Trade Data Comparison

Get Flexible Trade Intelligence with ImportKey

Compare subscription flexibility, update speed, exports, API access, search and support.

ImportKey vs TradeInt

Comparison ImportKey TradeInt
Flexibility Cancel anytime, with Personal, Business and Enterprise options plus a Mexico data add-on. Customers can adjust their subscription without being locked into a long annual commitment. Annual-only subscriptions are described as non-cancellable and non-refundable. This creates a more restrictive commitment model.
Timeliness U.S. import data is updated daily, while export data is updated monthly. This gives users a consistent source for recent U.S. import shipment research. Regular updates are provided, but country-level cadence is not clearly published. Update timing can therefore vary by market.
API Access API or data-feed requirements can be handled separately through customized arrangements. This allows businesses with specific integration needs to discuss a tailored solution. API access is not clearly documented as part of standard plans. Users may need to discuss integration separately.
Downloads & Exports Downloads are unlimited across Personal, Business and Enterprise plans, with each export holding up to 20,000 shipment records per CSV/XLS file. Entry-level plans do not include Excel trade-record downloads. Export functionality therefore depends more heavily on plan level.
Search Capabilities 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 customs, shipping and trade-data search across supported markets, though results can be harder to narrow down given the mix of data types involved.
Customer Support Live chat, email and phone support are included across all plans. This gives every subscription level a direct support channel. Support is based out of a single regional office in Singapore, which can mean slower response times outside local business hours.
Data Authority & Trust Provides structured shipment and company trade data for business research. The current product information focuses on searchability and analysis rather than legal-admissibility claims. Sources data from customs bureaus, shipping companies and data providers. The service combines multiple external sources into its trade-data offering.
Data Sources & Coverage Model U.S. import/export data is the core subscription, with Mexico available separately as an add-on. This keeps the core service focused while allowing customers to add Mexico coverage when needed. Aggregates data from customs, shipping and mirror sources across many countries, which can mean less consistency and depth per market than ImportKey's focused, structured U.S. dataset.
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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