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What Is an EAN?

EAN a 13-digit barcode used internationally for product identification. The European equivalent of UPC. Required for products sold in international markets.

How Dashboardly Tracks EAN

Dashboardly calculates EAN from your live TikTok Shop data — pulling actual orders, fees, refunds, and returns so the number you see matches your P&L.

  • Actual order revenue — not estimated or attributed revenue
  • Refunds and returns deducted automatically
  • All platform fees included for profit-level accuracy
  • Historical trends so you spot changes before they hit profit

Frequently asked questions

What is a good EAN?

Used in 100+ countries. Required for cross-border TikTok Shop in some regions. Compatible with most scanning systems.

How do I calculate EAN?

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Why is my EAN different from what TikTok Shop reports?

TikTok's native reports use attributed metrics with click- and view-through windows. Dashboardly calculates EAN from actual order revenue, deducting refunds and returns for a truer number that matches your real P&L.

When should I track EAN?

EAN is a leading indicator — check it daily if you're running ads or running pricing experiments, weekly otherwise. Dashboardly tracks EAN automatically so you don't have to pull exports.

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A 13-digit barcode used internationally for product identification. The European equivalent of UPC. Required for products sold in international markets.
Definition

A 13-digit barcode used internationally for product identification. The European equivalent of UPC. Required for products sold in international markets.

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Example Calculation

EAN example: 4006381333931 — 13-digit international barcode

Benchmarks for TikTok Shop Sellers

Used in 100+ countries. Required for cross-border TikTok Shop in some regions. Compatible with most scanning systems.

Why It Matters for TikTok Shop Sellers

A 13-digit barcode used internationally for product identification. The European equivalent of UPC. Required for products sold in international markets.

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