# 1688 Category Products API

> List 1688 wholesale products in a category with output language, sort, price, dropshipping and factory filters.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/category/items
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/category/items/docs

## Facts

- Provider: 1688
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/category/items`
- Price: $0.02 per call
- Capabilities: api, 1688, ecommerce
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/category/items` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `catId` | string | yes |  |
| `language` | string | no | en, zh, ru, vi, ja, ko |
| `page` | integer | no |  |
| `pageSize` | integer | no |  |
| `sort` | string | no | default, sales, price_up, price_down |
| `priceStart` | string | no |  |
| `priceEnd` | string | no |  |
| `newArrival` | boolean | no |  |
| `supportDropshipping` | boolean | no |  |
| `freeShipping` | boolean | no |  |
| `isSuperFactory` | boolean | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the 1688 Category Products API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/category/items with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the 1688 Category Products API cost?

$0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the 1688 Category Products API accept?

Required: catId (string). Optional: language (one of en, zh, ru, vi, ja, ko), page (integer), pageSize (integer), sort (one of default, sales, price_up, price_down), priceStart (string) and priceEnd (string) and 4 more. The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the 1688 Category Products API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a 1688 developer account or API key?

No. 1688 Category Products runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for 1688 API access separately.

## README

### 1688 Category Products API

List 1688 wholesale products in a category with output language, sort, price, dropshipping and factory filters.

The response is the platform's original data structure.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "1688/category/items", "catId": "<catId>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `catId` | string | Yes | 1688 platform category ID. |
| `language` | string | No | Output language. |
| `page` | integer | No | Page number, starting at 1. |
| `pageSize` | integer | No | Number of items requested per page. The returned count may differ. |
| `sort` | string | No | Product sort order. |
| `priceStart` | string | No | Minimum price filter in CNY. |
| `priceEnd` | string | No | Maximum price filter in CNY. |
| `newArrival` | boolean | No | Filter for new products. |
| `supportDropshipping` | boolean | No | Filter for support for dropshipping. |
| `freeShipping` | boolean | No | Filter for free shipping. |
| `isSuperFactory` | boolean | No | Optional super-factory filter. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls and empty results are not charged.