The global leader in trade intelligence
For nearly two decades, ImportGenius has set the standard in global trade data, providing businesses with the insights to stay ahead. We offer access to U.S. customs import and export records at the bill of lading level and access to trade data across multiple continents.
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.
Our intelligence & solutions
No matter your industry, ImportGenius gives you the insights you need to empower your business.
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Logistics & freight forwarding
Unlock accurate, real-time trading data to build dependable supply chains, anticipate market changes, optimize logistics, reduce expenses, and maintain a competitive edge.
Manufacturing
Boost your manufacturing growth by accessing trade data and shipping records to efficiently scale up and increase revenue. Utilize ImportGenius insights to secure reliable suppliers, find new customers, and evaluate manufacturers worldwide.
Government
Better monitor imports, ensure compliance, and enforce trade regulations. Save time analyzing global shipping trends, identify fraud, and bolster national security initiatives with comprehensive customs datasets
Trade law
Leverage data-driven insights from import and export records for successful trade law strategies. Uncover hidden trade patterns and risks, identify new opportunities for clients, conduct thorough due diligence, and build stronger cases with ImportGenius. From maximizing trade risk management to enhancing client savings and facilitating thorough due diligence.
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
Global trade data
Search global import and export records from Asia, Europe and Latin America
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In the news and on the record
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 newsroomHow Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
How Companies Are Dodging Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico And China
A Mystery C.E.O. and Billions in Sales: Is China Buying Banned Nvidia Chips?
Decorating home for Christmas? Holiday goods shortages, from trees to lights and wreaths are coming
President Trump’s trade war hits his second-favorite set of wheels, the golf cart
Investigating how illegal gold gets Into the legitimate supply chain
The trade war’s wave of retail shortages will hit U.S. consumers in stages. Here’s when
So imPORTant: Bananas, frogs, and... Bob's??
US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases
‘Black Gold’ - How global demand for hair products is linked to forced labor in Xinjiang
Warning: Book now or ‘Christmas may be canceled’
Planeloads of cash from Russia have been shipped to Venezuela
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‘Hunting rifles’ — really? China ships assault weapons and body armor to Russia
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Jeffrey Epstein shipped himself a 53-pound shredder and a carpet and tile extractor, maritime records show
In Russia, ‘There’s nothing to hide’: A phone call with one of Putin’s closest friends
U.S.-Made Technology Is Flowing to Russian Airlines, Despite Sanctions
Baltimore port bridge collapse: Global ocean carriers put U.S. companies on hook for urgent cargo pickup
The UK business that shipped $1.2bn of electronics to Russia
Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China’s ban on vaping flavors
How Companies Are Dodging Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico And China
How Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
Unmatched, unrivaled, unbeatable
“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.”
“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.”
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“Very informative and great site and so quick. Pretty slick.”
“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.”
“ImportGenius is a highly informative tool for monitoring public companies' operating activities. It is an invaluable part of our research.”
“We find new clients for our customs brokerage in the ImportGenius database almost every day.”
Supplier insights at your fingertips
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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.
Founding year
We embarked on our mission to transform trade data accessibility for importers globally, embarking on a journey to improve trade intelligence.
New York Times began using our trade data
ImportGenius’s first major user, The New York Times, started using our trade data for investigative journalism and supply chain analysis.
Manifest Modernization Act is introduced
ImportGenius drives trade transparency to help combat drug trafficking and illegal goods. The bill expands public disclosure of manifest information (beyond ocean vessels) to include aircraft, trucks, and rail.
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.
Turn trade data into your competitive advantage
Discover how ImportGenius can help you make smarter, data-driven decisions