When your store grows and orders stack up you’ll need better ways to move that data around. Exporting orders becomes a key task for backups migrations reporting or transferring data. The CSV Import Export plugin for WooCommerce gives you real control over how orders export and import back. In this guide we’ll walk through how you can use that plugin in 2025 to export orders correctly and manage product data too.

You’ll see how to install the plugin set up export rules choose columns filter orders and run exports. You’ll also learn how to export products with the same plugin. By the end you’ll know exactly how to move your data with confidence.

What the CSV Import Export Plugin Offers for WooCommerce Export Orders

This plugin is built to make exporting order data easier than relying on built in tools. With it you can export WooCommerce orders to CSV in custom layouts with filters you choose. You also get ability to import orders back if needed or move them to another site. It supports large data sets without killing your server.

Inside the plugin you find options to:

• Select which orders to export by status date range or customer
• Choose exactly which columns go into your CSV file
• Use templates so next time export uses same setup
• Map columns to match your own labels or systems
• Skip or update existing orders when importing back
• Export WooCommerce products too from the same interface

Because this plugin handles orders and products you don’t need a separate plugin just for product export. That means less clutter in your store. For stores with many orders or many SKUs this kind of control is a must.

How to Install and Set Up Export Rules for Orders

First download the plugin file from where you purchased it. Then login to your WordPress admin head to Plugins → Add New → Upload plugin. Choose the file hit Install and then Activate it. After activation you’ll see a new menu labeled something like CSV Import Export or Import Export in WooCommerce.

Go into that menu and find “Export Rules” or “Order Export.” Click Add New to set up your first rule. Give your rule a name so you remember what it does. Next mark whether this rule is active or not.

You’ll then pick that this rule applies to WooCommerce export orders. Under that choose filters: order status(s) you want to include date start and end, particular customers or order number ranges. After that it’s time to pick columns. You decide which fields you want in your CSV. You can also map custom fields if your store uses extra order metadata.

Finally save the rule. Whenever you run it the plugin will use these settings to export your WooCommerce orders via CSV format.

How to Run the Export and Import Back (and Export Products Too)

With rule saved now go to Export section. Select your rule and hit Run Export. The plugin will collect order data matching the filters and columns you chose then let you download a CSV file. That file will reflect exactly what your setup is. For large stores you may need to export in batches.

You can also import orders using the import tab. Upload a CSV file, map its columns back to WooCommerce order fields and run import. The plugin gives option to skip or update existing orders if they match by ID. That way you don’t duplicate stuff.

For woocommerce export products, navigate to product export in same plugin. Pick which products you want by category or date or status. Choose attributes images SKUs and custom fields then run export. Product export works same logic as order export just in product context.

Make sure to test your exported CSV to see if columns match your other systems or accounting tools. If you see missing data go back to rule setup and include those fields. Exports aren’t magic they reflect what you ask them to include.

Best Practices for Exporting WooCommerce Orders in 2025

Exporting order data well means thinking ahead. Don’t just dump everything into one file without plan. For big stores split by date or status so file sizes stay manageable. Use templates so you don’t redo mapping every time.

Always check encoding — use UTF-8 so data doesn’t get broken. Use meaningful column names. If you use custom fields in orders include them in mapping. Back up your exports in cloud or safe storage. If your export takes long ask your host to increase timeout or run in background mode.

When importing back or moving to another site use the update/skip settings to avoid duplicates. First try small test exports then scale up. Keep logs of what exports ran when and who exported them. That way you know what’s been moved.

Troubleshooting Common Export Problems

Sometimes exports fail. Big file size may cause memory limits. If that happens reduce the number of orders per batch. If some columns come out blank that means those fields weren’t enabled in your export rule. Go back and include them.

If custom fields don’t map properly check the meta keys in database and use correct mapping in plugin settings. If import fails because IDs clash then set plugin to skip or override duplicates instead of trying to insert new ones. Always test with small set before full export.

Export errors might be due to plugin conflicts or server settings so disable other plugins temporarily if necessary. If CSV shows weird characters it’s likely encoding issue — convert file to UTF-8 before importing. By handling these issues wisely you keep exports reliable.

Conclusion

Exporting WooCommerce orders doesn’t have to be a headache if you use the right plugin. With CSV Import Export plugin you get precise control over which orders export which columns and even the option to export products in one tool. You can migrate stores or back up your data with confidence.

Make sure you set up your rules well test your exports then scale. Use filtering and mapping so your CSV matches your reports. Exporting right means less manual work and fewer mistakes. Try it today on your store and see how much easier managing order data becomes.