# January 22, 2026: Shopify Markets introduced, now default Shopify importer

### **What’s changed?** <a href="#h_01kfg1ngyc9k1ydcjbbetw1btc" id="h_01kfg1ngyc9k1ydcjbbetw1btc"></a>

We’ve updated our Shopify importer to [Shopify Markets](https://www.shopify.com/nl/markets). From January 22 onward, Shopify markets will be Channable’s default importer for Shopify.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** If you’re using the previous importer and would like to move to Shopify markets, follow our [Shopify markets switch guide](https://app.gitbook.com/s/Za0iYflHeXmKWGnfFMAN/import-how-to/import-your-product-data/import-via-a-webshop/shopify/guide-for-switching-to-shopify-markets).
{% endhint %}

#### **What’s Shopify markets?** <a href="#h_01kfg1nkhjbvg58670xd82z8pq" id="h_01kfg1nkhjbvg58670xd82z8pq"></a>

Shopify markets is an upgraded version of Shopify that makes it easier to scale your business and sell to multiple markets from a single store.

#### **Why did we switch to Shopify Markets?** <a href="#h_01kfg1np3jt8efgjhgds3f457p" id="h_01kfg1np3jt8efgjhgds3f457p"></a>

Shopify markets is now Shopify’s default data model. To provide you with the best experience, we updated our Shopify importer to support their latest functionality.

Shopify Markets also offers significant benefits compared to the old importer, including:

* Drastically faster import times
* Multi-market data and translations&#x20;
* Simpler setup (since essential data is included by default)

### **Old vs new importer differences** <a href="#h_01kfg1s71z7dqx0ktr965eg07y" id="h_01kfg1s71z7dqx0ktr965eg07y"></a>

The old importer placed translated content into the default field (title, description). The new importer creates specific fields for localized data.

| **Data Type**           | **Old Shopify behavior**                                           | **New Shopify markets field name(s)**                                                                                                     |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Product Translation** | Translated content was placed in the default field (e.g. `title`). | `title_{language_code}` (e.g., `title_fr`, `description_es`)                                                                              |
| **Market Price**        | Only one default price field (e.g. `price`) was available.         | `price_{market_name}` (e.g., `price_netherlands`, `price_belgium`) and the corresponding currency field (`price_{market_name}_currency`). |
| **Inventory Quantity**  | Total in `inventory_quantity`. Stock per location was optional.    | `inventory_quantity` (total) and `quantity_{location_name}` for each location.                                                            |
| **Product Category**    | Limited category data.                                             | `product_category` (e.g., "Dog Food") and `product_category_path` (full path).                                                            |

### **Frequently asked questions** <a href="#h_01kfg1w7dzvht3ycd0dc5t8txv" id="h_01kfg1w7dzvht3ycd0dc5t8txv"></a>

<details>

<summary><strong>What are the market types you can import with Shopify Markets?</strong> </summary>

You can import the following market types into Channable:

* &#x20;Company location
* Location
* No specific type
* Region

You can select the import type in your import settings.&#x20;

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I import the local URL directly from Shopify rather than creating new rules per domain?</strong></summary>

Localized URLs are now imported by default for all languages selected in the importer if a localized URL exists in Shopify for that language.

</details>


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