EU Consolidated Sanctions List Scraper

EU Consolidated Sanctions List Scraper

Scrape the EU Consolidated Sanctions List into clean, structured rows. Every entry includes the full designation details, legal basis, and identifiers. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

The EU Consolidated Sanctions List is the authoritative source for individuals and entities subject to EU restrictive measures, but the official website is built for browsing, not for compliance workflows. This Actor reads the public list directly and returns each sanctions entry as a flat row, filtered by person or entity, so you can screen names, build watchlists, or feed your risk engine without manual copying.

Who uses it	What they scrape EU Sanctions List for
Compliance officers	Screening customers and counterparties against EU sanctions
Risk analysts	Building internal watchlists for transaction monitoring
OSINT researchers	Investigating individuals and entities linked to EU restrictive measures
Data engineers	Feeding sanctions data into automated KYC and AML pipelines

What it does

This Actor collects sanctions entries from the EU Consolidated Sanctions List, filtered by person or entity, and returns each one as a flat row with its designation details and identifiers.

• 👥 Filter by entity type: collect only persons, only entities, or all entries.
• 🔢 Limit the run: set a maximum number of entries per run, from 1 to 1,000,000.
• 📄 Structured output: every entry is returned as a flat row with consistent fields.
• 💾 Multiple export formats: 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 EU Sanctions List data

🛡️ Sanctions screening for KYC.

A compliance team runs the Actor daily to refresh their internal EU sanctions watchlist, then screens new customers against the latest designations.

📊 Risk monitoring dashboards.

A risk analyst schedules weekly runs to track changes in the EU list and updates their internal risk scoring model with new entries.

🔍 OSINT investigations.

A researcher scrapes all entities related to a specific sector to map networks and identify hidden connections.

⚙️ AML pipeline integration.

A data engineer uses the Actor's JSON output to feed sanctions data directly into an automated transaction monitoring system.

Why choose this scraper

	What you get
No API key or registration	The public EU sanctions list is read directly, so you can start scraping immediately.
Clean, flat rows	Each sanctions entry is normalized into a single row, ready for spreadsheets or databases.
Filter by person or entity	Collect only the type of designation you need, reducing noise in your dataset.
Scalable up to 1M entries	Set a high maximum to capture the full list in one run, or a low limit for quick tests.

How it compares

No other Store actor targets EU Sanctions List the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

	EU Consolidated Sanctions List Scraper	Build it in-house	By hand
Setup	Run it now, zero config	Days of engineering	None, but hours per pull
When EU Sanctions List changes	Maintained for you	You fix it	You re-learn the page
Proxies, retries, anti-bot	Built in	Your problem	Browser only
Output	Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export	Whatever you build	Copy-paste
Cost	Pay per result	Engineering time	Analyst hours

Configure the run

Drive the Actor with the entity type filter and a maximum entry count, and only matching sanctions entries reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

{
  "maxItems": 10
}

A larger pull:

{
  "maxItems": 200
}

Pricing

Pay-per-result: $0.021 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

Results collected	Approximate cost
100 results	$2.10
1,000 results	$21.00
10,000 results	$210.00

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

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
2. Open the EU Consolidated Sanctions List Scraper.
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
4. 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 EU Sanctions List 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/ec-eu-sanctions-scraper"

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

Troubleshooting

Why am I getting no results?

Check that the entityType filter is not too restrictive. If you selected 'Persons' but the list currently has no person entries, you will get an empty dataset. Try setting entityType to 'All'.

The run stops before reaching my maxItems.

The Actor stops when it has collected the number of entries you set in maxItems, or when it reaches the end of the EU list. If the list has fewer entries than your maxItems, you will get all available entries.

Some entries are missing fields.

The EU list does not always provide every field for every entry. Missing fields will be empty in the output. This is expected behavior.

The run takes too long.

Reduce the maxItems value to limit the number of entries collected. For large runs, consider using a higher memory Actor or running during off-peak hours.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What is the EU Consolidated Sanctions List?	It is the official list of individuals and entities subject to EU restrictive measures, maintained by the European Commission. It includes designations under various EU regulations.
Do I need an API key or registration?	No. The Actor reads the public EU sanctions list directly, so you only need an Apify account to run it.
Can I filter by person or entity?	Yes. Use the entityType input to select 'Persons', 'Entities', or 'All'.
How many entries can I scrape in one run?	You can set the maximum number of entries from 1 to 1,000,000. The default is 10 for quick testing.
What data fields are returned for each entry?	Each row includes the designation details, legal basis, and identifiers as provided by the EU list. The exact fields are shown in the sample output.
How often is the EU sanctions list updated?	The European Commission updates the list regularly, often multiple times per week. You can schedule the Actor to run daily to stay current.
Can I export the data to CSV or Excel?	Yes. The Actor supports CSV, JSON, Excel, and XML export formats.
Is this Actor suitable for production sanctions screening?	Yes, many compliance teams use it to build internal watchlists. However, you should always verify against the official source for critical decisions.
Does the Actor handle pagination automatically?	Yes, it reads through all pages of the EU list until the maximum entry count is reached.
Can I run this Actor on a schedule?	Yes, you can schedule it to run daily, weekly, or at any interval using Apify's scheduler.

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⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by European Commission. 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.