Trade Me Product Feed: Complete Integration Guide
New Zealand's largest online marketplace.
What is Trade Me?
Trade Me is a marketplace platform that enables sellers to reach customers across AU. With 5M+ monthly visits, it represents a significant opportunity for e-commerce businesses.
To successfully sell on Trade Me, 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 Trade Me product feed.
Why Sell on Trade Me?
- Massive Reach: Access 5M+ monthly visits
- Market Presence: Established platform in AU
- NZ's eBay: Take advantage of platform-specific features
- Auctions: Take advantage of platform-specific features
- Fixed price: Take advantage of platform-specific features
Trade Me Product Feed Requirements
Supported Feed Formats
Trade Me accepts product feeds in the following formats: CSV, API
Required Fields
Every Trade Me 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 Trade Me'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
Trade Me Platform Features
Take advantage of these key features when selling on Trade Me:
NZ's eBay
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on Trade Me.
Auctions
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on Trade Me.
Fixed price
Leverage this feature to maximize your success on Trade Me.
Common Trade Me 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 Trade Me'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 Trade Me categories. AI Shopping Feeds provides automatic category matching.
How AI Shopping Feeds Supports Trade Me
🤖 AI-Powered Optimization
Our AI automatically optimizes your product titles and descriptions specifically for Trade Me's algorithm, improving visibility and click-through rates.
âš¡ Automated Feed Generation
Import your products once and generate compliant CSV, API feeds formatted exactly to Trade Me's specifications.
🔄 Real-Time Sync
Keep your Trade Me listings up-to-date with automatic price and inventory synchronization from your e-commerce platform.
✅ Error Prevention
Built-in validation catches Trade Me-specific errors before submission, reducing rejections and saving you time.
Getting Started with Trade Me on AI Shopping Feeds
- 1
Connect Your Store
Import products from Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or any platform via CSV/API.
- 2
Select Trade Me as Your Channel
Choose Trade Me 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 CSV, API feed or set up automatic scheduled exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What feed format does Trade Me require?
Trade Me accepts feeds in CSV, API format. AI Shopping Feeds can generate any of these formats automatically from your product data.
How often should I update my Trade Me 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 Trade Me and other channels simultaneously?
Absolutely! AI Shopping Feeds supports 200+ channels. Manage Trade Me alongside Google Shopping, Amazon, Meta, TikTok Shop, and more from a single dashboard.
What regions does Trade Me support?
Trade Me operates in AU. AI Shopping Feeds handles multi-currency and multi-language requirements automatically.
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