Shopware B2B Migration to Shopify

Last updated August 2026

A technical guide to handling b2b migration when migrating from Shopware to Shopify. This covers what transfers, what does not, the specific risks for Shopware stores, and the recommended approach.

Shopware-specific considerations

When migrating b2b migration from Shopware, the following platform-specific aspects must be considered:

Data model implications

Shopware's data model stores this information differently than Shopify. In Shopware: order + order_line_item with delivery, transaction, document tables.

Can Shopify's Store Migration app handle b2b migration?

What transfers

• Company/customer accounts
• Product catalogs (base)
• Order history (via API)

What does NOT transfer

• Company hierarchies and approval chains
• Negotiated/customer-specific pricing
• Purchase order and quote workflows
• Credit limit and payment term configurations
• Shared catalogs / custom catalogs
• Requisition lists
• Quick order / bulk order forms

Specific risks for Shopware stores

• B2B customers losing their negotiated terms
• Approval workflows breaking, orders getting stuck
• Purchase order number tracking failing
• Net payment terms not available on standard Shopify
• Sales rep commission tracking losing data

Recommended approach

B2B migrations typically require Shopify Plus. Use Shopify Plus B2B features (company accounts, catalogs, payment terms). Evaluate whether remaining B2B gaps need apps (SparkLayer, B2B Handsfree) or custom development. Run a pilot with a small group of B2B customers before full migration.

Exporting b2b migration data from Shopware

• Shopware Admin CSV export
• Shopware Admin API (REST)
• Shopware Store API
• MySQL database export
• Migration plugins

Technical notes

• Shopify Plus B2B: company accounts, price lists, payment terms
• Custom catalogs via Shopify Plus price lists
• Purchase orders: use order metafields or a dedicated app
• Approval workflows require Shopify Functions (Checkout UI extensions)
• Credit limits not native to Shopify; requires custom app
• B2B checkout extensibility limited without Shopify Plus

Other Shopware migration issues

References

• Shopify B2B Documentation — Shopify