Moving to a new Shopify store: what to export first

Export collections first

Collections define how your store is organised. Export them to CSV before anything else.

Then move products

Bring products across so collections have something to fill with.

Rebuild collections from the file

Import the CSV into the new store, then check rules and sort order.

Set up redirects

Point old URLs to the new ones so you keep your search rankings.

Recommended tool

Collections Import Export Pro exports collection rules, SEO and related fields to CSV so you can rebuild structure on the new store (free plan includes a monthly record allowance; paid from about $19.99/month — App Store snapshot 3 Nov 2026).