Alibaba Scraper API
Extract supplier information, product details, pricing, and more from Alibaba. Perfect for e-commerce sourcing, competitive analysis, and supply chain research.
Use Cases
Product Sourcing
Find and compare products from multiple suppliers. Extract pricing, MOQ, and specifications to identify the best sourcing options for your business needs.
Price Monitoring
Track wholesale prices and inventory availability on Alibaba. Monitor how product pricing changes over time or differs between suppliers for the same item.
Supplier Vetting
Gather detailed supplier information and product offerings. Evaluate supplier credibility, years in business, and customer feedback before making sourcing decisions.
Market Research
Analyze trends in global trade and manufacturing. Collect data on popular products, emerging suppliers, and industry hotspots by scraping Alibaba categories and listings.
API Endpoints
Available endpoints for the Alibaba Scraper API
/v1/alibaba/product Alibaba Product API
Scrape a public Alibaba product detail page from a search result URL.
Parameters
url string required Alibaba product URL returned by alibaba/search. /v1/alibaba/search Alibaba API
Scrape public Alibaba showroom product pages by query.
Parameters
limit integer Maximum number of results to return. query string required Search query. Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Alibaba Scraper API
Can I get contact details of suppliers?
Our API provides all publicly available information on the supplier page, such as company name, address, and contact person if listed. However, direct contact details like email may be hidden behind Alibaba's messaging system and not directly scrapeable.
How many products can I retrieve from a search query?
You can retrieve as many results as Alibaba provides by iterating through pages. Our API supports pagination so you can sequentially request page 1, 2, 3, etc., to gather thousands of listings if needed.
Is the data updated in real time?
Yes, every request fetches the latest data directly from Alibaba. You’ll get current prices, stock availability, and up-to-date supplier info at the time of the request.
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