1688 Global Scraper & API: Wholesale & Arbitrage
Fast & Cheap ($1.50/1k): Scrape 1688 Global English search, Amazon & TikTok best-seller rankings, MOQ & SKU prices. Filter AliTrading suppliers by CE/FCC/RoHS certifications, 24h/48h dropshipping, Super Factory, unit weights & multi-currency margins. Zero login, MCP & AI ready.
{
"offerId": "800012345678",
"sourceMode": "ranking",
"rank": 1,
"rankingType": "Most_Popular",
"rankingMarket": "JP:amazon",
"countryCode": "JP",
"downstreamPlatform": "amazon",
"categoryId": "3210981",
"categoryName": "Electronics",
"title": "Wireless Bluetooth 5.4 In-Ear Headphones with Digital LED Display",
"titleCn": "新款蓝牙耳机5.4真无线数显入耳式运动降噪耳机跨境批发",
"url": "https://detail.1688.com/offer/800012345678.html",
"globalUrl": "https://air.1688.com/kapp/1688-global/sales/ranking?rankingName=Most_Popular&countryCode=JP&platform=amazon&cateId=3210981",
"imageUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000000.jpg",
"images": [
"https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000000.jpg",
"https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000001.jpg"
],
"priceCny": 18.5,
"localPrice": 2.71,
"localCurrency": "USD",
"localPriceFormatted": "USD 2.71",
"platformRetailPriceUsd": 22.9,
"platformOriginalPrice": 3580.0,
"platformOriginalCurrency": "JPY",
"grossMarginUsd": 20.19,
"grossMarginPct": 88.2,
"matchedSuppliersCount": 14,
"moq": 2,
"unit": "piece",
"unitCn": "个",
"totalStock": 48500,
"exactSalesCount": 12400,
"salesVolume": "10000+",
"momGrowthRate": "320%",
"repurchaseRate": "31%",
"priceTiers": [
{
"minQuantity": 2,
"priceCny": 18.5,
"localPrice": 2.71,
"localCurrency": "USD"
},
{
"minQuantity": 100,
"priceCny": 16.8,
"localPrice": 2.46,
"localCurrency": "USD"
},
{
"minQuantity": 1000,
"priceCny": 15.2,
"localPrice": 2.23,
"localCurrency": "USD"
}
],
"skuCount": 2,
"skuProps": [
{
"name": "Color",
"values": [
{
"name": "Matte Black",
"imageUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000000.jpg"
},
{
"name": "Pearl White",
"imageUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000001.jpg"
}
]
}
],
"skus": [
{
"skuId": "5400000000001",
"specId": "a1b2c3d4e5f60001",
"specAttributes": "Matte Black",
"priceCny": 18.5,
"localPrice": 2.71,
"localCurrency": "USD",
"stock": 25000,
"salesCount": 8200,
"imageUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000000.jpg"
},
{
"skuId": "5400000000002",
"specId": "a1b2c3d4e5f60002",
"specAttributes": "Pearl White",
"priceCny": 18.5,
"localPrice": 2.71,
"localCurrency": "USD",
"stock": 23500,
"salesCount": 4200,
"imageUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example0000000001.jpg"
}
],
"logistics": {
"shippingOrigin": "Guangdong Shenzhen",
"unitWeightKg": 0.12,
"domesticDeliveryFeeCny": 3.5,
"freeDomesticShipping": false,
"serviceNotes": [
"48-hour dispatch guarantee"
]
},
"seller": {
"companyName": "Shenzhen Example Audio Technology Co., Ltd.",
"companyNameCn": "深圳市示例音频科技有限公司",
"companyNameEn": "Shenzhen Example Audio Technology Co., Ltd.",
"sellerLoginId": "example_audio_factory",
"sellerMemberId": "b2b-2200000000001",
"sellerUserId": "2200000000001",
"shopUrl": "https://example-audio.1688.com",
"yearsOn1688": 6,
"repurchaseRate": "31%",
"location": "Guangdong Shenzhen",
"sellerType": "manufacture",
"isSuperFactory": true,
"isFactoryDealer": true
},
"crossBorderFlags": {
"isCrossBorderSupply": true,
"supportsDropshipping": true,
"freeDropshippingPostage": false,
"hastaohuo": true
},
"leafCategoryNameCn": "蓝牙耳机",
"descriptionContentUrl": "https://cbu01.alicdn.com/img/ibank/O1CN01example_desc.html",
"detailEnriched": true,
"scrapedAt": "2026-11-10T12:00:00+00:00"
}
Features
What the 1688 Global Scraper & API: Wholesale & Arbitrage Extracts
Downstream Retail vs. 1688 Factory Price Spread
For Amazon Japan (JP:amazon) and TikTok Shop (JP:tiktok, ID:tiktok, VN:tiktok, MY:tiktok, TH:tiktok, PH:tiktok, SG:tiktok), each record includes the downstream retail selling price (platformRetailPriceUsd and native platformOriginalPrice), the 1688 factory wholesale price (localPrice, priceCny), and the pre-calculated Gross Arbitrage Margin in both dollars (grossMarginUsd) and.
Hot Select Verification Badges
Restrict results to global_trade_verified (Global Trade Verified), global_trade_choice (Global Trade Choice), super_factory (Alibaba Verified Super Factories), certified_merchant (Audited Enterprise Merchants), or precise_weight_dimensions (Calibrated Weight & Dimensions for FBA/Air Freight).
Wholesale Quantity Price Brackets
Full multi-tier bulk pricing schedule (e.g., 2+ pcs, 100+ pcs, 1,000+ pcs) in both CNY and your selected currency.
Shipping Speed & Dropshipping
Target dropshipping (1-Piece Cross-Border Dropshipping), shipping_24h (24-Hour Fast Dispatch), or shipping_48h (48-Hour Fast Dispatch).
Integration
Run It From Python or n8n
from apify_client import ApifyClient
client = ApifyClient("YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN")
run_input = {
"mode": "auto",
"queries": ["Shoes"],
"maxItems": 30,
"detailLevel": "full",
"currency": "USD",
"sortBy": "normal"
}
run = client.actor("unitbytes/1688-global-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item.get("title"), item.get("titleCn"), item.get("categoryName"))n8n Workflow Template
Schedule this scraper and send results to Google Sheets, Airtable, or Slack.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: 1. Do I need a 1688 account, Chinese phone number (+86), or cookies?
No. The Actor initializes its own cross-border session automatically on every run. You do not need a 1688 login, Alipay account, or session cookies.
Q: 2. How are grossMarginUsd and grossMarginPct calculated in Ranking mode?
When scraping downstream marketplace rankings (JP:amazon, JP:tiktok, ID:tiktok, VN:tiktok, MY:tiktok, TH:tiktok, PH:tiktok, SG:tiktok), 1688 Global matches each trending downstream retail product to the Chinese factories producing it and provides the downstream retail price (platformRetailPriceUsd). The Actor computes
Q: 3. Can I combine multiple export certifications (e.g., CE + FCC + RoHS) in one search?
Yes. Pass an array of certification codes in certifications (for example, ["CE", "FCC", "RoHS"]) or select a single certificate in the certification dropdown. Both parameters are merged automatically and filtered server-side.
Q: 4. What happens if I select a China-specific category ID with an Amazon Japan or TikTok Shop market?
Each downstream market (JP:amazon, VN:tiktok, etc.) has its own platform-specific category tree. If you leave rankingCategory set to "" or "auto" (or if a custom cateId is not present in that downstream platform's taxonomy), the Actor automatically queries the market's live category tree and resolves the default top category so your run always succeeds.
How to Scrape 1688.com Without an Account in 2026 (The Importer's Sourcing Guide)
Step-by-step guide with pricing and Python examples.
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