The quantity_to_sell_on_facebook field in your catalog represents the stock level for each product available to sell on your Facebook Shop or Instagram Shopping account. This value is reflected in the Product Details Page (PDP) and helps buyers understand how many items are available. Keeping it accurate and up-to-date is instrumental to the experience, as it dictates when your products are out-of-stock or can lead to overselling if incorrect.

The quantity_to_sell_on_facebook field is replacing the inventory field, which is being deprecated.

The quantity_to_sell_on_facebook field is dynamic, which means that its value fluctuates as people buy products from your Facebook Shop account. Whenever a user places an order, the quantity level of the corresponding products is decremented.

As people purchase products on your Facebook Shop account, the quantity value is decremented. When this value reaches 0, we mark the product as 'Out-of-Stock' and restrict anyone from purchasing additional units. You should do a best-effort attempt at restocking your products regularly as 'Out-of-Stock' products negatively affect the user experience and your brand perception.

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