Stay ahead of market changes with timely trade alerts

Monitor competitors, suppliers, and customers automatically. Get instant notifications when the shipments that matter to you hit U.S. ports.

Stop missing critical market intelligence

In today's fast-paced trade environment, opportunities and threats emerge daily. Relying on manual searches means you're always one step behind—missing new supplier relationships, losing track of competitor moves, and discovering market shifts too late.

With ImportGenius trade alerts, you can automate your intelligence gathering. Set your parameters once, and we'll notify you the moment relevant shipments arrive—so you're always first to know.

What you can do with trade alerts

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Track competitor activity — Know when they switch suppliers, change volumes, or enter new markets

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Get alerted to your customers’ buying pattern changes before your competitors do

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Find emerging importers and suppliers the moment they appear

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Receive alerts whenever a shipment matching your criteria clears customs

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Set precise criteria by company, product, country, port, and more

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How trade alert monitoring works

ImportGenius continuously scans millions of U.S. import records as they're updated daily. Here's how it works:

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Define your criteria

Set up alerts based on companies, products, origin countries, or ports of entry

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Set an alert

Click on set alert based on your search

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Receive instant intelligence

New matching shipments trigger automatic email alerts with complete details

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Trade alerts process daily as new import records are added to the ImportGenius database. Available for 2016-present with continuous updates.

Who benefits most from this feature

For procurement teams

Monitor supplier performance and discover alternative sources before supply chain disruptions impact your business.

For suppliers

Track when your prospects import from competitors and reach out at the perfect moment with better solutions.

For importers and exporters

Stay informed about market shifts and competitor moves to make faster, more informed sourcing decisions.

Losing track of your market? Set up intelligent monitoring today

The trade landscape moves fast—new competitors, shifting supply chains, and changing buyer patterns happen daily. Missing these signals means missed opportunities and competitive disadvantages. With ImportGenius trade alerts, you can instantly uncover new opportunities and reduce risk to your operations. Whether you're tracking competitor activity, monitoring suppliers, or discovering new business opportunities, trade alerts put critical intelligence directly in your inbox.

Get started today

Set up automated trade monitoring and get notified when shipments that matter to you arrive.

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Frequently asked questions

What are trade alerts?

Trade alerts are automated notifications that monitor U.S. import records and email you when shipments matching your criteria arrive at U.S. ports.

What criteria can I use to set up alerts?

You can create alerts based on company names, product descriptions, origin countries, ports of entry, and more.

Which years are covered?

Trade alerts are available for import records from 2016 to present, with daily updates.

How often are alerts sent?

You can choose to receive alerts daily, weekly, or monthly—whatever matches your workflow.

Can I export the results?

Yes, for annual users. Others can contact us to upgrade.