Magento 2 Product Import/Export

📥 Magento 2 Product Import/Export – Bulk Upload Made Easy

Need to upload hundreds of products? Magento 2 makes it easy with its built-in Import/Export tool! Whether you’re adding new items or backing up product data, this feature saves tons of time.

🧰 Where to Find It

In the Magento 2 admin panel:

  • Go to System > Data Transfer
  • Select either Import or Export

📤 Export Products

  1. Go to System > Data Transfer > Export
  2. Set Entity Type to Products
  3. Apply filters if needed
  4. Click Continue to download the CSV

📥 Import Products

  1. Go to System > Data Transfer > Import
  2. Select Entity Type: Products
  3. Choose Import Behavior: Add/Update/Delete
  4. Upload your CSV file
  5. Click Check Data to validate
  6. If valid, click Import

🧾 Sample Product CSV Format

A few required fields:

  • sku
  • name
  • price
  • description
  • attribute_set_code
  • product_type
  • qty
  • is_in_stock

💻 Import via CLI (Optional)

php bin/magento import:products --file var/import/products.csv

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🐞 Common Import Errors

  • Invalid attribute set: Make sure it’s spelled correctly
  • Missing required fields: Include sku, name, etc.
  • Wrong data format: Ensure CSV is UTF-8 and values match Magento types

✅ Summary

  • Export existing product data to edit easily
  • Import hundreds of items using a structured CSV
  • Validate data before importing to avoid errors
  • Optional CLI commands allow automation

So next time your product list looks like a jungle 🌴 — use Import/Export and tame it like a pro! 💪