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# Use Price benchmark data

In Merchant Center, the price competitiveness report compares your prices with other retailers’ prices for the same products.

You can this data to:

* See Benchmark information of each product
* See Price benchmark history of each product in a graph
* Put the price benchmark labels in a supplemental source

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For benchmark definitions and availability, see [Price benchmark data](/css/price-benchmark-data.md). To use benchmark labels in campaigns, see [Use Price benchmark labels in Google Ads](/css/price-benchmark-data/use-price-benchmark-labels-in-google-ads.md).
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### <i class="fa-memo-circle-check">:memo-circle-check:</i> Before you start

**You'll need**

* A Channable (CSS) Boost Pro plan

**Good to know**

* Some products do not have a benchmark. This can happen when:
  * The product is unique, so Google cannot compare it.
  * The product does not have enough ad impressions or clicks.
  * Google does not have enough competitor prices.
  * Google cannot match the product with competitor listings.
* Google mainly matches products by GTIN. When GTIN is unavailable, Google uses brand and MPN.

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### Find products to review

1. In Channable, open the **Products** tab.
2. Review products with available Price benchmark data (indicated by a value in the **Pr. benchmark** column of the table). If there is available data, you'll see one of the following:
   * **Above benchmark:** Your price is higher than the benchmark price
   * **At Benchmark:** Your price is the same as the benchmark price (1% margin)
   * **Below Benchmark:** your price is lower than the benchmark price
   * **No Benchmark**: Not enough data available to calculate the benchmark price for this product
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### Review the product trend

Open a product, scroll and review the **Price benchmark** tab to compare your price with the benchmark over time.

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Look for persistent gaps rather than a single change. Review price changes alongside changes in performance.
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### Choose an action

Choose how you want to use your price benchmark data.&#x20;

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Check out [Use Price benchmark labels in Google Ads](/css/price-benchmark-data/use-price-benchmark-labels-in-google-ads.md)to use your labels in your campaigns.
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#### <i class="fa-arrow-trend-up">:arrow-trend-up:</i> Protect competitive products

For products performing well, maintain stock and protect visibility. Use the benchmark to support decisions, not replace margin targets.

#### <i class="fa-magnifying-glass-chart">:magnifying-glass-chart:</i> Investigate weaker products

For products with a persistent gap and weaker performance, review the price, margin, and conversion data. Adjust the price, reduce spend, or keep the product unchanged based on your findings.

#### <i class="fa-chart-line">:chart-line:</i> Monitor the result

After making a change, review the trend and performance again. Avoid changing several variables at once.
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