Shopware Migration

Looking for a seamless Shopware Migration? Cart2Cart offers a fully automated, secure, and fast solution to migrate from Shopware to a new platform, often completed in just a few hours. We guarantee zero downtime for your existing store during the entire process. With Cart2Cart, trust our expertise to comprehensively transfer your products, customers, orders, SEO URLs, and more, ensuring a smooth and risk-free transition.

Supported versions: Shopware 5.2.2 - 6.7.9.0

How to Migrate to Shopware

This step-by-step guide details how to securely migrate to Shopware from any other e-commerce platform using Cart2Cart, ensuring complete data integrity for your online storefront.

  1. Register and Initiate: Create a Cart2Cart account to begin your platform switch. This initial step is free and takes only a minute.
  2. Connect Your Source Store: Provide the credentials for your current platform to allow secure API access for the data transfer.
  3. Connect Shopware Target Store: Install the Cart2Cart Shopware Migration App from the marketplace or upload the Connection Bridge file to your Shopware store’s root folder via FTP to establish the connection.
  4. Select Data and Options: Choose which data entities to move, including products, SKUs, and customer orders. Configure crucial options like 301 redirects to preserve your SEO rankings.
  5. Run a Free Demo Migration: Launch a free test transfer to move a limited set of your data. This allows you to check the results directly in your new Shopware store before the full replatforming.
  6. Launch the Full Migration: Once satisfied with the demo, start the full migration. The process runs on our servers, ensuring no downtime for your business.

Pro-Tip: You will need to install the Cart2Cart Shopware Migration module or App to enable the data transfer. Note that when migrating from Shopware 6+, preserving product and category IDs has some limitations.

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What data can be migrated from/to Shopware

  • Products Product information, e.g. Product Title, Description, Model, Created Time, Modified Time, Available, Weight, Quantity, Default Price, Special Price, Tax Class, etc.
  • Product Categories Product categories constituting the major groups of products in the store.
  • Manufacturers Information about the manufacturer of each product in the store database, e.g. Name, Description, URL, Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description, etc.
  • Taxes Details about the type of taxes assigned for products, e.g. Name, Value, Value Type (percent or exact value in default currency), Created Time, Modified Time, etc.
  • Customers Information about each customer, e.g. Email, Login, First Name, Last Name, Company, Birthday, Phone, Fax, Active, Created Time, Modified Time, etc.
  • Orders General information about the orders made by customers, e.g. Customer, Customer Info, Billing Address, Shipping Address, Currency, Status, Totals, Created Time, etc.
  • Coupons Codes that consumers can use to obtain a discount on their purchases.
  • Reviews Reviews of products on your store including Customers Name, Review, etc.
  • Multistore
  • Multiple Languages
  • CMS Pages CMS pages typically contain blog content, information from "contact us", "about us" or similar website sections.
  • Name, ID, SKU, Short Description, Full Description, Status, Images in Description, Manufacturer, Tax Class.
  • Price, Special Price.
  • Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
  • Product Image, Additional Images, Cover.
  • Quantity, Stock Availability.
  • Weight, Width, Height.
  • Product Tags, EAN-13.
  • Options(Name).
  • Product Variants(SKU, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Special Price From-To Date, Name).
  • Name, Description, Status.
  • Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
  • Category Images.
  • Name, Description, Manufacturer Images.
  • Tax Name, Rates(Name, Rate, Country).
  • ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Group, Newsletter, Gender, Status.
  • Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
  • Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
  • ID, Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Final Price, Tax Value, Name), Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price.
  • Customer Name, Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
  • Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
  • Shipment.
  • Transactions.
  • Name, Status, Coupon Code, Coupon Date, Coupon From Date, Coupon To Date, Uses Per Coupon, Uses Per Customer, Type Discount, Discount Amount, Coupon Expire Date.
  • Created Date, Status, Rate, User Name, Description, User Email, Product, Title.
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    • Title, Created Date, Description, Content Heading.
    • Name, ID, SKU, Short Description, Full Description, Status, Images in Description, Manufacturer, Tax Class.
    • Price, Special Price.
    • Meta Title, Meta Keywords, Meta Description.
    • Product Image, Additional Images, Cover.
    • Quantity, Stock Availability.
    • Weight, Width, Height.
    • Product Tags, EAN-13.
    • Options(Name).
    • Product Variants(SKU, Quantity, Price, Special Price, Special Price From-To Date, Name).
    • Name, Description, Status.
    • Meta Title, Meta Description, Meta Keywords.
    • Category Images.
    • Name, Description, Manufacturer Images.
    • Tax Name, Rates(Name, Rate, Country).
    • ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Customer Group, Newsletter, Gender, Status.
    • Customer Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
    • Customer Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
    • ID, Order Date, Order Status, Order Products(Final Price, Tax Value, Name), Product Price, Quantity, SubTotal Price, Discount Price, Tax Price, Shipping Price, Total Price.
    • Customer Name, Email, Billing Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
    • Shipping Address(First Name, Last Name, Company, Address 1, Address 2, Country, State, City, Zip Code, Telephone).
    • Shipment.
    • Transactions.
    • Name, Status, Coupon Code, Coupon Date, Coupon From Date, Coupon To Date, Uses Per Coupon, Uses Per Customer, Type Discount, Discount Amount, Coupon Expire Date.
    • Created Date, Status, Rate, User Name, Description, User Email, Product, Title.
    • Yes.
    • Yes.
    • Title, Created Date, Description, Content Heading.
  • Products

  • Clear current data on Target Store before Migration

    Change products quantity to 100 on Target Store

    Migrate product SKUs

    Migrate images from products descriptions, categories descriptions and blog posts descriptions

    Preserve customer IDs on Target Store

    Migrate Short & Full descriptions

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    The design and store functionality transfer is impossible due to Shopware limitations. However, you can recreate it with the help of a 3rd-party developer.

    We’re committed to protecting our customers’ data security. Check out our Security Policy

    All migrations are performed on a secure dedicated Hetzner server with restricted physical access
    HTTPS protocol and 128-bit SSL encryption are used to protect the data being exchanged
    The most up-to-date network architecture schema, firewall and access restrictions protect our system from electronic attacks
    Employee access to customer migration data is restricted, logged and audited

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    Shopware Monthly Pulse: Leading the Era of Agentic B2B Commerce

    This month’s analysis of Shopware reveals a platform that is successfully transitioning from a leading European B2C solution into a global powerhouse for agentic B2B commerce. With the strategic acquisition of a 41 percent stake by PayPal in late 2025 and the recent release of version 6.7, Shopware is fundamentally redefining how mid-market and enterprise merchants manage complexity through AI-native automation. The platform’s trajectory indicates a shift away from manual administrative workflows toward a semi-autonomous commerce environment where AI agents handle everything from product feed generation to customer withdrawal processing.

    Uncontested Dominance in the DACH Enterprise Market

    Shopware continues to solidify its market leadership within the German e-commerce landscape, powering 115 of the top 1,000 online shops for the fourth consecutive year. This 11.5 percent share among top-tier merchants underscores its position as the preferred choice for brands requiring complete data sovereignty and deep customization. While global competitors like Shopify expand upmarket, Shopware’s localized expertise in EU VAT, GDPR compliance, and German payment methods provides a high-barrier defensive moat that maintains its status as the regional gold standard for enterprise commerce.

    Infrastructure Agility and the EAA Compliance Milestone

    The release of Shopware 6.7.9.0 marks a critical infrastructure resilience update ahead of the June 28, 2026, European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline. By integrating native accessibility features and a mandatory electronic withdrawal button directly into the core storefront, Shopware is removing the "legal friction" for merchants selling in the German market. Furthermore, the transition to PHP 8.2 and Vue 3 ensures that the technical foundation remains optimized for high-performance indexing and rapid front-end execution, directly impacting conversion rates for high-volume retailers.

    Open Ecosystem Expansion and API Maturity

    The Shopware ecosystem has matured into a sophisticated API-first environment, now supporting over 100,000 merchants worldwide with a combined revenue of EUR 12 billion. Recent updates to the product and pricing APIs, including JSONL export support and enhanced schema descriptions, have significantly reduced the overhead for ERP and PIM integrations. This focus on developer experience allows for bespoke customizations that go far beyond standard SaaS limitations, positioning the platform as a versatile, distribution-agnostic engine for complex B2B supply chains.

    Flagship Innovation: The Rise of AI-Based Product Feeds

    The standout feature of the 6.7.10.0 release is the introduction of a new sales channel type dedicated to AI-based product feeds. By leveraging generative AI to automate the creation of search-optimized feeds, Shopware is addressing the primary bottleneck for omnichannel scaling. This agentic intelligence allows merchants to synchronize their catalog across diverse global platforms with minimal manual input, ensuring professional-grade product presentation and higher organic visibility without increasing administrative headcount.

    Trust Protocols and Granular Security Governance

    Shopware has reinforced its enterprise-grade security framework with the introduction of optional rate limiters for login and OAuth endpoints. These enhancements allow administrators to exercise granular control over access attempts per user and per IP, a vital feature for high-volume merchants targeted by sophisticated bot attacks. By moving to SHA-256 for product grouping and improving app validation protocols, Shopware is providing a robust trust framework that ensures operational stability for the world's most demanding commerce environments.

    Strategic Pivot to Unified B2B Excellence

    The platform’s global reach is increasingly defined by its B2B Ecommerce Compass 2026 initiative, which outlines a roadmap for "digital maturity" in industrial sectors. By focusing on embedded AI and real-time data, Shopware is attracting complex B2B organizations like BlueAlly and Eagle Crusher that have outgrown fragmented legacy systems. The platform’s ability to harmonize manufacturer, distributor, and buyer needs under one roof, coupled with a transparent pricing model that protects genuinely small businesses, makes it the destination of choice for brands prioritizing long-term architectural flexibility.

    Source: This analysis is synthesized from Shopware 6.7 official release notes (March–May 2026), EHI Retail Institute market share data (2025/2026), Shopware B2B Ecommerce Compass 2026 whitepaper, and official corporate ownership reports via Bloomberg and PYMNTS.

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