GTIN barcode product requirement
GTIN_barcode is a mandatory field at product creation, for all products that have a barcode printed on their packaging.
The list of brands and categories for which gtin_barcode field is mandatory can be found here
Each GTIN barcode is unique for a product. Therefore, you cannot create more than one product with the same gtin barcode. If you try to create a product with a gtin_barcode that already exists for another product in your Jumia account, you will receive an error. You should use the existing product for this gtin_barcode, or delete it if the listing has a mistake.
How to update GTIN barcode data for your product
- Using Vendor Center interface, you can navigate to: Manage product > edit product details > variations > gtin_barcode field
- Using file upload you will find a gtin_barcode column
- Using API you can update the gtin_barcode data for your seller SKU
What is a GTIN Barcode?
A GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is a unique identifier for a product, recognized internationally.
It is printed as numbers and bars on product packaging.
4 types of GTIN exist:
- GTIN-12 (UPC-A): this is a 12-digit number used primarily in North America.
- GTIN-8 (EAN/UCC-8): this is an 8-digit number used predominately outside of North America.
- GTIN-13 (EAN/UCC-13): this is a 13-digit number used predominately outside of North America.
- GTIN-14 (EAN/UCC-14 or ITF-14): this is a 14-digit number used to identify trade items at various packaging levels.
Why use GTIN Barcodes?
GTINs are a common language for trading partners worldwide to uniquely identify items
You can search existing listings by GTIN before manually creating a new SKU, and benefit from:
- Better sales, with product grouping which will ensure fair competition between all vendors and better visibility for the best offers
- Simpler operations and finance reconciliation thanks to this unique product ID
- More visibility online with better SEO search engine ranking
How to get your product’s GTIN?
If your product already has a GTIN barcode
- Ask the brand owner/manufacturer to share their detailed price list or catalog with product barcodes (GTINs).
- Note: Barcodes (GTINs) are different from Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) and Model number.
- Read or Scan the barcode (GTIN) on the product or product packaging
If your product does not have a barcode
- GS1 is the official GTINs and EAN/UPC barcodes provider worldwide.
- Always make sure you get GTIN barcodes directly from an official Gs1 entity, to ensure your GTINs will be valid.
- Applying for a GTIN involves providing information about your product, such as its name, description, and packaging.
- For more details about getting GTINs for your products please visit GS1 website
GTIN barcode exemption
An exemption may only be granted if you are listing product from a brand for which we require barcodes, but your items do not have manufacturer barcodes on their packaging.
Before submitting an exemption request, make sure you have gathered photos that clearly show all sides of the product, as it will be required to process your request.
You may submit an exemption request from adding barcodes to your products here
Select the contact reason: My products / Issue with product creation / Apply for a product ID, or GTIN barcode exemption
