The global leader in trade intelligence for logistics_

For nearly two decades, ImportGenius has set the standard in global trade data, providing businesses with the insights to stay ahead, and offering access to U.S. customs import and export records at the bill of lading level, and access to trade data across multiple continents. Track competitor shipments, find reliable suppliers, and monitor imports the moment they clear customs—all in one powerful platform.

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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.

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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

Explore our customs datasets

We source billions of records of trade data from around the world, representing the movement of goods. This comes from government public records, customs agencies, trade databases, and proprietary sources worldwide—including hard-to-access datasets that competitors don’t offer.

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.

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Industry news

President Trump’s trade war hits his second-favorite set of wheels, the golf cart

Made in America’ doesn’t mean ‘Exempt in America." CNBC spoke with Michael Kanko, founder & CEO of ImportGenius on how tariffs hit even US-based manufacturers.
Industry news

Investigating how illegal gold gets Into the legitimate supply chain

Illegally mined gold is slipping into the global supply chain—mislabeled as “recycled,” bypassing laws and certifications meant to prevent it. To map trade flows, journalists once again turned to ImportGenius.
Industry news

The trade war’s wave of retail shortages will hit U.S. consumers in stages. Here’s when

Sharp analysis from Lori Ann LaRocco on how tariffs are already reshaping U.S. inventory levels. ImportGenius trade data helped power this piece—showing what's actually moving across borders.
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Industry news

US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases

Figures suggest companies are stockpiling goods ahead of levies promised by Donald Trump
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Finance

How Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state

The impact on economies across the U.S. will be extensive, though it will vary greatly from state to state.
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Finance

How Companies Are Dodging Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico And China

U.S. companies are frontloading cargo bound for the U.S. due to the uncertainty regarding tariffs. Walmart, Columbia Sportswear and Lenovo have been actively stockpiling goods, according to U.S. Customs data…
"How U.S. companies are avoiding tariffs"

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.
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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...
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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.”

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Yaniv Masjedi
Vice President, Nextiva
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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.”

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Morena Simitic
COO, Bellabeat
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Enterprise

“Very informative and great site and so quick. Pretty slick.”

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Betty Fatzie
President, Lab Products
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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.”

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Chris Friedland
Founder/CEO, Buildi
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Finance

“ImportGenius is a highly informative tool for monitoring public companies' operating activities. It is an invaluable part of our research.”

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Eric DeLamarter
Managing Partner, Half Moon Capital, LLC
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Logistics
Enterprise

“We find new clients for our customs brokerage in the ImportGenius database almost every day.”

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Jayson Gispan
Operations Manager, Flexport
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.

2007

Founding year

We embarked on our mission to transform trade data accessibility for importers globally, embarking on a journey to improve trade intelligence.

2012

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.

2023

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.

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.

Turn trade data into your competitive advantage

Discover how ImportGenius can help you make smarter, data-driven decisions