Understanding Product IDs on Amazon
A Product ID is a unique identifier assigned to products listed on Amazon, used to organize and categorize them. Common types of Product IDs include:
ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number)
A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier for each product on Amazon.
Example: B07W8DKP8F
UPC (Universal Product Code)
A 12-digit code used globally to identify products, commonly used by manufacturers and brands.
Example: 123456789012
EAN (European Article Number)
A 13-digit identifier primarily used in Europe for product identification.
Example: 4006381333931
ISBN (International Standard Book Number)
A 10 or 13-digit identifier used specifically for books.
Example: 978-3-16-148410-0
GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
A broader term for unique product identifiers, encompassing UPC and EAN codes.
On Amazon, the most commonly referred Product ID is the ASIN, as it uniquely categorizes each product within the Amazon ecosystem.
