Trade Data Comparison

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ImportKey vs Panjiva

Comparison ImportKey Panjiva
Pricing Starts at $29.99/month, providing a lower-cost entry point for trade-data research. This makes it easier for smaller teams to start with U.S. shipment intelligence. A free 1-month trial is also available on the Monthly Enterprise plan. Pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales.
Timeliness U.S. import data is updated daily, while export data is updated monthly. This supports research into recent shipment activity and company changes. Update frequency is undisclosed on the cited comparison page. Users must therefore rely on the platform for details about current refresh schedules.
Access & Signup Online registration makes it possible to get started directly, with a free-trial option available. This reduces the need for a sales-led onboarding process for initial use. Requires a demo request and sales consultation before access. The onboarding process is therefore more sales-led.
Data Coverage & Flexibility U.S. import/export data is included, with Mexico Sea & Air available as a $9.99/month add-on. This lets customers add Mexico coverage without changing the core subscription. Global coverage across 22 source countries is bundled into enterprise-level, sales-led pricing rather than offered as an accessible add-on.
Search & Filtering General Search browsing is unlimited on every plan, with Advanced Search covering up to 50 companies/day on Personal, 100/day on Business, and unlimited companies on Enterprise. Provides detailed global trade search and filtering. The platform supports research across its available international datasets.
Downloads Downloads are unlimited across Personal, Business and Enterprise plans, with each export holding up to 20,000 shipment records per CSV/XLS file. Download access varies by subscription and dataset. Capacity depends on the selected Panjiva access level.
Customer Support Live chat, email and phone support are included across all plans. This gives every subscription level a direct, responsive support channel. Support is routed through S&P Global's broader enterprise infrastructure, which can mean less direct, personalized responses.
Contact Information Buyer/shipper email, phone and address can be available through company profiles. This provides practical contact information alongside shipment research. Company contact details are shown within trade search results. Availability depends on the information contained in the records.
Historical Data U.S. data is available from 2018 onward, with full BOL access based on plan. Enterprise access extends to 10 years of full BOL records. Historical access depends on Panjiva datasets and subscription. The exact depth varies according to the selected service.
Enterprise Value Enterprise includes 10 years of full BOL access, unlimited Advanced Search and unlimited downloads. It also supports 10 user licences and up to 100 alerts. Panjiva's enterprise tier relies on sales-led, custom pricing rather than the clear, published limits ImportKey Enterprise offers.
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, 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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