Shopify Etsy Integration

Shopify Etsy Integration

Sell on Etsy, the world’s leading marketplace for handmade, vintage, and creative goods with over 88 million active buyers, more than 316 million monthly visits, and over 100 million active listings. Etsy is the go-to destination for shoppers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind products. For Shopify merchants who create handmade items, vintage goods, or creative products, Etsy provides an audience that specifically seeks out what you make.

With Market Sync, you can connect your Shopify store to Etsy and automate your entire selling workflow. Sync inventory, push price updates, import orders, and send tracking information back to Etsy, all without leaving your Shopify dashboard.

Why Sell on Etsy?

Etsy gives Shopify merchants access to a massive community of buyers who value craftsmanship and creativity. Here is what makes it a strong sales channel:

  • 88 million active buyers: A dedicated audience of shoppers specifically looking for handmade, vintage, and unique products
  • 316 million monthly visits: Massive organic traffic from buyers who are ready to purchase creative and artisan goods
  • Home and Living dominates: Approximately 35% of Etsy sales come from the Home and Living category, making it ideal for decor, furniture, and home goods sellers
  • Low barrier to entry: Listing fees are just $0.20 per item, making it affordable to test products and scale gradually
  • Built-in search and discovery: Etsy’s search algorithm helps buyers find your products through keyword-driven product discovery
  • Global marketplace: Reach buyers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and many more countries
  • Strong brand for handmade: Etsy’s reputation as the home of handmade goods gives your products instant credibility with buyers who value craftsmanship
  • Offsite Ads program: Etsy promotes your products on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. You only pay 12-15% when a sale results from these ads

How the Shopify Etsy Integration Works

Getting started takes just a few steps:

  1. Install Market Sync on your Shopify store
  2. Connect your Etsy seller account using your API credentials
  3. Map your products and configure sync settings (inventory buffers, pricing rules)

Once connected, Market Sync continuously syncs your inventory levels, pushes price changes, imports new Etsy orders into Shopify, and sends tracking updates back to Etsy. Everything runs automatically so you can manage your Etsy shop and Shopify store together from one dashboard.

Selling on Etsy from Shopify

With Market Sync, your Shopify store stays fully connected to Etsy. Keep your handmade or vintage inventory perfectly synced and never miss a sale or oversell across your DTC store and Etsy shop:

  • ✔ Real-time inventory sync between Shopify and Etsy
  • ✔ Automated price updates pushed from Shopify to Etsy
  • ✔ Etsy orders imported directly into your Shopify admin
  • ✔ Tracking information synced back to Etsy after fulfillment

No manual uploads. No CSV files. No errors. Market Sync keeps your Etsy shop running in the background while you focus on creating and growing your brand.

Etsy Seller Fee Structure

Understanding Etsy’s fees helps you price your products for profit:

  • Listing fee: $0.20 per listing, renewed every four months or when the item sells
  • Transaction fee: 6.5% of the total sale price including shipping
  • Payment processing: 3% plus $0.25 per transaction (US rates)
  • Offsite Ads fee (if applicable): 15% of sale price for shops under $10,000 annual revenue, 12% for shops above. This only applies when a sale comes through Etsy’s offsite advertising
  • Total typical fees: Most US sellers pay between 10-13% in combined fees on a standard sale

Market Sync vs Other Etsy Integrations

Feature Market Sync Other Tools
Inventory sync ✔ Real-time ⚠ Delayed / manual
Pricing updates ✔ Automated ⚠ Limited
Order import ✔ Fully automated ⚠ Partial
Tracking sync ✔ Automatic ⚠ Manual
Shopify-first design ✔ Yes ❌ Often generic
Multi-channel support ✔ Yes ⚠ Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Shopify Etsy integration?

Yes. Market Sync integrates your Shopify store with Etsy and automates inventory, pricing, and order syncing between the two platforms.

What types of products can I sell on Etsy?

Etsy focuses on handmade items, vintage goods (20+ years old), and craft supplies. The top categories include Home and Living, Jewelry, Clothing, Art, and Craft Supplies. Products should emphasize craftsmanship, uniqueness, or vintage character.

How much does it cost to sell on Etsy?

Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, a 6.5% transaction fee, and payment processing fees of 3% plus $0.25. Total fees typically range from 10-13% per sale. Offsite Ads fees (12-15%) apply only when a sale is generated through Etsy’s external advertising.

Can I run both a Shopify store and an Etsy shop at the same time?

Yes. Many sellers use Shopify as their primary DTC store and Etsy as an additional sales channel. Market Sync keeps inventory synced between both so you never oversell.

What is Etsy’s Offsite Ads program?

Etsy automatically promotes your listings on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. If a buyer clicks an ad and makes a purchase within 30 days, you pay a 12-15% fee on that sale. Shops earning over $10,000 annually pay the lower 12% rate.

Do I need technical knowledge to set this up?

No. Setup is simple and designed for non-technical users. You can be up and running in minutes.

Also Selling on Other Marketplaces?

Market Sync also supports:

Start Selling on Etsy with Shopify

Reach millions of buyers who are looking for exactly the kind of unique, handmade, and creative products you make.

👉 Connect Shopify to Etsy with Market Sync today.