Learn how Importgenius moves you from trade data to smart business decisions
ImportGenius goes beyond aggregated trade figures to show you who’s trading, what’s moving, and where the opportunities and risks are. With daily U.S. data updates, verified shipment records, and the Genius Company Profiler, you get actionable intelligence designed for real business growth.
ImportGenius vs Trade Data Monitor
ImportGenius is trusted by global leading companies
Why businesses choose ImportGenius
Transparent, flexible pricing
ImportGenius includes U.S. data in both Essentials and Business plans, with optional country add-ons so you only pay for what you need. The Enterprise plan offers full customization.
In contrast, Trade Data Monitor does not publicly disclose pricing, and subscription costs vary depending on the number of countries and HS codes required.
Always up to date with daily shipment data
Trade Data Monitor applies daily revisions but only updates its full datasets monthly.
ImportGenius updates U.S. shipment data daily, giving you unmatched visibility into market movements and competitor activity. Instead of waiting weeks for new data, you can act fast on emerging opportunities, track shipments in near real time, and make informed decisions before your competitors do.
Business-ready data with actionable visibility
ImportGenius delivers bill of lading–level data with company names, shipment details, and product information, empowering teams to make faster, data-driven decisions across sourcing, supply chain mapping, compliance, and investigations.
Trade Data Monitor, in comparison, provides trade statistics without company identifiers, limiting its use to macroeconomic research and policy analysis rather than hands-on business applications.
High-quality data you can trust
ImportGenius taps into U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security, foreign governments, and private partnerships to deliver the most comprehensive trade data available.
Our trade data has been cited by The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Bloomberg and used by Fortune 500s, investigative journalists, and federal agencies.
How ImportGenius helps you find opportunities in global trade
Unmatched trade intelligence, backed by 18 years of expertise
ImportGenius isn’t just another trade data provider—we’ve been an industry leader for 18 years, refining our platform to deliver the most actionable insights for businesses worldwide.
While Trade Data Monitor focuses on tracking global trade volumes at a national level, we deliver the shipment-level transparency businesses need to uncover new opportunities, monitor competitors, and manage supply chain risk in real time.
On-demand access to verified buyer and supplier contacts
With ImportGenius, subscribers can request verified buyer and supplier contact details through our dedicated research team, ensuring accuracy and freshness every time. This helps sales, sourcing, and partnership teams reach decision-makers directly, turning data into real business connections.
Trade Data Monitor does not provide access to company-level contact details, making it less suited for teams that rely on direct outreach and relationship-building.
Expert support, always on
Our U.S.-based team of trade analysts is available instantly via chat, phone, or email—no tickets, no waiting. Annual customers get a dedicated analyst team for custom reports and deeper insights.
Deeper insight into companies and products
While Trade Data Monitor doesn't mention any AI-powered company profiling capabilities, ImportGenius offers the Genius Company Profiler and HS code lookup, which pull together comprehensive company profiles in seconds and analyze shipments at the product level. From tracking components to uncovering suppliers and trends, ImportGenius delivers the speed and clarity you need in global trade.
See your market in motion
ImportGenius provides a timely, detailed view of global trade activity, empowering businesses to act with confidence and speed. Map supplier networks, track competitor shipments, and uncover emerging market opportunities as they happen. With customizable dashboards, instant shipment alerts, and powerful visual analytics, you can turn raw trade data into actionable insight—all in one intuitive platform.
Built for business, designed for results
Get starFrom sourcing and supply chain to trade law and market strategy, ImportGenius adapts to the way your business works. With shipment-level visibility and versatile tools, you can uncover opportunities and act on them with confidence.ted with ImportGenius and take control of your trade intelligence today.
How ImportGenius is helping international & local businesses grow
“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.”
“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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