---
title: Import Manufacturers
description: How to import manufacturer records into Shopware 6 with Improved Import, Export & Mass Actions.
---

Use manufacturer import when you want to create or update brand records before assigning them to products.

This is useful when your product file uses manufacturer names or IDs and you want those manufacturers to exist in Shopware before the product import runs.

## Before You Import

Prepare a file with one row per manufacturer. Include a stable identifier when you update existing records.

Common manufacturer fields include:

| Field | Use |
| --- | --- |
| `id` | Updates a specific manufacturer when you already know the Shopware ID. |
| `name` | The manufacturer name shown in the administration and storefront. |
| `link` | Optional manufacturer website URL. |
| `description` | Optional text about the manufacturer. |

:::tip
If your product import only contains manufacturer names, import manufacturers first. This helps avoid missing manufacturer assignments during product import.
:::

## Import Process

1. Go to **Extensions > Improved Import, Export > Import**.
2. Create a new import profile.
3. Select **Manufacturer** as the entity.
4. Choose your file source, such as upload, FTP/SFTP, URL, Google Drive, or Google Sheets.
5. Map your file columns to manufacturer fields.
6. Preview the import.
7. Run the import.

## Example CSV

```csv
name,link,description
Acme Brand,https://example.com,Default product manufacturer
Northwind,https://northwind.example.com,Outdoor equipment supplier
```

## Related Guides

- [Import Overview](/import/overview/)
- [Configure Mapping](/import/mapping/)
- [Preview & Run Import](/import/preview-and-run/)
- [Import Products](/entities/products/)