ImportYeti
Free US import trade data for finding buyers and suppliers
About ImportYeti
ImportYeti is a freemium US trade data platform that exposes Customs and Border Protection bill of lading records in a clean, search-friendly interface. Exporters use it to identify which US companies are importing similar products, see who their existing suppliers are, and uncover prospective buyers — without paying for an enterprise subscription. Paid tiers add exports, alerts, contact data, and richer analytics.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Truly usable free tier — rare in trade data
- Clean, modern UI compared to legacy platforms
- Affordable Pro pricing for SMB exporters
- Fast US buyer discovery workflow
Cons
- US-centric — limited or no data for many other countries
- Contact data thinner than enterprise platforms
- Analytics depth is light vs. Panjiva or Volza
Key Features
Free US Import Database
Searchable database of US bill of lading records covering ocean shipments with consignee, shipper, and product details
Buyer Lookup by Product
Find US companies importing specific HS codes or products, ideal for exporters identifying potential buyers
Supplier-of-Record Reveal
See which suppliers a target US importer currently uses to benchmark competitive positioning
Shipment Trend Charts
Visualize import volumes and shipping cadence over time to spot growing buyers
Email Alerts
Get notified when a tracked company files a new import shipment
CSV/Excel Export
Export filtered shipment lists for outreach and CRM import (Pro and above)
Pricing
- Limited US import searches per month
- Company shipment history (basic)
- Public bill of lading data
- Unlimited searches
- Export to Excel/CSV
- Company contact details
- Email alerts on new shipments
- Multi-user access
- Advanced analytics dashboards
- API access
- Priority support
Best For
Use case
SMB exporters targeting US buyers
Use case
Cold outreach research
Use case
Supplier benchmarking
Use case
Quick sourcing/buyer lookups
Featured In
Best Trade Data Platforms for Exporters (2026)
Best for exporters targeting US buyers, especially SMBs who need a free or sub-$100/month entry point.
Best Customs Data Platforms for Traders (2026)
Best for solo ecommerce sellers, Amazon FBA operators, and small importers who need US customs data on a budget.