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Catawiki Auctions Scraper
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Scrapes Catawiki auction lots by search query and returns each lot as a flat row with title, price, description, and auction details. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
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Overview
Catawiki Auctions Scraper
Scrape Catawiki auction lots from any search query, up to a million per run. Every lot comes with its title, price, description, and auction details. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Catawiki's official API is limited and requires authentication. This reads the public auction search results directly, filtered by your search term, and returns each matching lot in one fixed schema. Perfect for auction data analysis, market research, and bargain hunting.
| Who uses it | What they scrape Catawiki for |
|---|---|
| Market researchers | Track which items are trending in a niche and at what prices |
| Collectors | Monitor specific categories for rare items before they close |
| Resellers | Find undervalued lots to flip for profit |
| Data analysts | Build datasets of auction outcomes for pricing models |
What it does
This Actor collects Catawiki auction lots by search query and returns each one as a flat row.
- 🔍 Search query: enter any term, from 'rolex' to 'antique furniture', and get matching lots.
- 📊 Flat rows: each lot is one row with title, price, description, and auction details.
- ⚡ Fast and scalable: collect up to a million lots per run, no rate limits.
- 📁 Multiple exports: download as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with Catawiki data
📈 Track market trends.
A market researcher runs the Actor daily with a query like 'vintage watches' and analyzes the closing prices to spot trends.
🔔 Find bargains.
A reseller sets a query for 'designer handbags' and filters the results to find lots with low current bids.
📊 Build pricing datasets.
A data analyst collects thousands of lots for a category and uses the data to train a price prediction model.
🖼️ Monitor rare collectibles.
A collector runs the Actor weekly for 'first edition books' and gets an alert when a rare item appears.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No API key | Works without registration or authentication |
| Fixed schema | Every lot returns the same fields for easy analysis |
| Scalable | Collect up to 1,000,000 lots per run |
| Export ready | CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML with one click |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on search query input and returns a flat row per lot, while competitors may offer URL-based scraping or additional notification features.
| Feature | ParseForge | Catawiki Search Scraper 🔍 | Catawiki scraper | Catawiki Scraper & Opportunity Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search by query term | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Scrape from direct URL | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Extract lot descriptions | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Extract prices | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Automatic notifications | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Export to CSV/JSON/Excel/XML | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor with a search term, and set a maximum number of lots to collect. The search runs as each lot is read, so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
{
"query": "rolex",
"maxItems": 10
}
A larger pull:
{
"query": "rolex",
"maxItems": 200
}
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.0065 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.65 |
| 1,000 results | $6.50 |
| 10,000 results | $65.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the Catawiki Auctions Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to Catawiki through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/catawiki-auctions-scraper"
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check your search term. It may be too specific or misspelled. Try a broader term or remove filters.
Why is the run slow?
The Actor respects Catawiki's rate limits. If you need many lots, increase the maxItems and allow more time.
Why are some fields empty?
Some lots may not have all details filled in by the seller. The Actor returns what is available on the page.
Can I scrape a specific auction?
Currently the Actor only supports search queries. To scrape a specific auction, use the search term that matches its title.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a Catawiki account or API key? | No. The Actor reads the public search results, so no login or key is required. |
| What data does it return for each lot? | Each lot includes the title, current price, description, auction end time, and other details available on the search page. |
| Can I scrape a specific category or URL? | Currently the Actor accepts a search term. You can enter a category name as the query to get lots from that category. |
| How many lots can I collect? | You can set the maximum number of lots, up to 1,000,000 per run. |
| What export formats are supported? | CSV, JSON, Excel, and XML. |
| Is the data updated in real time? | Yes, the Actor reads the live search results at the time of the run. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run automatically? | Yes, you can set up a schedule in Apify to run it at intervals. |
| Does it handle pagination? | Yes, it automatically goes through all pages of results until the maximum number of lots is reached. |
| What if my search term has no results? | The Actor will return an empty dataset. Check the spelling or try a broader term. |
| Is this legal? | You should only scrape public data in accordance with Catawiki's terms of service and applicable laws. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Catawiki B.V. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
Input
| Field | Type | What it does | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | string | Search term entered into the Catawiki auctions search. Trimmed before use. | rolex |
| maxItems | integer | Maximum number of auction lots to collect per run. | 10 |
Pricing
from $5.88 per 1,000 results
| Charged for | What it is | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| result | Single result in the default dataset. | $0.00588 to $0.0065 |
Tiered: the lower figure is the price on a higher Apify plan. Billing and the free credit live on Apify.
API
One POST returns the dataset directly. Same shape for every scraper in the library, so swapping the slug is the only change.
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/parseforge~catawiki-auctions-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"helloWorld": 123
}' Examples
Input that runs as-is.
{
"helloWorld": 123
} Reviews
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Issues
We build and maintain this scraper, so a problem with it comes to us. Report it on the Apify listing and the thread stays attached to the scraper where the next person can find it: open an issue.
Broken and urgent, or you would rather not post in public? Write to parseforge@protonmail.com and it reaches the people who wrote it.