Imports Overview

The Imports page in Xada provides a central view of all incoming product data, including updates from supplier feeds and manually uploaded CSV files.

This is the starting point of Xada’s automated data flow, where product information is ingested, processed, and prepared for further actions such as rules and exports.

What the Imports Page Shows

The Imports page allows you to monitor and manage all import activity.

For each import, you can view:

Source (e.g. supplier feed or CSV upload)
Status (e.g. Processing, Completed, Failed)
Progress of the import
Date and time of the import
Actions (e.g. view details)

This gives you full visibility into how and when your product data is being updated.

Types of Imports

Supplier Feed Imports

These are automatic imports from connected suppliers.

Sync product data such as pricing, descriptions, images, etc
Run on a scheduled basis
Keep your catalogue aligned with supplier updates

CSV Imports

These are manual imports performed by users.

Used for custom updates (e.g. pricing, options, categories)
Allow bulk changes across products
Provide flexibility beyond supplier data

How Imports Fit Into the Xada Workflow

Imports are part of a larger automated pipeline:

Import
- Supplier feed or CSV data is brought into Xada
Rules Execution
- Rules are automatically applied
Export to Storefront
- Updated product data is synced to your website when an export runs

Reviewing Import Details

Clicking View on an import provides:

Summary of processed records
Any errors or warnings
Additional context for troubleshooting

This is especially useful when validating CSV uploads or investigating failed imports.

Best Practices

Regularly monitor the Imports page to ensure data is syncing correctly
Review failed imports and resolve issues promptly
Validate CSV files before uploading to minimise errors
Use imports in combination with rules to automate updates