Scraping Amazon Product Variant Trends with SellerMagnetAPI for Customization
In the competitive landscape of e-commerce, understanding the nuances of product performance is critical. For businesses operating on Amazon, tracking trends across product variants offers a strategic advantage. This post explores how to leverage the SellerMagnet API at https://sellermagnet-api.com to scrape and analyze these trends, enabling informed decisions in customization, inventory management, and competitive analysis.
Why Track Product Variant Trends?
Amazon product variants—sizes, colors, models, etc.—often exhibit differing performance metrics. Monitoring these differences can provide insights into:
- Demand Forecasting: Predict which variants will be most popular.
- Customization Strategies: Identify opportunities for tailored product offerings.
- Inventory Optimization: Allocate resources to high-performing variants.
- Competitive Benchmarking: Compare variant performance against competitors.
SellerMagnet’s API provides the tools necessary to capture this data efficiently.
Getting Started with SellerMagnetAPI
SellerMagnetAPI offers a robust solution for extracting Amazon product data. To start, you'll need an API key, which you can obtain by signing up for a free trial on our Try Free page. Once you have your API key, you can begin making requests to our endpoints.
Practical Use Cases and Code Examples
1. Retrieving Product Statistics
The Amazon Product Statistics endpoint is your gateway to understanding product performance. By providing the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) and marketplace ID, you can access a wealth of data, including sales rank history, Buy Box information, and more.
Here's a sample request using curl:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-statistics?asin=B0CLTBHXWQ&marketplaceId=APJ6JRA9NG5V4&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
And a sample response:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B0CLTBHXWQ",
"productTitle": "Playstation 5 Console Edizione Digital Slim",
"buyBoxPrice": 41800,
"buyBoxFulfillment": "FBM",
"buyBoxSellerIdHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"A2I59UVTUWUFH0"
]
],
"categoryTree": [
{
"catId": 412603031,
"name": "Videogiochi"
},
{
"catId": 20904349031,
"name": "PlayStation 5"
},
{
"catId": 20904364031,
"name": "Console"
}
],
"graphs": {
"amazonAsSellerPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913774/B0CLTBHXWQ_amazon_price_1749913773.png",
"lowestFBAPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913776/B0CLTBHXWQ_fba_price_1749913773.png",
"lowestFBMPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913775/B0CLTBHXWQ_fbm_price_1749913773.png",
"monthlySoldHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913778/B0CLTBHXWQ_monthly_sold_1749913773.png",
"productRatingHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913777/B0CLTBHXWQ_rating_1749913773.png"
},
"listedSince": "2023-12-30 01:00:00",
"lowestFBAPrice": 44999,
"lowestFBMPrice": 41700,
"marketplaceId": "APJ6JRA9NG5V4",
"marketplaceNewPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14",
41700
]
],
"offers": {
"A11IL2PNWYJU7H": {
"isFBA": true,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 06:22:00",
44999,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-05-29 11:32:00",
1
]
]
},
"A12FLY25DT7QO0": {
"isFBA": false,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-09 15:32:00",
41800,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 13:34:00",
49
]
]
},
"A18KSDUE00UP6J": {
"isFBA": false,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-05-29 11:32:00",
42890,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-05-30 18:30:00",
3
]
]
}
},
"productReviewAverage": 4.7,
"productTotalReviews": 3129,
"rootCategory": {
"id": 412603031,
"name": "Videogiochi"
},
"stats": {
"amazonAsSellerPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14",
44999
]
],
"buyBoxPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-13",
41700
]
],
"monthlySoldHistory": [
[
"2025-06",
1000
]
],
"productRatingCountHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 15:28:00",
3129
]
],
"productRatingHistory": [
[
"2025-02-02 01:30:00",
4.7
]
],
"salesRankHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 01:58:00",
15
]
]
}
},
"success": true
}
2. Converting ASINs to EANs
To correlate data across different systems, you might need to convert ASINs to EANs (European Article Numbers). The Amazon ASIN/ISBN/EAN Converter endpoint facilitates this process.
Example request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-asin-converter?asin=B0CLTBHXWQ&marketplaceId=APJ6JRA9NG5V4&conversion_direction=asin-to-ean&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example response:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B0CLTBHXWQ",
"eanList": [
"0711719577294"
],
"listedSince": "2023-12-30 01:00:00",
"productTitle": "Playstation 5 Console Edizione Digital Slim"
},
"success": true
}
3. Gathering Seller Reviews
Seller performance influences product sales. Use the Amazon Seller Review endpoint to gauge seller reputation based on customer feedback.
Example request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-seller-review?sellerId=A1CWSGXIR635I6&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example response:
{
"data": {
"marketplace": {
"ATVPDKIKX0DER": {
"last5Reviews": [
{
"dateRated": "By gary kraus on June 5, 2025.",
"reviewText": "great",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
},
{
"dateRated": "By Amazon Customer on June 5, 2025.",
"reviewText": "Ok",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
},
{
"dateRated": "By Graciela Casta\u00f1eda on May 21, 2025.",
"reviewText": "Excelente",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
}
],
"sellerFeedback": {
"30": {
"rating": "3.3",
"reviewsCount": "7"
},
"90": {
"rating": "3.6",
"reviewsCount": "30"
},
"365": {
"rating": "3.9",
"reviewsCount": "114"
},
"lifetime": {
"rating": "4.5",
"reviewsCount": "1,535"
}
}
}
},
"sellerId": "A1CWSGXIR635I6"
},
"success": true
}
4. Looking Up Product Details
For comprehensive product information, use the Amazon Product Lookup endpoint. This provides details like dimensions, weight, features, and more.
Example request:
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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u00ae5 console (slim)",
"variations": [
{
"asin": "B0F6968Y5G",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL5KNB9M",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0F691TJTP",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD54CGQ8",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD4WGVH5",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
}
],
"videos": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/8af0ddf1-55f5-4e71-9463-39602c3edbae/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/50938d5c-2a9b-427a-b766-21b7cd63502e/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8"
]
}
},
"success": true
}
5. Getting Product Offers
Use Amazon Product Offers to retrieve a list of offers for a product, including price, seller, condition, and inventory details.
Example request:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-offers?asin=B0CL61F39H&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example response:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"buyBox": {
"condition": "New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 30,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 499,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 499,
"totalReviews": 0
},
"currency": {
"code": "USD",
"name": "United States Dollar",
"symbol": "$"
},
"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
},
{
"condition": "Used - Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-26",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 87,
"priceWithoutShipping": 409.99,
"sellerId": "A1YU28SVL05CUG",
"sellerName": "premier liquidation",
"shippingPrice": 9.84,
"totalPrice": 419.83,
"totalReviews": 1177
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-30",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 40,
"priceWithoutShipping": 418.99,
"sellerId": "A2NBVGK6C0HCUA",
"sellerName": "Fix N Plug",
"shippingPrice": 3.99,
"totalPrice": 422.98,
"totalReviews": 30
},
{
"condition": "Used - Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-30",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 94,
"priceWithoutShipping": 423.99,
"sellerId": "AZZMAGMBAQU46",
"sellerName": "VG1shop (Serial # Recorded)",
"shippingPrice": 3.99,
"totalPrice": 427.98,
"totalReviews": 163
},
{
"condition": "Used - Acceptable",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 0,
"priceWithoutShipping": 433.85,
"sellerId": "Amazon",
"sellerName": "Amazon Resale",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 433.85,
"totalReviews": 0
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-07-01",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 73,
"priceWithoutShipping": 419.99,
"sellerId": "AO9EU0V84CET9",
"sellerName": "StarEdge Electronics",
"shippingPrice": 15.75,
"totalPrice": 435.74,
"totalReviews": 154
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-27",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 2,
"positivePercentage": 74,
"priceWithoutShipping": 441.49,
"sellerId": "A2E7NH3SLWCOH4",
"sellerName": "Tech for Less",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 441.49,
"totalReviews": 56746
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-27",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 1,
"positivePercentage": 84,
"priceWithoutShipping": 443.7,
"sellerId": "A3JEKQLX9Y2C9L",
"sellerName": "SaveCentral",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 443.7,
"totalReviews": 7483
},
{
"condition": "Used - Like New",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-27",
"fulfillmentType": "FBM",
"inventory": 2,
"positivePercentage": 80,
"priceWithoutShipping": 439.99,
"sellerId": "A1KOYPV53GXGUI",
"sellerName": "JRS GAMES",
"shippingPrice": 3.99,
"totalPrice": 443.98,
"totalReviews": 81
},
{
"condition": "Used - Very Good",
"deliveryDate": "2025-06-28",
"fulfillmentType": "FBA",
"inventory": 8,
"positivePercentage": 82,
"priceWithoutShipping": 444.99,
"sellerId": "A3853PJW50SJG8",
"sellerName": "Wardyga Management Services LLC",
"shippingPrice": 0,
"totalPrice": 444.99,
"totalReviews": 60
}
],
"productLink": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL61F39H",
"productMainImage": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kTNmpm6vL.jpg",
"productTitle": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
},
"success": true
}
Advanced Strategies
- Combining Endpoints: Integrate data from multiple endpoints for a holistic view. For instance, combine Amazon Product Statistics with Amazon Seller Review to assess how seller reputation impacts product sales.
- Automated Monitoring: Use SellerMagnet’s DataPipeline features to schedule regular data scrapes, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information.
Benefits of Using SellerMagnetAPI
- Comprehensive Data: Access a wide range of product and seller information.
- Reliable Infrastructure: Benefit from our stable and scalable API.
- Easy Integration: Simple and well documented Documentation and Code Examples make integrating our API seamless.
- Competitive Pricing: Flexible Pricing plans to suit your business needs.
Conclusion
Tracking Amazon product variant trends is essential for informed decision-making in today's e-commerce environment. SellerMagnetAPI equips businesses with the tools needed to efficiently scrape, analyze, and act on this data. Start leveraging our API today to optimize your product offerings and stay ahead of the competition. Don't forget to check our API Status page for real-time updates and our Blog for more insights.
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