ImportGenius: The trade intelligence leader for over 17 years

For nearly two decades, governments, leading global organizations, and industry leaders have trusted ImportGenius for the most authoritative global trade data. With timely insights, exclusive access to restricted markets, and transparent pricing, we empower you to make confident, data-driven decisions.

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ImportGenius vs Trademo

Trademo
Pricing
Starts at $125/month, fully transparent during checkout
Pricing undisclosed—must contact sales
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 14 countries
Timeliness
Daily US updates + regular global updates as soon as they are available
Monthly updates only for all data
Client trust
Trusted by 10,000+ customers, including Fortune 500s, government agencies, and journalists
Trusted by 1,000+ customers
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
General trade data provider
Data sources
We source billions of trade data records from around the world, licensed from the US Department of Homeland Security, foreign governments, customs agencies, trade databases, private partnerships, and proprietary sources—including hard-to-access datasets that competitors don’t offer
A mix of public and private sources, including U.S. CBP, logistics firms, and ocean carriers
Years in the industry
Founded in 2007—backed by nearly 20 years of expertise
Founded in 2020—less experience
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
Customer Success Manager (single point of contact)

ImportGenius is trusted by global leading companies

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Why ImportGenius is the best platform for trade intelligence

Transparent and flexible pricing

Unlike Trademo, which requires you to contact sales for pricing, ImportGenius offers straightforward, transparent rates starting at $199 per month. No hidden fees. No unnecessary delays. Choose only the country data you want to add on and scale at your own pace.

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Unmatched data coverage

ImportGenius provides access to hard-to-obtain trade data, including records from Russia, Ukraine, and Latin America. Trademo, on the other hand, is limited to just 14 countries. If you need full visibility into global trade, ImportGenius delivers where others fall short.

Trusted by the world’s best

With 10,000+ businesses—including leading global organizations, journalists & government agencies—relying on ImportGenius, our trade data is so authoritative that it has been admissible in federal court and used to uncover industry-shaking stories. Trademo, by contrast, has just 1,000 customers.

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Verified and powerful data sources

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. Trademo relies on a mix of public/private sources, including logistics firms & ocean carriers., etc.

Unmatched trade intelligence, backed by 17 years of expertise

ImportGenius isn’t just another trade data provider—we’ve been an industry leader for 17 years, refining our platform to deliver the most actionable insights for businesses worldwide. Unlike newer players like Trademo, our longevity means we’ve built stronger data partnerships, developed cutting-edge technology & perfected our support services.

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How ImportGenius helps you find opportunities in global trade

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Superior customer support and onboarding

Unlike Trademo, which limits support to a single Customer Success Manager, ImportGenius offers instant access to a team of Arizona-based trade intelligence experts via live chat, phone, and email. Whether you need quick answers or in-depth guidance, our experts are always available—no waiting on a single point of contact.

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Dashboard built for your business

Your ImportGenius dashboard is built for precision and ease of use. Tailor your dashboard to display exactly what matters most—whether it's supplier trends, competitor activity, or shipment volumes—so you can get straight to the insights that drive your business forward.

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Stay ahead with automated alerts

Timing is everything in global trade. ImportGenius allows you to set up custom alerts, so you get instant email notifications when a shipment matching your criteria clears customs. Whether you’re monitoring competitors, suppliers, or specific trade lanes, you’ll always be the first to know when something changes.

While Trademo provides trade intelligence, ImportGenius keeps you ahead with proactive alerts that ensure you never miss a critical market shift.

Advanced visualization tools for smarter decisions

Data alone doesn't tell the whole story. That’s why ImportGenius provides powerful visualization tools, including a visualization map to see trade relationships, multiple charts based on your criteria, and downloaded reports to share with your team. ImportGenius offers in-depth analytics that helps you connect the dots faster.

Gain insights to stay ahead

Global trade moves fast—stay ahead with timely intelligence. Whether you’re sourcing reliable suppliers, monitoring competitors, or expanding into new markets, ImportGenius gives you the insights to make smarter, faster decisions.

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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