Introduction
In today’s hyper-competitive e-commerce landscape, real-time pricing intelligence is no longer optional—it's essential. This case study explores how a UK-based retailer leveraged Product Data Scrape’s real-time Amazon and Flipkart pricing API to boost its sales by 27% over 90 days. By using advanced solutions to extract e-commerce data through web scraping e-commerce websites , the retailer gained granular price comparison, offer tracking, and stock availability data across multiple regions, including India, the UK, the USA, UAE, Germany, and Canada.
Business Challenge
The retailer faced three core challenges:
1. Frequent Price Undercutting by Competitors: Competitors on Amazon and Flipkart were consistently undercutting prices.
2. Delayed Pricing Updates: Manual tracking led to outdated pricing, missing flash deals, and uncompetitive listings.
3. Lack of Geo-Targeted Strategy: The company had limited insight into how pricing varied by country or platform.
The retailer needed a robust pricing intelligence solution to remain competitive in real-time and across borders.
Objective
- Track real-time product prices and promotional offers on Amazon & Flipkart.
- Identify cross-platform price gaps.
- Automate price adjustments for key SKUs to increase Buy Box wins.
- Target high-converting products for flash sales and bundles.
Solution: Real-Time Pricing API by Product Data Scrape
Product Data Scrape deployed a tailored real-time scraping solution that pulled pricing, discounts, stock status, seller rank, and competitor details from:
- Amazon UK, Amazon India, Amazon USA
- Flipkart India
- Amazon Germany, Amazon Canada
- Amazon UAE
The system was capable of tracking:
- Hourly price changes
- Buy Box winners
- Shipping fee variations
- Coupon-based promotions
- Product availability (in/out of stock)
Sample Data Snapshot
| Product Name |
Platform |
Region |
Price (₹/£/$) |
Offer |
In Stock |
Seller Rank |
| Samsung Galaxy M14 |
Amazon.in |
India |
₹13,999 |
₹2,000 Off |
Yes |
1 |
| Samsung Galaxy M14 |
Flipkart |
India |
₹13,499 |
₹2,500 Off |
Yes |
3 |
| Echo Dot 5th Gen |
Amazon.co.uk |
UK |
£29.99 |
£10 Off |
Yes |
2 |
| PS5 Console Bundle |
Amazon.com |
USA |
$499 |
Holiday Bundle |
Yes |
1 |
| HP Laptop i5 12th Gen |
Amazon.de |
Germany |
€599 |
12% Off |
No |
4 |
Implementation Timeline
| Phase |
Duration |
Activities |
| Initial Assessment |
1 Week |
SKU analysis, competitor landscape, pricing gap analysis |
| API Integration |
2 Weeks |
Real-time scraping setup, custom alerts, dashboard creation |
| A/B Price Testing |
3 Weeks |
Automated pricing adjustments and impact tracking |
| Full Rollout |
Week 4 Onward |
Pricing automation for 2,500+ SKUs across 6 countries |
Key Features Delivered
- Real-Time Price Alerts
Price change alerts for tracked SKUs every 60 minutes.
- Buy Box Opportunity Detection
Alerts when competitor prices dipped below the retailer’s, enabling quick adjustments.
- Country-Wise Pricing Reports
Daily reports on product price variation across India, UK, UAE, Germany, and Canada.
- Seller Intelligence
Tracked top-selling sellers by region and category with pricing trends.
- Seasonal & Event-Based Offers
Identified promotions during events like Flipkart Big Billion Days, Amazon Prime Days, and Black Friday.
Results
Sales Impact
- +27% Sales Growth over 3 months due to optimized price positioning.
- +34% Increase in Buy Box Wins across Amazon India and UK.
- -42% Reduction in Out-of-Stock Losses using stock monitoring.
Strategic Insights
- Identified 14% price gap on average between Flipkart and Amazon for top electronics.
- Dynamic pricing led to 18% conversion uplift on listings with automated adjustments.
Cost Savings
- Reduced dependency on manual pricing checks.
- Avoided promotional losses from missed discounts and events.
Use Case Highlights by Region
India
- Detected real-time Flipkart flash sales earlier than competitors.
- Leveraged mobile phone pricing to dominate Big Billion Days event.
United Kingdom
- Analyzed cross-border prices to adjust listings on Amazon UK based on India and USA trends.
- Helped retail team price PS5 bundles competitively during the holiday surge.
USA
- Competitor benchmarking revealed Amazon USA pricing trends on high-demand consumer electronics.
- Adjusted UK prices based on currency, local availability, and Amazon USA data.
Client’s Testimonial
“Product Data Scrape gave us not just data—but pricing power. We went from reacting to trends to predicting and dominating them.”
— Head of E-Commerce, UK Retailer
Technology Stack Used
- Custom Python-Based Scrapers
- Auto-Scheduling via CronJobs
- Amazon & Flipkart Anti-Bot Bypass Integration
- AWS Lambda for Scalability
- Real-Time Dashboard on Power BI
Why Product Data Scrape?
- 99.8% data accuracy
- 15-second response time for high-frequency APIs
- Global e-commerce coverage
- Custom field-level filtering (price, stock, seller, delivery time, etc.)
- Automated error handling and deduplication
Next Steps for the Client
- Expand pricing intelligence to Walmart, Noon, and JioMart.
- Integrate regional language product scraping for Tier-2 city targeting in India.
- Launch a consumer-facing price tracker app powered by scraped data.
Final Takeaway
By partnering with Product Data Scrape, this UK retailer transformed its sales strategy with real-time Amazon and Flipkart pricing intelligence. The results speak for themselves: increased sales, improved margin control, and a competitive edge in the dynamic world of global e-commerce.
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