Creating a Python Dashboard for Amazon Market Insights with SellerMagnet
In today's competitive e-commerce landscape, access to real-time Amazon market data is crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their strategies. A custom Python dashboard can provide invaluable insights for competitive analysis, inventory management, and market research. This post will guide you through creating such a dashboard using SellerMagnet's powerful Amazon data API.
Why Build a Custom Amazon Market Insights Dashboard?
Off-the-shelf solutions often lack the flexibility to cater to specific business needs. A custom dashboard allows you to:
- Focus on Relevant Metrics: Track the KPIs that matter most to your business.
- Automate Data Collection: Eliminate manual data gathering and analysis.
- Visualize Data Effectively: Present insights in an easily digestible format.
- Integrate with Existing Systems: Seamlessly connect with your current workflows.
Leveraging SellerMagnet's API for Amazon Data
SellerMagnet API provides comprehensive access to Amazon product and market data. Here are some practical use cases and examples:
1. Tracking Product Performance with Amazon Product Statistics
The Amazon Product Statistics endpoint provides detailed statistics for a specific Amazon product. This is vital for monitoring sales rank, review counts, and other key metrics over time.
Use Case: Monitor the performance of your flagship product to identify trends and potential issues.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-statistics?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"asin": "B08N5WRWNW",
"amazonPrice": 2999,
"bestSellerRank": 123,
"buyBoxPrice": 2999,
"buyBoxFulfillment": "FBA",
"buyBoxSellerIdHistory": [
[
"2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"A123456789012"
]
],
"salesRankHistory": [
[
"2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
123
]
],
"trackingSince": "2023-01-01",
"graphs": {
"priceTrend": [
{
"timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"price": 2999
}
],
"rankTrend": [
{
"timestamp": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 123
}
]
},
"metadata": {
"category": "Electronics",
"lastUpdated": "2024-01-02T00:00:00Z"
}
}
}
2. Identifying Product Identifiers with Amazon ASIN Converter
The Amazon ASIN Converter endpoint converts between ASIN and EAN identifiers. This is essential for matching product data across different systems.
Use Case: Quickly find the EAN for an ASIN to integrate Amazon product data into your global inventory system.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-asin-converter?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&conversion_direction=asin-to-ean&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"asin": "B08N5WRWNW",
"eanList": [
"1234567890123"
],
"listedSince": "2020-11-05T01:00:00",
"productTitle": "Example Product Title"
}
}
3. Monitoring Seller Reputation with Get Amazon Seller Review
The Get Amazon Seller Review endpoint provides valuable insights into seller performance. Track seller feedback to identify potential competitors and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
Use Case: Monitor the reputation of your competitors to identify areas where you can outperform them.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-seller-review?sellerId=A1B2C3D4E5F6G7&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"marketplace": {
"ATVPDKIKX0DER": {
"last5Reviews": [
{
"dateRated": "By John Doe on January 1, 2024.",
"reviewText": "Great product!",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
}
],
"sellerFeedback": {
"30": {
"rating": "4.5",
"reviewsCount": "10"
},
"90": {
"rating": "4.3",
"reviewsCount": "30"
},
"365": {
"rating": "4.0",
"reviewsCount": "100"
},
"lifetime": {
"rating": "4.2",
"reviewsCount": "1000"
}
}
}
},
"sellerId": "A1B2C3D4E5F6G7"
}
}
4. Fetching Product Details with Get Amazon Product
The Get Amazon Product endpoint retrieves detailed product information, including features, dimensions, and other attributes. This is crucial for competitive analysis and product comparison.
Use Case: Scrape all details for a product
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-lookup?asin=B0CL61F39H&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"productInfo": {
"additionalDetails": {
"ASIN": "B0CL61F39H",
"Batteries": "1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)",
"Best Sellers Rank": "Nr. 31 in Video Games Nr. 1 in PlayStation 5 Consoles",
"Customer Rating": "4.7 out of 5 stars",
"Date First Available": "December 10, 2023",
"Item Weight": "10.6 pounds",
"Item model number": "CFI-2015",
"Manufacturer": "Sony",
"Number of Reviews": "7,092 ratings",
"Product Dimensions": "14 x 17 x 7 inches; 10.6 Pounds",
"Release date": "December 10, 2023",
"Type of item": "Video Game"
},
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"bestsellerRanks": {
"main_category": {
"name": "Video Games",
"rank": 31
},
"subcategory": {
"name": "PlayStation",
"rank": 1
}
},
"bulletPoints": [
"Model Number CFI-2000",
"Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials, ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)",
"Vertical Stand sold separately"
],
"buyBoxInfo": {
"currencyCode": "USD",
"currencyName": "United States Dollar",
"currencySymbol": "$",
"price": 444.99,
"sellerId": "A3853PJW50SJG8"
},
"categories": {
"bestsellerCategory": [
{
"id": "20972781011",
"index": 1,
"name": "PlayStation 5",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=dp_bc_2?ie=UTF8&node=20972781011"
},
{
"id": "20972796011",
"index": 2,
"name": "Consoles",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=20972796011"
}
],
"rootCategory": {
"id": "468642",
"name": "Video Games",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/computer-video-games-hardware-accessories/b/ref=dp_bc_1?ie=UTF8&node=468642"
}
},
"description": [
"Model Number CFI-2000",
"Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials, ASTRO’s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)",
"Vertical Stand sold separately",
"The PS5 console unleashes new gaming possibilities that you never anticipated. Experience lightning fast loading with an ultra-high speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio*, and an all-new generation of incredible PlayStation games. Lightning Speed - Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do. Stunning Games - Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5 features. Play a back catalog of supported PS4 games. Breathtaking Immersion - Discover a deeper gaming experience with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio technology. Vertical stand sold separately. *3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones. Set up and latest system software update required."
],
"details": {
"ASIN": "B0CL61F39H",
"Batteries": "1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)",
"Date First Available": "December 10, 2023",
"Item Weight": "10.6 pounds",
"Item model number": "CFI-2015",
"Manufacturer": "Sony",
"Platform": "PlayStation 5",
"Product Dimensions": "14 x 17 x 7 inches; 10.6 Pounds",
"Release date": "December 10, 2023",
"Type of item": "Video Game"
},
"hasAPlusContent": true,
"images": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ECK5cY-2L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41srF-iY93L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tVr19I3zL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HMaO9jO3L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e8hPmeoYL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Gj1Kc5R5L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r6PutKGwL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717Id5h1fhL._SL1000_.jpg"
],
"link": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL61F39H",
"listedSinceDate": "2023-12-10",
"mainImage": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kTNmpm6vL.jpg",
"marketplaceId": "ATVPDKIKX0DER",
"reviews": {
"averageRating": 4.7,
"reviewSummary": "4.7 out of 5 stars",
"totalReviews": 7092
},
"title": "PlayStation®5 console (slim)",
"variations": [
{
"asin": "B0F6968Y5G",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL5KNB9M",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation®5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0F691TJTP",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation®5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD54CGQ8",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD4WGVH5",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation®5 console (slim)"
}
}
],
"videos": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/8af0ddf1-55f5-4e71-9463-39602c3edbae/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/50938d5c-2a9b-427a-b766-21b7cd63502e/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8"
]
}
},
"success": true
}
5. Analyzing Product Offers with Get Amazon Product Offers
The Get Amazon Product Offers endpoint lists all offers for a product, including price, seller, condition, and inventory details. This is critical for pricing strategies and competitor analysis.
Use Case: Monitor competitor pricing
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-offers?asin=B0CL61F39H&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"buyBox": {
"condition": "New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 30,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 499,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 499,
"totalReviews": 0
},
"currency": {
"code": "USD",
"name": "United States Dollar",
"symbol": "$"
},
"marketplaceId": "ATVPDKIKX0DER",
"offers": [
{
"condition": "New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 30,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 499,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 499,
"totalReviews": 0
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-07-07",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 10,
"positivePercentage": 78,
"priceWithoutShipping": 409.99,
"sellerId": "A17J18A7XABQI9",
"sellerName": "PRICE 2 SAVE",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 409.99,
"totalReviews": 6892
}
],
"productLink": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL61F39H",
"productMainImage": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kTNmpm6vL.jpg",
"productTitle": "PlayStation®5 console (slim)"
},
"success": true
}
Building Your Python Dashboard
Here’s a high-level overview of the steps involved in building your Python dashboard:
- Set up Your Environment: Install Python and necessary libraries (e.g., Flask/Django for the web framework, requests for API calls, and charting libraries like Matplotlib or Plotly).
- Create API Request Functions: Write Python functions to interact with SellerMagnet's API endpoints.
- Design Your Dashboard Layout: Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create an intuitive and informative dashboard layout.
- Implement Data Visualization: Use charting libraries to display the data retrieved from the API in a meaningful way.
- Deploy Your Dashboard: Host your dashboard on a server or cloud platform for easy access.
Additional SellerMagnet API Endpoints for Enhanced Insights
- Get Amazon Marketplaces: Retrieve a list of supported Amazon marketplaces.
- Search Amazon: Search for Amazon products by keyword.
- Get Amazon Bestsellers: Fetch top-selling products in a specific category.
- Get Amazon Deals Categories: List categories with active Amazon deals.
- Amazon Product Search Estimated Sells: Retrieve estimated sales data for an Amazon product by ASIN.
Benefits of Using SellerMagnet
- Comprehensive Data: Access a wide range of Amazon product and market data.
- Real-Time Insights: Get up-to-date information for informed decision-making.
- Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrate the API into your existing systems.
- Scalable Solution: Handle large volumes of data with ease.
Conclusion
Creating a custom Python dashboard using SellerMagnet's API is a powerful way to gain actionable insights into the Amazon marketplace. By automating data collection and visualization, you can make data-driven decisions to optimize your e-commerce strategies. Try SellerMagnet for free today!