Our story

From importers to innovators: our journey

Before ImportGenius, trade data was an untapped goldmine—buried in bureaucracy, scattered across systems, and nearly impossible to use. We saw an opportunity to change that. Our journey started as importers ourselves, dealing with unreliable suppliers and guessing at market trends. But when we uncovered hidden trade records, we realized something huge: the entire world’s supply chain was out in the open—if only you knew where to look. So we built a tool that didn’t just collect data but made sense of it.

The impact was immediate. Companies started using our insights to optimize sourcing, outmaneuver competitors, and even expose counterfeit goods. Governments took notice. The media took notice. And when one of our early discoveries revealed a major Apple shipment before their iPhone product launch, it became clear—trade intelligence wasn’t just useful; it was game-changing. Today, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this revolution, giving businesses, journalists, and policymakers the power to see the world of trade like never before.

What we do

Every shipment tells a story, and we help uncover it. At ImportGenius, we take scattered, hard-to-access shipping data and turn it into something meaningful. Whether you're a business owner trying to find the right supplier, a researcher tracking market shifts, or a journalist following a story, we make it possible to see patterns that were once invisible. Now, we’re giving others the tools to navigate global trade with confidence.

Who we are

At ImportGenius, we’re not just a company—we’re a team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and trade experts who believe that access to information levels the playing field. We started out navigating a global trade system that often felt like a black box. Instead of accepting that lack of transparency, we built a solution.

Today, our team works across industries and time zones to help our clients uncover insights that shape decisions. We believe in openness, innovation, and the idea that the right data in the right hands can change the way the world does business.