Tutorial: Using Bulk Import Tools to Launch Your Product Catalog Faster: Speed to Market
Don’t add products one by one. Learn how to use Pryseflow’s advanced CSV import tools to upload thousands of items in seconds, map custom attributes, and launch your professional marketplace storefront at lightning speed.
Bulk Importing Products into Pryseflow
Building a large product catalogue manually can take a significant amount of time.
For businesses with hundreds or thousands of products, Pryseflow provides a bulk import workflow that allows product data to be uploaded from a structured file instead of entering every item individually.
Bulk import supports CSV and XLSX files using Pryseflow’s downloadable template and schema. Imports run as queued jobs and can be used to create new products, update existing products, or perform both actions in a controlled way.
1. Download the Pryseflow Import Template
Start by downloading the product import template from the product import area.
The template provides the expected structure for product data and helps reduce formatting errors during import.
Pryseflow supports:
CSV files
XLSX files
Using the provided template is the safest way to prepare a large catalogue because it keeps your columns aligned with the fields Pryseflow expects.
2. Prepare Your Product Data
Each row in the import file represents product information to be processed.
Depending on the template and the product being created, product data can include fields such as:
Product name
Description
SKU
Barcode
Selling price
Cost of goods
Tax behaviour
Status
Category
Vendor
Unit of measure
Low-stock threshold
Other supported catalogue fields
These fields correspond with Pryseflow’s core product structure. PRYSEFLOW_FEATURE_REFERENCE
Take time to check your file before importing.
Accurate product information at this stage makes the rest of your catalogue easier to manage.
3. Keep Product Identifiers Consistent
SKUs and barcodes help identify products throughout the business.
Where your business already uses SKUs, keep them consistent during import.
Pryseflow products support SKU and barcode information, including EAN-13 validation where applicable.
Consistent identifiers are especially useful for:
POS scanning
Inventory management
Product updates
Catalogue exports
Warehouse operations
4. Choose the Import Mode
Pryseflow supports three main import modes:
Create
Use Create when the file contains products that do not already exist in Pryseflow.
The import creates new product records from the valid rows in your file.
Update
Use Update when the products already exist and you want to change supported information in bulk.
This is useful for catalogue maintenance where existing product records need to be updated.
Upsert
Use Upsert when the file may contain a combination of new and existing products.
Pryseflow processes the rows according to whether the corresponding product already exists, allowing one import to support both creation and updating.
Choose the import mode carefully so that the result matches what you want to do with the catalogue.
5. Import Products into the Correct Company
Pryseflow is a multi-company platform.
Where an owner has access to more than one eligible company, the import process can support company-specific routing.
The company_uuid field can direct an import row to one of the owner’s eligible companies where cross-company import is permitted.
This is useful for owners managing multiple businesses or product catalogues from one account.
Import permission is separate from ordinary product-editing permission, so access controls still apply.
6. Upload the Import File
Once your product data has been prepared:
Open the product import area in Pryseflow.
Select the file you want to upload.
Choose the appropriate import mode.
Submit the import for processing.
Bulk imports are processed as queued jobs rather than requiring the browser to complete every row immediately.
This allows Pryseflow to handle larger datasets more reliably.
7. Let Pryseflow Validate the Rows
Pryseflow validates imported rows before they are accepted into the catalogue.
Validation includes checks relating to:
Company ownership
Company scope
Field format
Supported product data
Import permissions
Rows that do not meet the required rules are reported as errors rather than being silently accepted.
This makes it easier to identify which rows require attention.
8. Review the Import Status
After the import begins, use the import status view to monitor progress.
The status view can report:
Processed rows
Errors
Import progress
Per-company results where cross-company owner imports are used
This gives you a clearer view of what was successfully processed and which rows still need to be corrected.
9. Correct Failed Rows
If some rows fail validation, review the reported errors and correct the underlying data.
Common issues may involve:
Missing required information
Incorrect field formats
Invalid company references
Product identifiers that do not meet the required structure
Unsupported values
Once corrected, the affected product data can be imported again using the appropriate import mode.
This allows you to correct only the information that needs attention rather than rebuilding the entire catalogue manually.
10. Review Imported Products
Once the import has completed, review the imported products inside Pryseflow.
Check important information such as:
Product names
SKUs
Barcodes
Prices
Costs
Categories
Vendors
Tax settings
Status
Inventory-related settings
Imported products become normal catalogue records and can then be managed through Pryseflow’s product tools.
11. Configure Sales-Channel Visibility
Importing a product does not automatically make it available for sale everywhere.
Pryseflow separately controls whether a product is available through:
Pryseflow Marketplace
Your own online store
Both
Neither
The sales-channel listing record controls channel availability, listing status, price overrides and shipping rules.
After a bulk import, review the relevant sales-channel settings before expecting products to appear publicly.
12. Organise Categories and Product Information
Imported products can be organised using Pryseflow’s catalogue tools.
Categories are hierarchical and can include parent and child relationships.
Pryseflow also supports:
Product attributes
Attribute values
Units of measure
Product packs
Option groups
These structures help keep larger catalogues organised and consistent. PRYSEFLOW_FEATURE_REFERENCE
13. Export Your Product Catalogue
Pryseflow also supports product catalogue export.
This provides a bulk extract of product information that can be used for review, data maintenance or other supported business purposes. PRYSEFLOW_FEATURE_REFERENCE
Export and import together provide a practical way to manage larger catalogues without editing every product individually.
Common Questions
Can I import Excel files?
Yes.
Pryseflow supports both CSV and XLSX product imports. PRYSEFLOW_FEATURE_REFERENCE
Can I use bulk import to update existing products?
Yes.
Use the Update import mode when you want to change supported information for existing products.
Can I create and update products in the same file?
Yes.
The Upsert mode is designed for imports containing a combination of new and existing product records.
Can I import products for more than one company?
Where the owner has the required permissions and eligible companies, the company_uuid field can be used to route rows to the appropriate company.
Does importing a product automatically publish it to the Marketplace?
No.
Marketplace and online-store availability are controlled separately through the product’s sales-channel listing settings.
Can I see which rows failed?
Yes.
The import status view reports processed rows and errors so that problematic rows can be corrected.
Can I export my catalogue later?
Yes.
Pryseflow provides a bulk product catalogue export. PRYSEFLOW_FEATURE_REFERENCE
Build Your Catalogue Faster
A growing catalogue should not require thousands of repetitive manual entries.
Pryseflow’s bulk import workflow lets businesses prepare structured product data, import it in bulk, validate the results and manage the catalogue from one environment.
Whether you are creating a new catalogue, updating an existing one or managing products across eligible companies, bulk import provides a more efficient way to keep product information organised.
Prepare. Import. Review. Scale your catalogue with Pryseflow.