See the world of trade like never before —gain the insights your business needs
Every day, businesses, analysts, and policymakers turn to ImportGenius to uncover hidden patterns in global trade. From tracking forced labor and sanctions compliance to monitoring illegal shipments, our platform helps uncover the unseen and the urgent. We also support major media outlets in breaking some of the world’s most impactful trade stories. But it’s not just about investigations. Logistics companies and customs brokers rely on us to find new shippers, while importers and exporters use our platform to discover new suppliers, competitive shifts, and untapped business opportunities. With ImportGenius, you don’t just react to market changes—you stay ahead of them.
Industries we serve
- Logistics & freight forwarding
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Trade law
The #1 global trade data platform—here’s why:
Find new partners. Fast. Unlock new suppliers and customers in seconds Use our AI-powered Genius Company Profiler to instantly surface top trade partners Discover sourcing options in tariff- and compliance-friendly zones Real-time custom alerts when new shipments arrive from specific companies Pinpoint market gaps and expansion opportunities by region and sector Outsmart your competition Search billions of shipments across our comprehensive database of import & export records See where competitors buy and sell, and monitor their strategies Supplier verification - validate suppliers and price increases using actual shipping histories and export volumes Track production and sourcing shifts
The world’s trade data, all in one place
Better data, better price—unlike competitors, we don't make you overpay C-suite-ready reports to show impact Tap into billions of U.S., Mexico, border data, and global import & export records 23 + countries, 20+ years of trade insights Advanced analytics to identify trends and opportunities in global trade
Why ImportGenius?
Uncover the import data of all 8 million U.S. businesses Discover supply chains from industry giants like Walmart and Starbucks to your fiercest competitors. Our bill of lading data and shipping records provide unprecedented visibility into global trade activities.
Country & transborder data
Global trade data Search global import and export records from Asia, Europe and Latin America
In the news
From major media coverage to our own announcements and research, explore how ImportGenius is shaping the conversation around global trade. Discover the stories we’re helping uncover—and the ones we’re telling ourselves. Visit our newsroom
Why ImportGenius?
Unmatched, unrivaled, unbeatable Our platform is powered by big data, offering comprehensive insights into global trade with 258,473,434 import shipments and 5,634,098 export shipments tracked to date. 20% Of Fortune 500 companies depend on our data 50,000+ Customers served 2B+ Global import & export records including U.S. maritime, Mexico, and more... Enterprise “We have confidence that we're working with the best manufacturers in part because ImportGenius showed us that they already supply some of the world's top brands.” Yaniv Masjedi Vice President, Nextiva Wellness “ImportGenius gave us visibility into the actual shipping histories of the manufacturers we were evaluating and helped us feel comfortable we were working with the best suppliers in China.” Morena Simitic COO, Bellabeat Enterprise “Very informative and great site and so quickly. Pretty slick.” Betty Fatzie President, Lab Products Manufacturing “ImportGenius is a great research tool. We use it to evaluate manufacturers to make sure we are working with only the highest quality, most reliable suppliers.” Chris Friedland Founder/CEO, Buildi Finance “ImportGenius is a highly informative tool for monitoring public companies' operating activities. It is an invaluable part of our research.” Eric DeLamarter Managing Partner, Half Moon Capital, LLC Logistics Enterprise “We find new clients for our customs brokerage in the ImportGenius database almost every day.” Jayson Gispan Operations Manager, Flexport
Supplier insights at your fingertips
If you're importing from overseas, we'll assist you in locating high-quality suppliers. Our shipping records provide insights into customers, product lines, and export volumes for factories globally. Keep an eye on competitors Our shipping records can help you keep an eye on your current competitors and identify new companies in the market. Find out how much they're shipping and who they're sourcing from. Identify potential customers and leads Use our intuitive database to identify prospects based on products imported, track your current customers to ensure you're winning their full business. Research markets & trends Access to global trade data enables you to recognize market trends, allowing you to remain proactive. Understanding shipment trends can assist you in predicting the health of both the market and your company.
Our story
The evolution of ImportGenius Our journey began 2 decades ago in response to importers' need for better data access. We've since transformed how businesses navigate global trade and evolved into a market leader, constantly innovating to equip companies with essential trade insights. Learn more - About us
Our journey
Two decades of trade intelligence innovation 2007 The founding of ImportGenius 2008 Viral Apple shipment discovery gains media attention 2009 Release of trade maps to visualize bilateral import/export relationships 2011 Expansion to international trade data 2012 New York Times began using our trade data for investigative journalism 2017 Launch of enterprise sales & strategic accounts 2019 Lighthouse product launch, unveiling key customer insights and analysis 2021 Korea expansion & first country-specific market focus 2022 Legislative push for air cargo transparency begins 2023 Manifest Modernization Act is introduced 2024 Modernize customer-facing data delivery 2025 We launch AI-powered tools to uncover new suppliers & customers Our new Genius Company Profile, drastically cuts down research time by allowing businesses to access detailed profiles of potential partners in seconds, gaining valuable information that would traditionally take hours or even days to uncover.