Stop paying for trade data you can’t use

TradeInt locks you into fixed plans with gaps in key market coverage, whether it fits your business or not. ImportGenius takes a fundamentally different approach. With nearly 20 years of experience, we believe trade intelligence should adapt to how your business operates, not force you into coverage you don’t need. That’s why ImportGenius lets you build your data footprint country by country, starting with U.S. trade data and expanding into the lanes that actually move your market.

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ImportGenius vs TradeInt

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Flexibility
Multiple plan options with U.S. data, and à la carte country add-ons. Monthly billing (with no commitment) is now available with discounted annual options for long-term savings
Annual-only subscriptions. Subscriptions are non-cancellable and non-refundable once purchased
Timeliness
Daily U.S. updates plus regular global updates as soon as they are available, giving teams timely visibility into market movements and competitor activity
Positions regular updates across markets, but does not publish a clear refresh cadence by country or trade lane
AI tools
AI-powered Genius Company Profiler and HS Code lookup reveal company backgrounds, shipment trends, trade relationships, and product-level insights with unmatched speed and precision
No AI-powered company profiling or comparable intelligence tool is positioned as part of the platform
API access
Available on Business plans and fully integrated for Enterprise accounts, enabling automated workflows and seamless system integration
API access is not clearly positioned or documented as part of standard plans
Downloads & exports
Clear, generous limits on our annual plans with full-field exports. No credit systems. No partial records. Data is bundled for easy download and immediate analysis
Entry-level plans do not include Excel downloads of trade records
Customer support
Live chat, phone, and email with expert consultation from our U.S.-based support team. Annual customers receive a dedicated team of analysts to help with custom reports and deeper insights
Support based in Singapore, available via email, chat, and phone
Data authority & trust
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and journalists worldwide; provides federal court-admissible trade data recognized for its accuracy, quality, and reliability
Sources data from customs bureaus, shipping companies, and data providers
Data sources & coverage model
Direct, non-mirrored data from 25+ countries, including high-value trade corridors such as the Panama Canal, Russia, and Ukraine. Licensed from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security, foreign governments, and proprietary partnerships
Offers customs data, import and export records, shipping data, bills of lading, and mirror data aggregated across more than 200 countries 

ImportGenius is trusted by global leading companies

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Why ImportGenius is the best platform for trade intelligence

Transparent, flexible pricing

ImportGenius offers multiple plan options with U.S. data included and optional à la carte country add-ons, so you only pay for what you need and cancel anytime on our monthly plans. We also offer discounted annual options for teams ready to scale.

Other platforms, including TradeInt, operate on annual-only, non-cancellable subscriptions, limiting flexibility if coverage needs change or priorities shift.

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Verified, high-value global coverage that goes deeper than country counts

ImportGenius delivers direct, non-mirrored trade data from 25+ countries, including high-impact and hard-to-access trade corridors like the U.S.–Mexico border, the Panama Canal, Russia, and Ukraine. These lanes move global trade and drive real supply chain decisions.

Proven trust and data authority

ImportGenius trade data is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and investigative journalists worldwide. Our data is federal court-admissible and recognized for its accuracy and reliability.

TradeInt cites a wide range of data providers, but does not position legal-grade validation or court admissibility as a core differentiator.

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Always up to date with daily U.S. shipment data

ImportGenius updates U.S. shipment data daily and refreshes international datasets as soon as they are released. This gives teams timely visibility into market movements, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

TradeInt notes ongoing data updates, though the platform does not disclose a standardized update cadence across markets or trade lanes.

Nearly two decades of trade intelligence expertise

TradeInt entered the market in 2018, while ImportGenius has spent nearly 20 years refining its data, platform, and processes to meet the real demands of businesses. That longevity translates into stronger data partnerships, deeper institutional knowledge, and tools that have been tested and improved across changing trade regulations, supply chain disruptions, and global market cycles.

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Profile companies fast with AI-powered intelligence

ImportGenius offers the Genius Company Profiler, which instantly delivers company backgrounds, shipment trends, trade relationships, and operational insights at scale. Combined with advanced HS Code lookup, teams can analyze products and companies without manual research.

TradeInt does not offer a comparable AI-powered company profiling tool designed for bulk analysis and opportunity discovery.

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Download and analyze data without friction

ImportGenius provides clear, generous monthly download limits with full-field exports. No credit systems. No partial records. Data is designed to be immediately usable in Excel, BI tools, and internal workflows.

For TradeInt, their entry-level plan does not include Excel downloads of trade records, potentially adding friction to analysis and reporting.

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Expert support, always on

ImportGenius customers get live chat, phone, and email support from a U.S.-based team in Arizona. Annual customers receive a dedicated team of trade analysts who can help pull custom reports and deliver deeper insights when timing matters.

TradeInt support is based in Singapore and provided via email, chat, and phone.

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Seamless API access for scalable workflows

TradeInt does not mention API access. ImportGenius offers API access on Business plans, with fully integrated capabilities for Enterprise accounts, enabling automated data ingestion and seamless integration with CRM, ERP, and analytics systems. This allows teams to scale workflows and move faster without relying on manual exports.

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See your market in motion

ImportGenius provides a timely, detailed view of global trade activity so you can act with confidence and speed. Map supplier networks, track competitor shipments, set alerts, and identify new market entrants before they impact your business.

With customizable dashboards, visual analytics, and shipment-level visibility, ImportGenius turns raw trade data into action.

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Built to help you move faster

Trust ImportGenius for AI-powered lead generation, an adaptive dashboard built for performance, and expert support you can count on.

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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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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