# GlobalSources Supplier Scraper (`devcake/globalsources-supplier-scraper`) Actor

Extract verified suppliers and manufacturers from GlobalSources.com - the world's leading B2B platform with 10M+ verified suppliers.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/devcake/globalsources-supplier-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [devcake](https://apify.com/devcake) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 38 total users, 11 monthly users, 99.5% runs succeeded, 4 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.50 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Global Sources Supplier Scraper - Verified Manufacturer Finder

> **Extract verified suppliers and manufacturers from GlobalSources.com - the world's leading B2B platform with 10M+ verified suppliers.**

### 🤔 What is Global Sources Supplier Scraper?

## Global Sources Supplier Scraper: Find Verified Manufacturers for Dropshipping & Amazon FBA

Stop wasting time on unverified suppliers! Our scraper extracts 10M+ verified manufacturers from GlobalSources.com with complete verification data, certifications, and business intelligence - so you can find trustworthy suppliers for your dropshipping or Amazon FBA business in minutes.

### 🔍 Why This Matters for Dropshippers & FBA Sellers

Unlike generic supplier directories, our scraper extracts the EXACT verification data you need to avoid scams and build reliable supplier relationships:

| Your Need | What We Extract | Why It Matters |
|-----------|----------------|----------------|
|🛡️  **Trust Verification** | `verification.level` (1-6) |  Avoid scams with GlobalSources' 6-level verification system (focus on level 4+) |
|✅  **Quality Assurance** | Company & product certifications |  Find suppliers with ISO, BSCI, CE, FCC for Amazon compliance |
|⏱️  **Fast Fulfillment** | `years_on_platform` data |  Identify experienced suppliers who deliver on time (5+ years = reliable) |
|🏷️  **Direct Sourcing** | `business_types` filtering |  Cut out middlemen by finding ONLY manufacturers (not traders) |
|👁️  **Virtual Verification** | VR Showroom availability | See supplier facilities without traveling |
|📦  **Sample Products** | Representative product data |  Evaluate product quality before contacting |

***

### 🎯 Perfect For These Dropshipping & FBA Scenarios

This scraper solves real problems for:

- 🚀 **New Dropshippers** verifying suppliers before placing first orders
- 📦 **Amazon FBA Sellers** needing suppliers with proper certifications (ISO, CE, FCC)
- 🌐 **E-commerce Entrepreneurs** avoiding scams with 6-level verification data
- 🔍 **Product Researchers** validating supplier claims before ordering samples
- 💰 **Profit Hunters** finding direct manufacturers (not resellers) for better margins

***

### 🚀 How to Find Verified Suppliers for Dropshipping

#### Step 1: Enter Search Keywords

Enter product keywords to find relevant suppliers:

```
🔍 Product Keywords: ["wireless headphones", "phone accessories", "USB cables"]
```

#### Step 2: Set Verification Filters

Filter suppliers by trustworthiness:

```
⭐ Minimum Verification Level: 3 (Verified suppliers)
📅 Minimum Years on Platform: 5 (Experienced suppliers)
🌍 Supplier Locations: ["China", "Vietnam"]
🏢 Business Types: ["Manufacturer", "Exporter"]
```

#### Step 3: Run and Download

Click **Start** and get your supplier dataset in minutes!

***

### 💰 Pricing

This Actor uses **pay-per-event** pricing for maximum cost efficiency:

| Event | Price |
|-------|-------|
| **Actor Start** | $0.01 |
| **Per Supplier** | $0.005 |

#### Cost Examples

| Scenario | Cost |
|----------|------|
| Extract 100 suppliers | $0.51 |
| Extract 500 suppliers | $2.51 |
| Extract 1,000 suppliers | $5.01 |

***

### 📊 Output Format

#### Supplier Data Structure

```json
{
  "supplier_id": "9876543210",
  "company_name": "Shenzhen Tech Electronics Co., Ltd",
  "location": "Shenzhen, China (mainland)",
  "verification": {
    "level": 5,
    "years_on_platform": "12",
    "is_verified_manufacturer": true,
    "is_verified_supplier": true,
    "is_assessed_company": false
  },
  "business_info": {
    "types": ["Manufacturer", "Exporter"],
    "usp": "OEM/ODM services, 15+ years experience"
  },
  "certifications": {
    "company": ["ISO 9001", "ISO 14001", "BSCI"],
    "product": "CE, FCC, RoHS, UL"
  },
  "sample_products": [
    {
      "product_id": "1234567890",
      "name": "Wireless Bluetooth Headphones",
      "price": "US $28.50 - 29.50",
      "moq": "500 Pieces",
      "lead_time": 25,
      "fob_port": "Shenzhen"
    }
  ],
  "profile_url": "https://www.globalsources.com/gsol/GeneralManager?supplier_id=9876543210",
  "vr_showroom": {
    "available": true,
    "url": "https://vr.globalsources.com/showroom/9876543210"
  },
  "extracted_at": 1706745600,
  "search_keywords_used": ["wireless headphones"]
}
```

#### Field Descriptions

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `supplier_id` | string | Unique supplier identifier from Global Sources |
| `company_name` | string | Official company name |
| `location` | string | City and country of operations |
| `verification.level` | integer | 1-6 verification level (6 = highest) |
| `verification.years_on_platform` | string | Years as Global Sources member |
| `verification.is_verified_manufacturer` | boolean | VM flag - Verified Manufacturer |
| `verification.is_verified_supplier` | boolean | VS flag - Verified Supplier |
| `verification.is_assessed_company` | boolean | AC flag - Assessed Company |
| `business_info.types` | array | Business types (Manufacturer, Exporter, etc.) |
| `business_info.usp` | string | Unique selling proposition |
| `certifications.company` | array | Company-level certifications (ISO, BSCI) |
| `certifications.product` | string | Product certifications (CE, FCC, RoHS) |
| `sample_products` | array | Representative products with pricing |
| `profile_url` | string | Direct link to supplier profile |
| `vr_showroom.available` | boolean | Has virtual reality showroom |
| `vr_showroom.url` | string | VR showroom link |

***

### 🎛️ Input Parameters

#### Required Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description | Example |
|-----------|------|-------------|---------|
| **searchKeywords** | array | Product keywords to find suppliers | `["electronics", "phone accessories"]` |

#### Optional Filters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|-----------|------|---------|-------------|
| **minVerificationLevel** | integer | 0 | Minimum verification (0-6) |
| **minYearsOnPlatform** | integer | 0 | Minimum years on platform |
| **locations** | array | \[] | Filter by country/region |
| **businessTypes** | array | \[] | Filter by business type |
| **maxSuppliers** | integer | 100 | Maximum suppliers to extract |
| **delayBetweenRequests** | integer | 2 | Delay between API calls (seconds) |
| **proxyConfiguration** | object | auto | Proxy settings |

#### Verification Levels Explained

| Level | Description | Use Case |
|-------|-------------|----------|
| 0 | All suppliers | Broad research |
| 1-2 | Basic members | Low priority leads |
| 3-4 | Verified suppliers | Standard sourcing |
| 5-6 | Premium/Audited | High-priority partners |

***

### 📝 Sample Use Cases

#### Use Case 1: Find Electronics Manufacturers

**Input:**

```json
{
  "searchKeywords": ["electronics", "consumer electronics"],
  "minVerificationLevel": 4,
  "minYearsOnPlatform": 5,
  "businessTypes": ["Manufacturer"],
  "maxSuppliers": 200
}
```

**Output:** 200 verified electronics manufacturers with 5+ years experience.

#### Use Case 2: Find Verified Phone Accessories Suppliers

**Input:**

```json
{
  "searchKeywords": ["phone case", "screen protector", "charger"],
  "minVerificationLevel": 3,
  "locations": ["China", "Vietnam"],
  "maxSuppliers": 100
}
```

**Output:** 100 verified phone accessories suppliers from China and Vietnam.

#### Use Case 3: Premium Manufacturers with Certifications

**Input:**

```json
{
  "searchKeywords": ["wireless headphones", "bluetooth speaker"],
  "minVerificationLevel": 5,
  "minYearsOnPlatform": 8,
  "maxSuppliers": 50
}
```

**Output:** 50 premium verified manufacturers with extensive experience.

***

#### Data Sources

- **Primary:** Global Sources Product Search API
- **Supplier Data:** Embedded in product listings
- **Verification:** Global Sources verification system
- **Certifications:** Self-reported and audited data

***

### 🛠️ Troubleshooting

#### No Suppliers Found

- Try broader keywords (e.g., "electronics" instead of "USB-C cable 2m")
- Lower verification level filter
- Clear location filters

#### Rate Limiting

- Increase `delayBetweenRequests` to 3-5 seconds
- Use Apify Proxy with residential IPs
- Reduce `maxSuppliers` per run

#### Incomplete Data

- Some suppliers hide certain information
- VR showroom URLs may not be available for all suppliers
- Certification data is self-reported

***

### 🌍 Expand Your Sourcing to Other Marketplaces

Diversify your supplier base across multiple B2B platforms to reduce risk and find better deals:

| Platform | Purpose | Link |
|----------|---------|------|
| **Alibaba Products** | Find profitable products with low MOQ on Alibaba | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/alibaba-products-scraper) |
| **Alibaba Suppliers** | Find verified suppliers & manufacturers on Alibaba | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/alibaba-supplier-scraper) |
| **Global Sources Products** | Source products from GlobalSources (10M+ verified suppliers) | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/globalsources-products-scraper) |

**Why Source from Multiple Marketplaces?**

- 📊 **Compare Pricing** — Same products often have different prices across platforms
- 🛡️ **Reduce Risk** — Don't rely on a single supplier or platform
- 🏭 **Find Exclusive Suppliers** — Some manufacturers only list on specific platforms
- ⚡ **Better Lead Times** — Compare production times across suppliers

***

### 💡 Tips for Best Results

1. **Start Broad, Then Filter** - Begin with general keywords, then refine
2. **Use Multiple Keywords** - Run separate extractions for different product categories
3. **Verify Before Contact** - Always verify supplier information before making payments
4. **Cross-Reference** - Check supplier websites and third-party verification services
5. **Start Small** - Test with 50-100 suppliers before large extractions

***

# Actor input Schema

## `searchKeywords` (type: `array`):

Enter product keywords to find suppliers (e.g., 'electronics', 'phone accessories', 'textiles').

## `businessTypes` (type: `array`):

Filter by supplier business type. Leave empty for all types.

## `supplierLocations` (type: `array`):

Filter by country/region. Leave empty for all locations.

## `maxSuppliers` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of suppliers to extract. Use 0 for unlimited.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Configure proxy for reliable scraping. Apify Proxy recommended.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchKeywords": [
    "electronics"
  ],
  "businessTypes": [],
  "supplierLocations": [],
  "maxSuppliers": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `suppliers` (type: `string`):

Complete overview of all extracted suppliers with verification levels and profile links.

## `certified` (type: `string`):

Suppliers with ISO or other company certifications.

## `manufacturers` (type: `string`):

Suppliers with Verified Manufacturer badge and business types.

## `vrShowrooms` (type: `string`):

Suppliers with virtual reality showroom capabilities.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchKeywords": [
        "electronics"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("devcake/globalsources-supplier-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "searchKeywords": ["electronics"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("devcake/globalsources-supplier-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchKeywords": [
    "electronics"
  ]
}' |
apify call devcake/globalsources-supplier-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=devcake/globalsources-supplier-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/D29z80t5PK3h3gWdc/builds/9kygVMgYUfnwsV8lA/openapi.json