How to Import & Export Products in Magento 2: The Complete Guide for 2025 (CSV, Images, MSI, Configurable Products & More)
Looking to master Magento 2 import of products? Whether you’re migrating an existing product catalog to your new Magento 2 storefront, transferring data from a dropshipping platform, or preparing product feeds for price comparison engines, this guide has you covered.
This comprehensive blog post explores everything you need to know about Magento 2 product import and export, starting with the native Magento 2 import requirements for CSV files. From there, we’ll walk you through the default Magento 2 product import process, step-by-step, and explain how to perform updates for specific product data. What you’ll learn:
- How to structure and use Magento 2 product CSV files effectively.
- A detailed guide to importing configurable products into Magento 2, along with other product types.
- Magento 2 import of products with images from both remote and local servers.
- Instructions for managing Magento 2 product custom options and importing attributes.
- How to update product stock and transfer pricing seamlessly.
- Features like Magento 2 tier price import and advanced pricing management.
While the default Magento 2 import and export tools provide a solid foundation, they lack critical features like automation, flexible mapping, and compatibility with various data formats and sources. To address these limitations, we’ll also introduce the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension, which streamlines the process with automation, robust mapping, and pre-configured presets for importing products from platforms like Shopify and Magento 1. Whether you’re dealing with bulk imports or ongoing product updates, this extension simplifies your workflow and boosts efficiency. Continue Reading