Introduction: The Power of Automation in Ecommerce Market Research
In today's competitive ecommerce landscape, staying ahead requires businesses to leverage data-driven insights. Manual market research is time-consuming and often yields incomplete results. Automating this process with a robust Amazon data API like SellerMagnetAPI provides businesses and market analysts with the agility and depth needed to make informed decisions.
SellerMagnetAPI enables enterprise-grade competitive analysis, inventory management, and comprehensive market research. This post explores how to harness the power of SellerMagnetAPI to streamline your ecommerce market research.
Use Case 1: Competitive Analysis with Amazon Product Statistics
Understanding your competitors is crucial. With SellerMagnetAPI, you can monitor key metrics like sales rank, pricing trends, and Buy Box ownership. This enables you to adjust your strategies dynamically.
Endpoint: Amazon Product Statistics
The Amazon Product Statistics endpoint allows you to retrieve detailed statistics for any Amazon product using its ASIN and marketplace ID.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-statistics?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Response Example:
{
"success": true,
"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
]
]
}
}
}
This data can be used to:
- Track competitor pricing strategies.
- Identify best-selling products in a category.
- Monitor changes in Buy Box ownership.
Use Case 2: Streamlining Inventory Management with ASIN Conversion
Efficient inventory management hinges on accurate product identification. Convert between ASINs and EANs to maintain consistency across different systems.
Endpoint: Amazon ASIN Converter
The Amazon ASIN Converter endpoint converts ASINs to EANs and vice versa, ensuring accurate product identification across your systems.
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'
Response Example:
{
"data": {
"asin": "B0CLTBHXWQ",
"eanList": [
"0711719577294"
],
"listedSince": "2023-12-30 01:00:00",
"productTitle": "Playstation 5 Console Edizione Digital Slim"
},
"success": true
}
This conversion is crucial for:
- Integrating Amazon data with other ecommerce platforms.
- Managing inventory effectively across multiple channels.
- Ensuring accurate product information in your database.
Use Case 3: Market Research with Seller Reviews and Product Offers
Understanding customer sentiment and competitive offers provides a holistic view of the market. SellerMagnetAPI provides endpoints to tap into these critical data points.
Endpoint: Get Amazon Seller Review
The Get Amazon Seller Review endpoint retrieves seller review details, offering insights into customer satisfaction and seller performance.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-seller-review?sellerId=A1B2C3D4E5F6G7&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Response Example:
{
"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
}
Endpoint: Get Amazon Product Offers
The Get Amazon Product Offers endpoint lists offers for a product, including price, seller, condition, and inventory details. This is essential for understanding the competitive landscape.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-offers?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Response Example:
{
"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\u00ae5 console (slim)"
},
"success": true
}
By analyzing seller reviews and product offers, you can:
- Gauge customer satisfaction with specific sellers.
- Identify pricing opportunities and trends.
- Assess the overall competitive landscape.
Use Case 4: Discovering Market Trends with Amazon Bestsellers
Identifying trending products can unlock new opportunities. SellerMagnetAPI’s bestseller endpoint provides insights into top-selling items in specific categories.
Endpoint: Get Amazon Bestsellers
The Get Amazon Bestsellers endpoint fetches top-selling products in a given category, revealing current market trends.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-bestsellers?category_id=electronics&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Response Example:
{
"category": "electronics",
"bestsellers": [
{
"asin": "B08N5WRWNW",
"rank": 1,
"title": "Top Product"
}
]
}
This allows you to:
- Identify emerging product categories.
- Assess the popularity of existing products.
- Inform your product development and marketing strategies.
Use Case 5: Uncover Product Insights with Amazon Product Lookup
Get a 360-degree view of any product with the Amazon Product Lookup endpoint. This tool provides detailed product information that can significantly enhance your market research.
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-lookup?asin=B0CL61F39H&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Response Example:
{
"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)"
}
}
],
"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
}
With product lookup, you can:
- Access detailed product specifications and features.
- Analyze product variations and their attributes.
- Gain insights into product reviews and ratings.
Conclusion
Automating your ecommerce market research with SellerMagnetAPI significantly enhances your ability to gather, analyze, and act on critical data. By leveraging endpoints such as Amazon Product Statistics, Amazon ASIN Converter, Amazon Seller Review, Amazon Product Offers, Amazon Bestsellers and Amazon Product Lookup, you can streamline your processes, gain deeper insights, and make more informed decisions. SellerMagnetAPI offers enterprise-grade solutions for competitive analysis, inventory management, and comprehensive market research, empowering you to thrive in the dynamic world of ecommerce.
Ready to take your ecommerce market research to the next level? Try SellerMagnetAPI for free and experience the power of automation.