, popularity, price_asc, price_desc, recency_desc
price_from	Minimum price (ZAR)	Min, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 30000, 40000, 50000, 60000
price_to	Maximum price (ZAR)	250, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 30000, 40000, 50000, 60000, Max
rating	Minimum customer rating	All, 4★+, 3★+, 2★+, 1★+
discount	Minimum discount percentage	All, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%
page	Starting page number	Integer (e.g., 1, 2, 3)
max_items_per_url	Products to collect	Integer (e.g., 200)

Tip: Use search filters for dynamic queries; use URLs for specific categories or archived results.

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Output Format

Example Output (condensed):

{
  "analytics_data": {
    "category": "adapters"
  },
  "availability": {
    "message_intent": "positive",
    "display_state": "IN_STOCK",
    "intent": "positive",
    "show_message": false
  },
  "base_url": "/digital-world-xbox-360-slim-ac-supply-replacement-charger-adapter/p/itm74d6c0366b16f?pid=TTPH56FMUPMMCCK7",
  "buyability": {
    "intent": "positive",
    "message": null,
    "show_message": false
  },
  "condition_callout": false,
  "flags": {
    "enable_chat": true,
    "enable_compare": false,
    "enable_flipkart_advantage": false,
    "enable_offer_tag": false,
    "enable_visual_discovery": false,
    "enable_wishlist": true,
    "show_secondary_title": true,
    "swatch_available_on_browse_page": true
  },
  "grade": {
    "color": null,
    "id": null,
    "name": null,
    "short_desc": null
  },
  "id": "TTPH56FMUPMMCCK7",
  "item_id": "ITM74D6C0366B16F",
  "key_specs": [
    "Universal",
    "Power Cord Included"
  ],
  "listing_id": "LSTTTPH56FMUPMMCCK7MYZAK7",
  "media": {
    "images": [
      {
        "aspect_ratio": null,
        "content_info": null,
        "height": null,
        "url": "https://www.makro.co.za/asset/rukmini/fccp/{@width}/{@height}/ng-fkpublic-ui-user-fbbe/laptop-adapter/l/x/x/-original-imah575fyn9redef.jpeg?q={@quality}",
        "width": null
      }
    ]
  },
  "pricing": {
    "type": "ListingPriceValue",
    "delivery_charge": {
      "additional_text": null,
      "currency": "INR",
      "decimal_value": "0.00",
      "discount": null,
      "downpayment_rate": 0,
      "downpayment_required": false,
      "name": "Delivery Charges",
      "price_type": null,
      "strike_off": false,
      "text_style": null,
      "value": 0
    },
    "discount_amount": 100,
    "emi_price": null,
    "extra_discount": null,
    "final_price": {
      "additional_text": null,
      "currency": "INR",
      "decimal_value": "299.00",
      "discount": null,
      "downpayment_rate": 0,
      "downpayment_required": false,
      "name": "Total",
      "price_type": null,
      "strike_off": false,
      "text_style": null,
      "value": 299
    },
    "final_savings_text": null,
    "know_more": null,
    "listing_price_type": "REGULAR",
    "mrp": {
      "additional_text": "(incl. of all taxes)",
      "currency": "INR",
      "decimal_value": "399.00",
      "discount": null,
      "downpayment_rate": 0,
      "downpayment_required": false,
      "name": "Maximum Retail Price",
      "price_type": null,
      "strike_off": true,
      "text_style": null,
      "value": 399
    },
    "part_price_info": null,
    "plus_price_info": null,
    "price_descriptions": null,
    "price_per_unit": null,
    "price_tags": null,
    "prices": [
      {
        "additional_text": null,
        "currency": "INR",
        "decimal_value": "399.00",
        "discount": 25,
        "downpayment_rate": 0,
        "downpayment_required": false,
        "name": "Selling Price",
        "price_type": "FSP",
        "strike_off": true,
        "text_style": null,
        "value": 399
      },
      {
        "additional_text": null,
        "currency": "INR",
        "decimal_value": "299.00",
        "discount": null,
        "downpayment_rate": 0,
        "downpayment_required": false,
        "name": "Special Price",
        "price_type": "SPECIAL_PRICE",
        "strike_off": false,
        "text_style": null,
        "value": 299
      }
    ],
    "promotion_end_callout": null,
    "selected": null,
    "show_discount_as_amount": false,
    "title": null,
    "total_discount": 25,
    "upi_price_callout": null,
    "upi_regular_price_title": null
  },
  "product_brand": "Digital World",
  "product_card_tag_details": [],
  "rating": {
    "type": "RatingValue",
    "average": 4.5,
    "base": 5,
    "breakup": [
      0,
      0,
      0,
      1,
      1
    ],
    "count": 2,
    "histogram_base_count": 1,
    "review_count": 0,
    "round_off_count": "2"
  },
  "smart_url": "http://www.makro.co.za/digital-world-xbox-360-slim-ac-supply-replacement-charger-adapter/p/itm74d6c0366b16f?pid=TTPH56FMUPMMCCK7",
  "tags": [],
  "titles": {
    "new_title": "Xbox 360 Slim AC Supply Replacement Charger Adapter",
    "subtitle": "Power Cord Included",
    "super_title": "Digital World",
    "title": "Digital World Xbox 360 Slim AC Supply Replacement Charger Adapter"
  },
  "vertical": "laptop_adapter",
  "warranty_summary": null,
  "from_url": "https://www.makro.co.za/all/computers/laptop-accessories/pr?sid=all,6bo,ai3&otracker=categorytree&otracker=nmenu_sub_Electronics%20%26%20Gaming_0_Accessories"
}

Each scraped product returns structured data across 20+ fields:

Product Identification

Field	Meaning
ID	Unique internal Makro product identifier
Item ID	Standardized item tracking number
Listing ID	Listing-specific identifier
Titles	Product name and variant descriptions
Product Brand	Brand name (e.g., Corsair, Razer, HP)

Pricing & Availability

Field	Meaning
Pricing	Current price (ZAR), original price, discount amount
Availability	Stock status (in-stock, out-of-stock, limited)
Buyability	Whether the product is purchasable now
Condition Callout	Product condition (new, refurbished, used)

Product Details

Field	Meaning
Key Specs	Core specifications (RAM, storage, color, connectivity)
Warranty Summary	Warranty coverage and duration
Tags	Product tags and categories
Product Card Tag Details	Promotional badges (e.g., "Bestseller", "Limited Time")

Media & URLs

Field	Meaning
Media	Product images and video links
Base URL	Direct product page URL on Makro
Smart URL	Tracking-optimized URL for affiliate use

Ratings & Classification

Field	Meaning
Rating	Customer star rating and review count
Grade	Product quality grade or tier
Vertical	Product category hierarchy

Technical Metadata

Field	Meaning
Flags	Special attributes (new arrival, on sale, exclusive)
Analytics Data	View counts, click-through rates, trending indicators

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How to Use

Using URLs (Fastest)

1. Browse Makro and find a search or category page you want to scrape
2. Copy the full URL (e.g., https://www.makro.co.za/all/computers/laptop-accessories/pr?...)
3. Paste into the urls array
4. Set max_items_per_url to your desired limit (200 is recommended)
5. Run the scraper

Using Search Filters (Most Flexible)

1. Enter a keyword (e.g., "wireless mouse")
2. Apply filters:
   • Price range: Set price_from and price_to (ZAR)
   • Rating: Select minimum rating (4★+ filters low-rated items)
   • Discount: Filter products on sale by minimum discount %
   • Sort: Choose sorting (popularity finds bestsellers)
3. Set the starting page number (default: 1)
4. Run the scraper

Troubleshooting:

• If results are empty, verify the keyword is spelled correctly
• For niche products, reduce rating filter to "All" to expand results
• If scraping slows, reduce max_items_per_url below 200

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Use Cases & Applications

• Price comparison sites: Feed real-time Makro prices into aggregator platforms
• Discount tracking: Monitor products on sale and notify subscribers of price drops
• Market research: Analyze pricing trends, brand distribution, and customer satisfaction by category
• Inventory alerts: Track stock availability for high-demand items
• Affiliate marketing: Build product catalogs with live pricing and promotional tags for commission-based sites

The Makro Product Scraper eliminates manual data collection, delivering ready-to-use product intelligence that scales from tens to thousands of items in minutes.

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Conclusion

The Makro.co.za Product Scraper is a powerful tool for anyone building e-commerce applications, tracking market data, or aggregating product information. With flexible search and URL-based modes, detailed output fields, and South African pricing in ZAR, it makes Makro product data accessible and actionable.