# 1688 Factory Search API

> Search 1688 factories and manufacturers by keyword, sorted by default order or repurchase rate.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/search/factories
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/1688/search/factories/docs

## Facts

- Provider: 1688
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/factories`
- 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/search/factories` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | string | yes |  |
| `page` | integer | no |  |
| `pageSize` | integer | no |  |
| `sort` | string | no | default, repurchase_rate |

## FAQ

### How do I use the 1688 Factory Search API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/1688/search/factories 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 Factory Search 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 Factory Search API accept?

Required: keyword (string). Optional: page (integer), pageSize (integer) and sort (one of default, repurchase_rate). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the 1688 Factory Search API return?

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

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

No. 1688 Factory Search 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 Factory Search API

Search 1688 factories and manufacturers by keyword, sorted by default order or repurchase rate.

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/search/factories", "keyword": "phone case"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `keyword` | string | Yes | Factory search keyword. |
| `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 | Factory sort order. |

#### Pricing

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