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ImportKey vs ExportGenius

Comparison ImportKey ExportGenius
Pricing Starts at $29.99/month, offering a lower-cost starting point for trade-data research. This provides an accessible option for businesses focused on U.S. shipment intelligence. A free 1-month trial is also available on the Monthly Enterprise plan. Starts at $250/month. Its starting point is therefore higher than ImportKey for a comparable entry-level research need.
Timeliness U.S. import data is updated daily, while export data is updated monthly. This supports research where recent U.S. import shipment activity is important. Monthly updates are provided for most countries. This can mean less frequent refreshes outside the platform's faster-moving datasets.
Search & Downloads Advanced Search covers up to 50 companies/day on Personal, 100/day on Business and unlimited on Enterprise, with General Search unlimited on every plan. Downloads are unlimited across all plans, up to 20,000 shipment records per CSV/XLS file. Starts at 500 monthly searches, with points-based downloads that vary by country and data type. Usage is therefore tied more closely to the selected data and point balance.
Contact Information Buyer/shipper email, phone and address can be available through company profiles. These details can support supplier and buyer outreach. Contact access uses a points-based system. Charges can vary depending on the type of contact information requested.
Data Authority Provides structured U.S. shipment and company trade information for business research. The platform organizes available records into searchable company and shipment information. Positions its data as verified quality trade data. The platform emphasizes data quality as part of its offering.
Historical Data U.S. BOL data is available from 2018 onward, with up to 10 years on Enterprise. Higher-tier access therefore provides deeper shipment history for long-term research. Monthly plans provide three months of historical access, with longer history available on yearly plans. Historical depth therefore depends on the subscription term.
Support Channels Live chat, email and phone support are included across all plans. Customers have direct access to support without requiring a higher tier. Support availability varies by subscription tier. The level of support depends on the selected plan.
Years in Industry ImportKey is focused on shipment search, company research and trade intelligence. Its product is built around current trade-data workflows and company relationships. ExportGenius has been operating since 2011, but that history doesn't translate into lower pricing, daily updates or the level of contact detail ImportKey provides.
Frequently Asked Questions

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Where does the data come from?
Shipment manifest data comes from bills of lading for shipments entering or leaving the United States through U.S. Customs. ImportKey organizes the available bill-of-lading information into searchable trade records.
Which plan is best for me?
ImportKey offers Personal, Business and Enterprise plans. Personal includes 1 user licence with up to 50 Advanced Search company lookups per day, Business includes 3 user licences with up to 100 Advanced Search company lookups per day, and Enterprise includes 10 user licences with unlimited Advanced Search. General Search browsing and file downloads are unlimited on every plan, with each export holding up to 20,000 shipment records per CSV/XLS file.
Why are a few shipment records duplicated?
Similar records can appear when multiple House BOLs or Simple BOLs are linked to a Master BOL, when shipment records are updated, or when several LCL shipments share the same BOL number and product details.
What can I search for?
Search for products, company names and addresses, BOL numbers, HS codes, ports of lading, suppliers and buyers using ImportKey's trade-data search tools.
What are the key fields and descriptions?
Arrival date — date received at a U.S. port · Cargo description — goods shipped · Quantity — number of items · Weight — shipment weight including packaging · BOL — Master Bill of Lading number · Consignee — buyer · Shipper — party that shipped the goods.
Why does the bill of lading have blank consignee and shipper fields?
Some companies petition the U.S. government to remove their names, addresses and overseas suppliers from public bill-of-lading records. In some cases, company details may still appear in the cargo description.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my account anytime?
Yes. Accounts can be upgraded or downgraded at any time. Upgrades are refunded on a prorated basis, while a downgrade takes effect at the next monthly billing cycle.
How do I find a supplier's contact info?
Supplier records may include phone numbers or email addresses available in the trade data. When details are missing, searching the company name, address and name variations on search engines can help identify additional contact information.
Why can't I find a company I am looking for?
A company may import under a subsidiary or related company name, use a third-party export agent, or ship only by air. Try searching the company address and related company names to broaden the search.
Why choose ImportKey over this competitor?
ImportKey combines $29.99/month starting pricing, daily U.S. import updates, advanced search, buyer and supplier intelligence, company contacts, live chat, email and phone support, and unlimited monthly exports of up to 20,000 shipment records per CSV/XLS file, and a free 1-month trial on the Monthly Enterprise plan.
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