Faster Variant ID and Barcode-based imports

Product imports using Variant ID [ID] or Variant Barcode [ID] columns now run faster with automatic preloading.

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December 4, 2025


Following our recent parallel processing update, we’ve extended the same speed improvements to more import scenarios.


🔧 Improvements

  • Variant ID imports – Imports using Variant ID [ID] now preload all variant data for faster lookups, just like SKU-based imports.
  • Barcode imports – Imports using Variant Barcode [ID] also benefit from preloading, making barcode-based bulk updates faster.
  • Progress visibility – During preloading, you’ll see a progress message showing how many variants have been loaded.
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