More data, more expertise—why ImportGenius beats ImportKey
17 years of expertise. 20+ markets. Expert insights you can trust.
ImportGenius provides the most authoritative global trade data, advanced analytics, and access to markets that ImportKey doesn’t cover. Get current contact information, timely updates, and expert support—because your business deserves the best intelligence.
ImportGenius vs ImportKey
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
ImportGenius is trusted by leading global organizations
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
Access to key markets others can’t provide
Many trade intelligence providers, including ImportKey, lack access to critical global markets. ImportGenius fills that gap by offering exclusive data and insights from the key regions you need in addition to your US data subscription. These include Russia, Ukraine, India, and Latin America.
Our broad coverage ensures you have a clearer, more complete picture of international trade flows.
Proven expertise that matters
Founded in 2007, ImportGenius has spent nearly two decades refining its platform—delivering superior data quality and deeper insights than ImportKey, which launched in 2019.
Superior data sources—beyond just public records
ImportGenius sources data from the U.S. Customs and Department of Homeland Security, foreign governments, and private partnerships, ensuring comprehensive, legally obtained trade records. ImportKey relies solely on publicly available U.S. customs data, offering a limited and less reliable view of global trade.
ImportGenius delivers deeper insights with fewer gaps, empowering smarter decision-making.
The authority in trade data
ImportGenius isn’t just another data provider—our records are so authoritative they’re admissible in federal court. Used by journalists and industry leaders, our data is verified, legally sourced, and highly credible. ImportKey, by contrast, offers basic trade records.
The freshest data, updated daily
Both platforms refresh U.S. data daily, but ImportGenius goes further. Our non-U.S. datasets are updated regularly, ensuring you always have access to the most current trade intelligence.
How ImportGenius helps you find opportunities in global trade
Verified contact information, available upon request
We don’t just rely on customs records. ImportGenius has a dedicated team that actively researches and verifies contact details, ensuring you connect with the right decision-makers. ImportKey only provides contact info available in trade records, which is often outdated or missing entirely.
Trade data, tailored to your needs
Every business has unique needs, and ImportGenius makes sure your data works for you. We provide tailored data pulls and custom dashboards to ensure you receive the most relevant trade intelligence. Track competitors, source suppliers, and analyze trends—all with a dashboard built for your needs.
Superior customer support—real people, real solutions
Navigating trade data is complex, but ImportGenius makes it simple. With live chat, phone, and email support, plus expert consultations for data interpretation, we ensure you get the most out of your subscription. ImportKey, in contrast, only offers basic email support—leaving you to figure it out on your own.
Never miss a critical shipment
Never miss an important shipment again. With ImportGenius, you can set up email alerts for specific companies, products, or trade routes. The moment a shipment matching your search clears Customs, you'll be notified—giving you a competitive edge with up-to-date insights.
Quickly find the trade data that matters most
Unlike basic trade data providers, ImportGenius offers an advanced, easy-to-use search platform. Our system allows you to filter data by consignee, product, shipper, container number, weight, port, and more. From high-level insights to granular details, find the data you need instantly.
Gain instant insights into global trade networks.
Seeing is understanding. ImportGenius enables you to visually map supply chain relationships, identifying networks of interrelated buyers and sellers in a single image. Plus, you can create custom charts and graphs to quickly analyze top shippers, key suppliers, importers, and shipment trends—filtered by measurements such as shipment volume, weight, container count, and more.
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How ImportGenius is helping international & local businesses grow
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“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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“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.”
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