Identify competitor supplier changes the moment they appear in shipment data
See when competitors add, drop, or shift to new suppliers by monitoring frequently updated U.S. and global customs data, and uncover the reasons behind those changes.
Supplier shifts reveal competitor strategy, but most companies see them too late
When competitors switch suppliers, it often signals cost pressure, quality issues, production delays, supply chain restructuring, or preparation for new products. Without visibility into these changes, you miss critical early warnings. ImportGenius updates U.S. data daily, with global data updated regularly, making supplier changes visible as soon as new shipments appear.
The importance of identifying supplier switches early
Detect major cost or quality shifts in competitor sourcing
Understand when a competitor is pivoting to a new region or supplier base
Spot production or availability issues in the market
Identify opportunities to engage newly active suppliers
Benchmark your own sourcing strategy against competitive changes
Strengthen negotiations with verified market intelligence
Advanced analytics & custom reports
Visualize changes in supplier contribution, volumes, and product flows with one-click charts.
Trade alerts & monitoring
Receive notifications when a competitor starts shipping with a new supplier — or stops shipping with an existing one.
Container & shipment tracking
Track increasing or decreasing volume associated with a supplier to understand the magnitude of the change.
Built for these teams
Stay ahead by knowing when your competitors change suppliers
Track supplier additions, drops, and shifts — and uncover the strategic reasons behind them.
Frequently asked questions
We analyze shipment filings to identify when new supplier names, addresses, or manufacturers appear — or when previous suppliers disappear from shipment activity.
U.S. data updates daily, and global datasets update regularly as soon as new customs filings are released.
Yes — set supplier-based, competitor-based, or keyword alerts to notify you when shipments from new suppliers clear customs.
Yes — view TEUs, weight, quantity, and shipment frequency per supplier.
All supplier lists, shipment details, and analytics can be exported to Excel/CSV or integrated through API.