Taobao Product Feed: Complete Integration Guide
China's largest C2C marketplace operated by Alibaba Group.
What is Taobao?
Taobao is a marketplace platform that enables sellers to reach customers across CN. With 900M+ active users, it represents a significant opportunity for e-commerce businesses.
To successfully sell on Taobao, you need a properly formatted product feed that meets their specific requirements. This guide covers everything you need to know about creating, optimizing, and managing your Taobao product feed.
Why Sell on Taobao?
- Massive Reach: Access 900M+ active users
- Market Presence: Established platform in CN
- Alipay: Take advantage of platform-specific features
- Taobao Live: Take advantage of platform-specific features
- Tmall integration: Take advantage of platform-specific features
Taobao Product Feed Requirements
Supported Feed Formats
Taobao accepts product feeds in the following formats: API
Required Fields
Every Taobao product feed must include these essential fields:
- Product ID: Unique identifier for each product (SKU)
- Title: Clear, descriptive product title (max 150 characters recommended)
- Description: Detailed product description with key features
- Price: Current selling price with currency
- Availability: Stock status (in stock, out of stock, preorder)
- Image URL: High-quality product image (minimum 500x500 pixels)
- Product URL: Link to product page on your website
- Brand: Product brand or manufacturer name
- Category: Product category matching Taobao's taxonomy
Recommended Fields
Enhance your listings with these optional but recommended fields:
- GTIN/EAN/UPC: Global Trade Item Number for product identification
- MPN: Manufacturer Part Number
- Sale Price: Discounted price if applicable
- Shipping: Shipping cost and delivery timeframe
- Additional Images: Multiple product angles and lifestyle shots
- Size/Color: Variant-specific attributes
Taobao Platform Features
Take advantage of these key features when selling on Taobao:
Alipay
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on Taobao.
Taobao Live
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on Taobao.
Tmall integration
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on Taobao.
Common Taobao Feed Errors & Solutions
Missing Required Fields
Ensure all required fields are populated. AI Shopping Feeds automatically validates your feed and highlights missing data.
Invalid Image URLs
Images must be accessible, high-quality, and meet Taobao's size requirements. Use HTTPS URLs only.
Price Formatting Issues
Prices must include the correct currency code and format. Ensure sale prices are lower than regular prices.
Category Mapping Errors
Products must be mapped to valid Taobao categories. AI Shopping Feeds provides automatic category matching.
How AI Shopping Feeds Supports Taobao
🤖 AI-Powered Optimization
Our AI automatically optimizes your product titles and descriptions specifically for Taobao's algorithm, improving visibility and click-through rates.
âš¡ Automated Feed Generation
Import your products once and generate compliant API feeds formatted exactly to Taobao's specifications.
🔄 Real-Time Sync
Keep your Taobao listings up-to-date with automatic price and inventory synchronization from your e-commerce platform.
✅ Error Prevention
Built-in validation catches Taobao-specific errors before submission, reducing rejections and saving you time.
Getting Started with Taobao on AI Shopping Feeds
- 1
Connect Your Store
Import products from Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or any platform via CSV/API.
- 2
Select Taobao as Your Channel
Choose Taobao from our 200+ supported channels and configure your settings.
- 3
Optimize with AI
Let our AI enhance your titles, descriptions, and categories for maximum performance.
- 4
Export & Submit
Download your API feed or set up automatic scheduled exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What feed format does Taobao require?
Taobao accepts feeds in API format. AI Shopping Feeds can generate any of these formats automatically from your product data.
How often should I update my Taobao feed?
We recommend updating your feed at least daily to ensure accurate pricing and inventory. AI Shopping Feeds supports scheduled automatic updates to keep your listings current.
Can I sell on Taobao and other channels simultaneously?
Absolutely! AI Shopping Feeds supports 200+ channels. Manage Taobao alongside Google Shopping, Amazon, Meta, TikTok Shop, and more from a single dashboard.
What regions does Taobao support?
Taobao operates in CN. AI Shopping Feeds handles multi-currency and multi-language requirements automatically.
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