Can the same feed be used to add products and manage inventory stock in Shopify?

Issue:
Can the same feed be used to both add products and manage inventory stock in Shopify?

Answer:
Product creation and inventory updates should be handled using separate feeds.

Use an Add feed to import new products only.
Set up a separate Update feed to track and update inventory changes.
Ensure the Update feed includes the Quantity (stock) field.
In the feed settings, enable Track Inventory to ensure stock levels are synced correctly.
Refer to this guide for detailed setup instructions: Update existing products in store with update feed

The Add feed does not track stock changes; use an Update feed to manage inventory.

Updated on: 20/01/2026

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