# Alibaba Category Scraper (`getdataforme/alibaba-category-scraper`) Actor Extract comprehensive product data from Alibaba's marketplace using keyword searches. This Apify Actor scrapes details like prices, supplier ratings, images, and certifications, delivering structured JSON output for easy analysis.... - **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/alibaba-category-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, E-commerce - **Features:** Limited permissions - **Stats:** 62 total users, 7 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $9.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md. ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run. For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below. Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`). # README ## Alibaba Category Scraper ### Introduction ![Alibaba Category Scraper](https://i.ibb.co/JFR8v1ZS/Alibaba-Category-Search-scraper.png) The Alibaba Category Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Alibaba's vast marketplace based on search keywords. It enables users to gather comprehensive data on products, suppliers, and pricing, making it an essential tool for e-commerce research and analysis. By automating the scraping process, this Actor saves time and provides reliable, structured data for informed decision-making. ### Features - **Comprehensive Product Data**: Extracts detailed information including product IDs, titles, prices, images, and supplier details for each item. - **Supplier Insights**: Provides ratings, review counts, certifications, and supplier capabilities to assess credibility and performance. - **Flexible Search**: Supports keyword-based searches to target specific categories or products on Alibaba. - **High Volume Handling**: Capable of scraping up to 10,000 items per run, ideal for large-scale data collection. - **Reliable and Fast**: Built with robust error handling and optimized for speed, ensuring consistent results without interruptions. - **Structured Output**: Delivers clean JSON data that's easy to integrate into databases, spreadsheets, or analytics tools. - **No Coding Required**: User-friendly interface for quick setup and execution directly from the Apify platform. ### Input Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | Example | |----------------|---------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------| | searchKeywords | string | Yes | The search keywords to scrape products for on Alibaba. | "women" | | maxItems | integer | No | Maximum number of products to scrape. Must be between 1 and 10000. | 50 | ### Example Usage #### Input ```json { "searchKeywords": "women", "maxItems": 50 } ``` #### Output ```json [ { "productId": "1601468886591", "productUrl": "https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/PU-Leather-Shoulder-Bags-Women-Handbags_1601468886591.html?priceId=82c5c4db295a45b5be26fa19d0cb5699", "title": "PU Leather Shoulder Bags Women Handbags Ladies Bags 2025", "price": "$1.80", "currency": "$", "minOrderQuantity": 2, "minOrderUnit": "pieces", "soldCount": 1, "mainImage": "https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/H337b4561cab041198a4a21f32f7bdf69H.jpg.jpg", "additionalImages": [ "https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/H4a03cb404c3d46868e997fd24c5f0601s.jpg.jpg", "https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/H10c4ae608d3e4896ad522294ab556aa0i.jpg.jpg", "https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/H4e13fc8a203646159fc67f5d599e27c7S.jpg.jpg", "https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/H89e9a509fad8487ca73681484da71ba7M.jpg.jpg", "https://s.alicdn.com/@sc04/kf/H1ce3ed5993604f3ea0ff16926c6f0308y.jpg.jpg" ], "supplierId": "283059725", "supplierName": "Guangxi Lingzhi Trading Co., Ltd.", "supplierUrl": "https://lexustrading.en.alibaba.com/", "supplierProfileUrl": "https://lexustrading.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html", "supplierCountry": "CN", "goldSupplierYears": 3, "overallRating": 4.8, "reviewCount": 117, "productScore": 4.9, "serviceScore": 4.9, "shippingScore": 4.8, "sellingPoints": [ "[object Object]", "[object Object]" ], "badges": [], "certifications": [], "isGoldSupplier": true, "isTradeAssurance": true, "isTrustedSupplier": true, "isPromotedProduct": true, "capabilities": [ "300+ store reviews", "36% reorder rate", "300+ views from North America", "≤3h response time" ], "sourceUrl": "https://www.alibaba.com/", "scrapedAt": "2026-02-25T11:51:20.388Z" } ] ``` ### Use Cases - **Market Research**: Analyze trends in product availability, pricing, and supplier performance across categories. - **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor competitors' offerings and pricing strategies on Alibaba. - **Price Monitoring**: Track price fluctuations and minimum order quantities for bulk purchasing decisions. - **Content Aggregation**: Collect product images, descriptions, and details for e-commerce websites or catalogs. - **Academic Research**: Gather data on global trade patterns and supplier certifications for studies. - **Business Automation**: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or dashboards for automated reporting. ### Installation and Usage 1. Search for "Alibaba Category Scraper" in the Apify Store 2. Click "Try for free" or "Run" 3. Configure input parameters 4. Click "Start" to begin extraction 5. Monitor progress in the log 6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel) ### Output Format The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a scraped product. Key fields include productId, productUrl, title, price, currency, minOrderQuantity, minOrderUnit, soldCount, mainImage, additionalImages, supplier details (e.g., supplierName, supplierCountry, overallRating), certifications, badges, and timestamps like scrapedAt. This structured format ensures easy parsing and analysis, with fields like capabilities providing insights into supplier reliability. ### Support For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact: - Email: support@getdataforme.com - Subject line: "custom support" - Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/ We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor! *** ### PART 2: Concise Description Unlock Alibaba's product data effortlessly! This scraper extracts detailed info on products, suppliers, and prices based on keywords. Features include high-volume scraping, supplier ratings, and structured JSON output. Perfect for market research, competitive analysis, and price monitoring. Try it free on Apify Store today! (248 characters) # Actor input Schema ## `searchKeywords` (type: `string`): The search keywords to scrape products for on Alibaba. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of products to scrape. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchKeywords": "women", "maxItems": 50 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/alibaba-category-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("getdataforme/alibaba-category-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}") for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call getdataforme/alibaba-category-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,getdataforme/alibaba-category-scraper" } } } ``` The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer ` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations). ## OpenAPI specification Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/14oqpbfScmP4LdsfC/builds/FOpnRGK1FyGweMpQG/openapi.json