🌐 Alibaba Scraper: Wholesale Products, Prices & Suppliers

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💡 Why Choose Pay-Per-Event Over "Free" Competitor Scrapers?

• "Free" scrapers cost significantly more in hidden compute fees: Competitor scrapers on Apify run heavy headless browsers (2–4 GB RAM) that drain your Apify platform compute credits at $0.05–$0.15/minute, crash with Out-Of-Memory errors, and frequently get blocked.
• This Pay-Per-Event API scraper runs on 256MB RAM: Sub-second startup, zero browser freezes, guaranteed working image links, and costs only $0.0015 per item ($1.50 per 1,000 items).
• 100% Risk-Free Trial: With Apify's default $5.00 free monthly credit, you can extract over 3,300+ wholesale items every month completely free before spending a single cent.

The fastest, cheapest, and most comprehensive Alibaba.com scraper and global B2B wholesale product extractor on Apify. Built specifically for Amazon FBA brand owners, cross-border e-commerce sellers, Shopify dropshippers, and global procurement teams. Extract direct factory prices from Alibaba.com, bulk volume discount tiers, minimum order quantities (MOQ), Amazon FBA unit weight & carton dimensions, SKU variant matrices (colors/models), Verified Supplier audit credentials (TÜV Rheinland / SGS), CE/FCC/RoHS certifications, lead times, and 100% working CDN photos — exported directly into Excel (.xlsx), CSV, or Google Sheets with zero coding required.

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🏆 Why Sourcing Teams Choose This Alibaba Scraper

Most scrapers only extract a basic product title and an approximate single price. This tool was custom-engineered for professional importers, Amazon FBA sellers, procurement managers, and e-commerce buyers who need actionable manufacturer intelligence:

• Cheapest Wholesale Sourcing on Apify: Only $1.50 per 1,000 search items and $2.50 per 1,000 full detail items (Apify Subscribers: $0.90 & $2.00) — up to 70% cheaper than others with zero monthly subscription locks.
• Flat Spreadsheet-Ready Columns: Every supplier metric (supplierName, supplierCountry, supplierYears, isVerifiedSupplier, tradeAssurance, supplierRating, supplierResponseTime, supplierOnTimeDeliveryRate) is available at the root level for instant 1-click Excel (.xlsx) and CSV exports.
• Amazon FBA Packaging & Freight Calculator Fields: Extracts exact single-unit gross weight (unitWeightKg, e.g. 0.08 kg) and package dimensions (packageSizeCm, e.g. 22X12X2 cm) so you can calculate air/sea freight and Amazon FBA fulfillment fees automatically.
• Full SKU Variant Matrices: Extracts all color, model, and size variations (skuVariants & skuCount) with variant-specific images.
• Product & Factory Certifications: Automatically captures CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, ISO9001 compliance badges (certifications).
• Real Factory Volume Discounts: View the exact wholesale tiered discount brackets (e.g. 50–199 pcs: $4.20, 200–999 pcs: $3.80, 1,000+ pcs: $3.20) so you know your real unit costs before ordering.
• Production Lead Times by Quantity: Inspect the manufacturer's real production timeline breakdown (e.g. 1–100 pcs: 7 days, 101–500 pcs: 12 days) before requesting samples.
• Verified Factory Audits: Cut out middlemen and trading agents by filtering directly for Alibaba-certified Verified Suppliers (on-site audited by TÜV Rheinland or SGS).

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🥊 How It Compares to Other Alibaba Scrapers

Sourcing Capability	🌐 This Alibaba Scraper	⚠️ Other Alibaba Actors	📦 Generic Web Scrapers
Search Item Price (per 1,000)	🏆 $1.50 (Subscribers: $0.90)	$3.00 – $5.00 / 1k	Unpredictable costs
Full Detail Price (per 1,000)	🏆 $2.50 (Subscribers: $2.00)	$4.00 – $8.00 / 1k	Expensive fees
Start Fee	$0.0001 (Virtually Free)	Up to $0.01 (100x higher)	High startup costs
Scraping Speed	⚡ Starts in Seconds (<1s)	⚠️ Slow (20–40s delay)	⚠️ Very slow & freezes
FBA Unit Weight & Carton Size	✅ Included (unitWeightKg, packageSizeCm)	❌ Missing	❌ None
SKU Variant Matrix & Photos	✅ Included (skuVariants, skuCount)	❌ Missing	❌ None
Product Certifications (CE/FCC)	✅ Included (certifications)	❌ Missing	❌ None
Wholesale Volume Pricing	✅ Exact Bulk Tiers (100, 500, 2k pcs)	⚠️ Rough min/max price only	❌ Missing
Production Lead Times	✅ Factory Delivery Schedule by Qty	❌ Ignored / Not extracted	❌ None
Verified Supplier Audits	✅ TÜV Rheinland & SGS Audits Included	⚠️ Often missing or paid add-on	❌ None
Flat Excel/CSV Columns	✅ 22+ Flat Root Columns	⚠️ Nested JSON objects	❌ Raw HTML

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📊 5-Row Sample Output Preview (Excel / CSV Ready)

Product Title	Price ($)	MOQ	Unit Weight	Package Size	SKU Count	Supplier Name	Country	Verified Audit	Certifications
Wireless ANC Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3	$4.20	50 pcs	0.14 kg	10X10X4 cm	6	Shenzhen Audio Tech Co., Ltd.	CN	✅ TÜV Rheinland	CE, FCC, RoHS
MagSafe Shockproof Matte Phone Case	$0.68	200 pcs	0.08 kg	22X12X2 cm	42	Guangzhou Ruite Moulding Ltd.	CN	✅ SGS Audited	CE, RoHS
Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler 40oz	$3.85	100 pcs	0.52 kg	15X11X28 cm	18	Zhejiang Haers Drinkware Corp.	CN	✅ TÜV Rheinland	LFGB, FDA, ISO9001
Ergonomic Memory Foam Travel Pillow	$2.15	50 pcs	0.32 kg	28X26X14 cm	8	Ningbo Comfort Home Textile Co.	CN	✅ Verified Supplier	OEKO-TEX, CE
Fast 65W GaN USB-C Wall Charger	$5.40	100 pcs	0.18 kg	12X8X5 cm	4	Dongguan Volt Electronics Ltd.	CN	✅ TÜV / CE / FCC	UL, CE, FCC, PSE

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💰 Transparent Pay-Per-Event (PPE) Pricing

You only pay for what you extract with zero hidden monthly subscriptions:

Event ID	Event Title	Standard Price (Free Users)	Apify Subscriber Price	What You Get
search-item	Search Product Listing	$0.0015 ($1.50 / 1k)	$0.0009 ($0.90 / 1k)	Product title, price range, MOQ, flat supplier columns, country, review rating, certifications, and preview image.
detail-item	Full B2B Product Detail & Supplier Audit	$0.0025 ($2.50 / 1k)	$0.0020 ($2.00 / 1k)	Complete tiered volume discount ladders, MOQ, FBA weight & dimensions, SKU variant matrix, sample pricing, lead time schedule, TÜV/SGS audit credentials, and full technical specifications.
apify-actor-start	Actor Start	$0.0001 ($0.10 / 1k)	$0.0001 ($0.10 / 1k)	Nominal platform initialization fee per run.

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📦 What Data Does This Scraper Extract?

1. Product, FBA Logistics & Pricing Intelligence

• Product ID & Canonical URL: Clean canonical listing link (url, productUrl) and unique offerId.
• Base Price & Tiered Volume Pricing: Exact price range and quantity discount brackets (tieredPrices).
• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Cleanly formatted purchase threshold (minOrderQuantity).
• Amazon FBA Logistics Specs: Single-unit gross weight in kilograms (unitWeightKg), package dimensions in centimeters (packageSizeCm), and price type (priceType).
• SKU Variant Matrix: Full list of product variations (skuVariants, skuCount) such as colors, models, and plug types with variant images.
• Product Certifications: Compliance certificates (certifications, certificationDetails) such as CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, FDA.
• Production Lead Times: Staged manufacturing lead times by order volume (leadTime).

2. Flat & Nested Verified Supplier Intelligence

• Flat Spreadsheet Columns: supplierId, supplierName, supplierCountry, supplierYears, isVerifiedSupplier, tradeAssurance, supplierRating, supplierReviewCount, supplierUrl, supplierBusinessType, supplierEmployees, supplierResponseTime, supplierOnTimeDeliveryRate, supplierTransactions6mAmount, supplierTransactions6mOrders, supplierMainMarkets.
• Nested supplier Object: Retained in parallel for backward compatibility with existing API integrations.

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🛠️ Input Parameters Reference

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
mode	String	"products"	"products" (Wholesale Products, Tiered Prices, FBA Specs & SKUs), "suppliers" (1 Row = 1 Unique Verified Manufacturer), or "inventory" (Full Seller Store Catalog & Ready-to-Ship Pagination).
keyword	String	"wireless earbuds" (prefill)	Primary product or supplier keyword to search on Alibaba.com. Fast 1-click single-query search.
queries	Array	[]	List of product or supplier keywords to search on Alibaba.com for bulk/batch multi-keyword runs.
maxItems	Integer	20	Maximum number of items to extract (default 20 items in Full mode costs ~$0.05, 100% free under $5 monthly credit).
detailLevel	String	"full"	"full" (tiered volume pricing, FBA weight/size, SKU matrix, specs, TÜV/SGS audits at $2.50/1k) or "summary" (high-speed search/catalog cards at $1.50/1k).
sortBy	String	"default"	"default", "priceAsc", "priceDesc", "reviewScore", "newest".
verifiedOnly	Boolean	false	Filter strictly for Verified Suppliers (on-site audited by TÜV Rheinland / SGS).
tradeAssuranceOnly	Boolean	false	Filter strictly for suppliers supporting Alibaba Trade Assurance buyer payment safeguards.
minOrderQuantityMax	Integer	null	Filter products with MOQ less than or equal to this threshold.
country	String	""	Filter suppliers by origin country code (e.g. 'CN', 'VN', 'IN', 'TR').
productUrls	Array	[]	List of direct product URLs to scrape directly.
supplierUrls	Array	[]	List of direct supplier URLs (company_profile.html or storefront root) to audit directly.
storeUrls	Array	[]	List of seller store URLs (productlist-1.html or storefront root) to paginate their full product catalog.
inventoryFilter	String	"all"	Store inventory filter: "all" (Full Catalog), "rts" (Ready-to-Ship Only), "ctz" (Customizable / OEM Only), or "dropshipping".
categoryUrl	String	""	Direct Alibaba.com category, search, or store catalog URL.
resumptionToken	String	""	Token from a previous run to resume pagination exactly where it left off.
proxyConfiguration	Object	{"useApifyProxy": true}	Apify Residential proxy (default) or custom residential proxies.

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📤 Sample Output Data (JSON)

{
  "id": "1601918386232",
  "offerId": "1601918386232",
  "productId": "1601918386232",
  "title": "Premium Crystal Clear TPU PC Case for iPhone 17 18 Pro Max Strong Magnetic Charging Shockproof Transparent Phone Cover",
  "url": "https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Premium-Crystal-Clear-TPU-PC-Case_1601918386232.html",
  "productUrl": "https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Premium-Crystal-Clear-TPU-PC-Case_1601918386232.html",
  "price": 0.68,
  "priceMin": 0.51,
  "priceMax": 0.68,
  "currency": "USD",
  "minOrderQuantity": "Min. order: 200 pieces",
  "unitWeightKg": 0.08,
  "packageSizeCm": "22X12X2 cm",
  "priceType": "ladder",
  "skuCount": 42,
  "certifications": ["CE", "RoHS"],
  "supplierId": "231214142",
  "supplierName": "Guangzhou Ruite Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.",
  "supplierCountry": "CN",
  "supplierYears": "9 yrs",
  "isVerifiedSupplier": true,
  "tradeAssurance": true,
  "supplierRating": 4.7,
  "supplierReviewCount": 99,
  "supplierResponseTime": "≤2h",
  "supplierOnTimeDeliveryRate": "100.0%",
  "supplierUrl": "https://ruitetec.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html",
  "tieredPrices": [
    { "minQuantity": 200, "maxQuantity": 2999, "price": 0.68, "unit": "piece" },
    { "minQuantity": 3000, "maxQuantity": 29999, "price": 0.65, "unit": "piece" },
    { "minQuantity": 30000, "maxQuantity": null, "price": 0.51, "unit": "piece" }
  ],
  "skuVariants": [
    {
      "skuId": "10001",
      "attributes": { "Color": "Clear", "Applicable Models": "iPhone 17 Pro Max" },
      "price": 0.68,
      "image": "https://sc04.alicdn.com/kf/He0c23016d3854f688506c3d7090724e8a.png"
    }
  ],
  "supplier": {
    "id": "231214142",
    "name": "Guangzhou Ruite Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.",
    "country": "CN",
    "yearsActive": "9 yrs",
    "isVerified": true,
    "tradeAssurance": true,
    "rating": 4.7,
    "reviewCount": 99,
    "responseTime": "≤2h",
    "onTimeDeliveryRate": "100.0%",
    "storeUrl": "https://ruitetec.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html",
    "homeUrl": "https://ruitetec.en.alibaba.com/"
  },
  "leadTime": {
    "ladderPeriodList": [
      { "minQuantity": 1, "maxQuantity": 100, "processPeriod": 8 },
      { "minQuantity": 101, "maxQuantity": 1000, "processPeriod": 12 }
    ]
  },
  "specifications": {
    "compatible brand": "For iPhone, For Samsung",
    "material": "TPU+PC",
    "OEM/ODM": "Warmly Welcomed"
  },
  "detailLevel": "full"
}

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🔌 MCP Server Setup: Claude Code, Cursor & AI Agents

Connect this scraper directly to Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI agent via the hosted Apify MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=actors,docs,unitbytes/alibaba-scraper"
    }
  }
}

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⚖️ Compliance & Privacy

This actor extracts strictly publicly available wholesale catalog and supplier information from Alibaba.com. It does not log into buyer/seller accounts, bypass authentication paywalls, or collect private communications. Data processing must respect fair use, copyright, and regional privacy regulations—see Apify's comprehensive guide on the legality of web scraping and ensure compliance with your jurisdiction's regulations and applicable terms.

Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Alibaba.com, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, or any of its subsidiaries.

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