ImportGenius delivers what ExportGenius can’t—complete trade intelligence control

Global. Timely. Superior-quality. The ultimate trade intelligence solution.

Access the most comprehensive U.S. trade data with seamless, on-demand global coverage. Get daily U.S. updates, exclusive insights, and authoritative data trusted by Fortune 500s and government agencies—backed by our dedicated customer service team that is here to help.

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ImportGenius vs ExportGenius

ExportGenius
Global coverage
22+ markets, including hard-to-obtain data from Russia & Ukraine, and multiple datasets like our latest US-Mexico South Border data
Limited to 11 countries
Years in the industry
Founded in 2007—backed by nearly 20 years of expertise
13 years in the industry, founded in 2011
Search limits
Starts at 25 searches per day
Starts at 500 per month
Timeliness
Daily US updates + regular global updates as soon as they are available
Monthly updates only for all data
Business database
8M+ U.S. and global businesses
1.8M businesses
Data authority
Federal court-admissible trade data, trusted by industry leaders, journalists, and legal experts

Our on-the-ground partnerships with customs agencies and data vendors allow us to source the highest-quality, most complete datasets, giving businesses a clear, dependable view of global trade with minimal errors or inconsistencies
Verified quality data
Flexibility
Complete U.S. data + option to add key global markets
Pre-set packages with no country selection
Historical data
12+ months of U.S. imports, full U.S. export history, complete non-U.S. data
Starts at 3 months
Contact information
We have a dedicated team that actively researches and verifies contact details
Point system required for access
Support channels
Live chat, phone, & email with expert consultation. For customers subscribed to our annual plan, we offer a dedicated team of analysts ready to help and pull custom reports as needed
Varies by subscription tier

ImportGenius is trusted by global leading companies

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Don’t settle for limited insights

ImportGenius delivers the most comprehensive trade data—covering more countries, with greater authority and deeper insights—ensuring you never miss a key opportunity.

Why ImportGenius is the best platform for trade intelligence

Experience that delivers results

For nearly two decades, ImportGenius has set the gold standard in trade intelligence. Our trusted, court-admissible data ensures you get the most reliable, actionable insights for smarter global trade decisions.

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Timely data for real-time decisions

While ExportGenius updates trade data only once a month, ImportGenius delivers fresh US insights daily—keeping you ahead of the market. Our non-US datasets also refresh regularly, as soon as the data becomes available.

Unmatched market coverage

With a database of over 8 million U.S. and global businesses, ImportGenius far surpasses ExportGenius’ 1.8 million records. This ensures you can identify suppliers, monitor competitors, and discover new market opportunities with ease.

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Trade data on your terms—flexibility that works for you

ExportGenius requires bundled country packages—whether you need them or not. ImportGenius gives you full control, letting you select only the specific country datasets you need.

Generous historical data access

Need a long-term view of trade trends? ImportGenius provides:

✔ Minimum 12 months of U.S. import history
✔ Full U.S. export history since 2014
✔ Complete historical data for non-U.S. countries

ExportGenius’ Starter Plan offers only 3 months of historical data access.

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How ImportGenius helps you find opportunities in global trade

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The authority in trade intelligence

ImportGenius isn’t just another trade data provider—it’s trusted by journalists, industry leaders, and government agencies. Our data is so reliable that it’s admissible in federal court, making it an essential tool for due diligence and legal trade investigations.

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Comprehensive contact information access

With ExportGenius, you need a point system to unlock contact details. At ImportGenius, we simplify the process—just request the details, and our team retrieves them for you. No points. No hassle.

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Superior customer support when you need it

No hidden tiers. No restricted support. ImportGenius provides expert U.S.-based assistance via email, phone, and chat—ensuring you get the answers you need, whenever you need them.

Stay ahead with custom email alerts

Set up alerts to receive an email each time a shipment matching your criteria clears customs. With ImportGenius, you’ll never miss a critical trade development again.

Tailored dashboard for faster, smarter decisions

Every business has different priorities, which is why ImportGenius offers fully customizable dashboards. Display the trade intelligence that matters most to you—shipment trends, supplier performance, competitor activity, and more—all in one place.

Powerful trade data visualization

Both ImportGenius and ExportGenius offer visualization tools, but ImportGenius takes it further with visual mapping to see trade relationships and the ability to generate multiple graphs based on your criteria. This gives you a clear, data-driven advantage for strategic decision-making.

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The world’s leading global companies and government agencies trust ImportGenius for a reason. More data. More insights. More control. Now it’s your turn.

How ImportGenius is helping international & local businesses grow

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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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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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