# ImportYeti Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ImportYeti the right Business Intelligence solution for you? Explore 200 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10006176/ImportYeti/reviews --- ImportYeti 4.9 (200) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006176/ImportYeti/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of ImportYeti Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 5.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Yoryi M FounderConstruction, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “What stands out most is that the \[sensitive content hidden\] and team are involved every step of the way—they’re not just running a platform, they actually care about the people using it. Whenever I had questions or needed guidance, they were responsive, helpful, and made the process feel personal instead of automated.“ April 24, 2026 JA Jonathan A OwnerArts and Crafts, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “This led me to discover that A LOT of the large US wholesalers actually create front companies within the countries where their primary supplier is to mask the source and act as a gatekeeper for people attempting to circumvent them!“ October 13, 2025 ER Eli R COORetail, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The platform does an excellent job of organizing this often-complicated data, presenting it through a highly usable interface with clear visualizations of supplier networks and historical shipment trends.“ October 23, 2025 LZ Lucas Z MarketingFurniture, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “For premium feature, the email shown are not complete (Does not come with symbol if any email has them while the contact number do not have country code, user will need to input the country code by themselves (You may need to guess if you are not sure of the country the target are in).“ May 30, 2024 HB Hadassah B Supply chain specialistInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Excellent in its data provisions, It gives us a lot of information like the shipment records, and all the other details.“ November 20, 2025 LD Leo D SALES EXECUTIVETransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Sometimes the supplier contact information is missing or incomplete, and export data can be limited for smaller countries.“ October 10, 2025 DM Dave M OwnerWholesale, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The ease of search is incredible—being able to type in a brand name and instantly see their entire supplier list feels like a superpower.“ February 20, 2026 RS Rob S NoneEntertainment, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It can be very difficult to track down specific names a company might use.“ December 9, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 200 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Yoryi M. Founder Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ImportYeti" April 24, 2026 5.0 ImportYeti has been a great tool for helping me understand supply chains and identify the right freight forwarders, importers, and business opportunities. What stands out most is that the \[sensitive content hidden\] and team are involved every step of the way—they’re not just running a platform, they actually care about the people using it. Whenever I had questions or needed guidance, they were responsive, helpful, and made the process feel personal instead of automated. You can tell they’ve built a real community around the business, not just a service. For anyone in logistics, freight brokerage, importing, or even government contracting looking for supplier insights, ImportYeti is a powerful resource. Highly recommend. Pros Easy to find suppliers, track imports, and research competitors. It saves time and helps me find real business opportunities faster. Cons Some company data can be limited, and more detailed information often requires extra digging outside the platform. Review Source Response from ImportYeti April 28, 2026 Thank you for the kind words, Yoryi! I'm really glad you find the tool and the team helpful : ) I really appreaciate your support! JA Jonathan A. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Was able to find a supply source to workaround tariff headaches!" October 13, 2025 5.0 With tariff schedules in full swing and no sign of calming down, I thought it would be a good idea to get proactive in alternative supply sourcing while I still have another year of material surplus to go on. The plan was to circumvent wholesalers in the US and go direct to source, and boy I learned a few things along the way. Once I was able to track wholesale inflows for the specific material categories I required (super easy with the visual flow breakdowns in ImportYeti) I grabbed contact info from the import manifest details on a few listings that had WhatsApp numbers. This led me to discover that A LOT of the large US wholesalers actually create front companies within the countries where their primary supplier is to mask the source and act as a gatekeeper for people attempting to circumvent them! With the help of Meta's Llama and X's Grok however, I was able to scrape Instagram and X posts to match WhatsApp numbers to accounts, and discovered one linked on South American Instagram servers. After digging into the company, it turns out they are the 2nd largest exporter of the product I was looking for in that country, and they actually had a low enough MOQ that made it feesible for a sole-prop like me to actually order. I was pretty skeptical initially demoing the service that it could be of use to such a tiny one-man business like mine, but through Dave's (founder of ImportYeti) generous offer to let me try out full-featured access for a week, but with a little creative engineering on my part it will likely turn out to cut my future supply costs down by about 1/3rd! I can't imagine the savings a SMB could get utilizing the data running trend analysis, incorporating LLMs in to the API, etc. Dave is also extremely responsive, helpful, and encouraging...how many businesses do you work with where the owner actually replies to you without boilerplate? Highly recommended! Pros It provides enough relevent info to gain highly useful insight about supplier networks, MOQ estimates, who major players are in a field based on inflow/outflow, who their primary retail customers are, etc. It also helped my realize tactics used by companies to "mask" their primary source from competitors. Cons Did not always incorporate contact details in profiles, or contact detail relevence was outdated, might be a good idea to set up bots to auto verify info by sending mock quote requests to the numbers/emails or something. Alternatives considered [ImportGenius](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032153/ImportGenius/)[Volza](https://www.capterra.com/p/10024817/Volza/) Reason for choosing ImportYeti Cleaner interface, fast non-automated contact, had more relevent info and how it related to what I was searching for Review Source Response from ImportYeti October 15, 2025 Thank you for your incredibly detailed review, Jonathan! What a fascinating use case. Really happy to know how ImportYeti has help you locate high quality suppliers that some companies want to hide. I really appreciate your support : ) ER Eli R. COO Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Dive into InportYeti" October 23, 2025 5.0 The overall experience is highly positive because the free access to U.S. customs data is considered a game-changer for many businesses, particularly those focused on supplier discovery and competitive analysis. Users consistently rate the site highly for its user-friendly interface and the clear data visualizations (like charts and maps) that make it simple to interpret shipment history and supplier networks. ​While some advanced users note that the platform lacks the deep, specialized filtering of expensive premium tools and only covers sea imports to the U.S., the general consensus is that ImportYeti is a powerful, reliable, and incredibly efficient tool that saves users significant time when vetting partners. The search feature is robust, and the on-page layout is designed to keep all crucial information readily accessible. Pros ImportYeti offers truly exceptional value for money, primarily because its main features are entirely free for public use. This free access gives you deep insight into U.S. customs sea shipment data, which is usually locked behind expensive subscription fees on other platforms. This high-utility, no-cost approach allows any business to quickly vet potential suppliers and analyze what their competitors are doing, making it a powerful and accessible tool for everyone who needs to look into trade relationships. When it comes to data management, ImportYeti builds its foundation on public U.S. customs sea shipment records (Bills of Lading), which ensures the information is legitimate and accurate. The platform does an excellent job of organizing this often-complicated data, presenting it through a highly usable interface with clear visualizations of supplier networks and historical shipment trends. However, there is one key limitation to be aware of regarding its data scope: it focuses almost exclusively on U.S. sea imports. You won't find extensive coverage for air or land freight, non-U.S. trade activity, or the kind of highly advanced analytical filtering that some of the expensive premium platforms offer. Cons Nothing really, they are always updating the site and compared to many others out there and the amount of money they charge, ImportYeti is the best. Review Source Response from ImportYeti November 26, 2025 Thank you for your super extensive feedback, Eli! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts about the site and I'm really glad you are enjoying it : ) SK Suneer K. DIRECTOR SALES Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "ImportYeti:-Simple, Powerful & Surprisingly Free" April 2, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with ImportYeti has been genuinely very good. The platform itself is already powerful in its free version, but what makes it even more impressive is the approach taken by its \[sensitive content hidden\] \[sensitive content hidden\] offering a 7-day premium access really shows confidence in the product Pros ImportYeti is honestly one of the most underrated tools in the import-export space. What makes it stand out immediately is how simple and easy it is to use — you don’t need to be a data expert to understand what’s going on. The interface is clean, and the information is presented in a very business-friendly way. The biggest advantage, in my opinion, is its free version. Unlike many other platforms that hide useful insights behind paywalls, ImportYeti gives surprisingly deep data without charging anything. You can track suppliers, see who your competitors are buying from, and even understand shipment patterns. For someone in manufacturing or trading, this is pure gold. Another strong point is how it handles HSN-related understanding indirectly. Instead of just throwing codes at you like most platforms, it actually helps you connect the dots — who is shipping what, from where, and to whom. That’s real insight, not just raw data. Compared to other tools in the market, ImportYeti feels less complicated and more actionable. Many platforms overwhelm you with too many filters and technical terms, but this one keeps things straightforward. Cons One suggestion for improving ImportYeti would be to introduce a feature that allows sellers or manufacturers to claim their profiles. Right now, the platform is extremely powerful for buyers and researchers, but it’s more of a one-way data tool. If suppliers could verify and claim their accounts, they could showcase their products, certifications, strengths, and capabilities directly on the platform. This would not only help them promote themselves but also make the data more accurate and trustworthy for users. Review Source Response from ImportYeti April 9, 2026 Thank you for your kind words and feedback, Suneer! I'm really glad you're enjoying the site and finding it helpful. Thomas Z. Project Manager - Consumer Engagement Tobacco Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Procurement Role Dream" January 22, 2026 5.0 If I could give this 10 stars, I would. Hands down the best website that I have used in all my careers. I will continue to use in the future if I get a similar role, but this is one of the best sites that I recommend for any procurement role. Pros This was an incredibly useful tool in my role within the procurement department. I was able to do a deep dive into a lot of cost savings and proper usage. This made my job so much easier and helped me streamline my process. Cons When trying to look up international imports I could not see anything but that was not a huge portion, just a feature that would be nice. Review Source Response from ImportYeti January 29, 2026 Thank you for the kind words, Thomas! I'm really glad you find the site useful for procurement and I really appreciate your support : ) VR Verified Reviewer Senior Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazing tool for Supply Datas" March 23, 2026 5.0 I am satisfied with it so far. Using it on daily basic to search all kinds of data. All good so far! Pros I was introduced to use ImportYeti after spending a lot of time from different trade and data websites to search the trading information. Many exporter/importer mentioned ImportYeti in different social medias. I love it once i found it. The data is easy to check. Security is not an issue and the database was consistently updated. It’s a great tool! Cons I am satisfied with it so far. It would be great to have multiple languages in different region or countries. Review Source Response from ImportYeti March 26, 2026 Thank you for the kind words! I'm really glad you find the site helpful : ) TR Tavon R. Freight Agent Owner Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Investment w/ Great Returns" March 11, 2026 5.0 Great Price, Quality Service, Easy Return On Your Investment! The ImportYeti team has been great from day one! Pros The data is user friendly, easy to read helping me generate new leads for targeted areas for my business operations. Closing one new client can cover the cost of an annual subscription Cons I can't think of anything negative to say, seriously.. I've used ImportYeti for over a few years while working as a Freight Broker at different companies and have closed numerous clients utilizing the import data they provide Review Source Response from ImportYeti March 12, 2026 Thank you for your kind words, Tavon! I'm really glad you find the data user friendly, easy to read and useful to generate new leads. Really appreciate your support : ) SD Stephen D. President Management Consulting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great Access" March 31, 2026 4.0 Quick follow up with the Founder, which is rare in any company let alone any new company. It shows that they are engaged with the clients that use it and need it. Pros What a great tool and I am navigating the site now. It's a wealth of useful information, and looking forward to learning and sourcing more. Cons I haven't received any responses yet from the suppliers but I am anticipating some feedback and hopefully a new venture. Review Source Response from ImportYeti April 8, 2026 Thank you for the kind words, Stephen! I really appreciate your support : ) MB Michael B. Founder Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great Resource for Entrepreneurs" March 30, 2026 5.0 Pros ImportYeti is a great tool for any entrepreneurs interested in researching manufacturers and learning more about supply chains. With this site, you are able to look up various businesses and see which manufacturers they are working with, which is an incredibly useful tool when starting your business. The site is also very easy to use and provides a wealth of insights and analytics. Cons Some businesses and manufacturers have much more information than others, but overall I have no complaints. Review Source Response from ImportYeti April 2, 2026 Thank you for the kind words, Michael! I really appreciate your support : ) D. C. Managing Director Chemicals Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Amazing Discovery" March 16, 2026 5.0 Pros I was truly impressed and touched to see that such valuable and useful materials are avaliable for free. Cons It is difficult to find any particular disadvantages, and I am satisfied with it. Thank you so much. Review Source Response from ImportYeti March 18, 2026 Thank you for the kind words, D C! Really glad you find the site useful : ) TB Tejas B. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ImportYeti to the rescue!" March 12, 2025 5.0 I have been using ImportYeti for my PhD research in systems engineering and it has been an invaluable tool to study and understand the dynamics of the global supply chain. I tried many other data sources but none of them had the comprehensive and complete datasets that ImportYeti has nor any of them kept constantly up-to-date with recent transactions. I couldn't have done my research without the support of ImportYeti and would recommend it to anyone in academia, industry, or government interested in learning about how our supply chains operate - from supply chain resiliency to risk diversification to predictive forecasting of supply chain bottlenecks, you can use ImportYeti to make those strategy and critical decisions for your organization. Pros There are so many things to like about ImportYeti including but not limited to: - The data is constantly updated (every two weeks or so, I think) - The user interface is generally easy to use and navigate - The power query feature makes it easy to find exactly the data that you are looking for - They have an API to systematically query the data (although I have not used it yet) Cons A few minor issues with the platform (which the ImportYeti team is quick to respond to any requests for help): - Downloading data is clunky (my version restricted downloads to 25,000 rows at a time) - Power query can be buggy at times requiring multiple tries to get the exact right query I'm looking for (could just be user error on my end!) Review Source Response from ImportYeti March 17, 2025 Thank you Tejas for such an incredible review! I really appreciate your feedback and support : ) MS Minya S. Supply Chain Analyst Wholesale Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Impressive and User Friendly Platform" June 25, 2025 5.0 It's a fantastic website. The chart visualization is intuitive, and the data is presented in great detail. Pros The chart visualization makes everything clear at a glance, allowing users to quickly grasp key trends and insights without digging through raw data. User can easily see where the shipments start and where they end up. The intuitive design not only enhances understanding but also saves time when analyzing complex information. Cons It would be even better if more detailed information were available, such as the number of full containers per year, year-over-year import comparisons and the distribution of imported products by category, etc. Review Source Response from ImportYeti August 25, 2025 Thank you for your feedback, Minya! At the moment, you can check # of TEU shipped by year by clicking on our filters in the Total Sea Shipments Over Time graph. You can also find the distribution of imported products by category on the Product Breakdown visualization. Hope this helps! : ) CM CJ M. Pres. International Trade and Development Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Yeti Rocks" May 18, 2025 5.0 Excellent . Eased into adopting it from Day one . Super helpful customer service readily available to help Pros Five Star Product . Extremely user friendly . Accuracy of information. Updated regularly . Plenty of Cons There's nothing not to like . Especially at this price . Their request that I fill out this survey . Review Source Response from ImportYeti May 19, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, CJ! Your support means a lot : ) DD David D. Founder Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "First time user" June 25, 2025 5.0 Very good. It allowed a mapping of the industry to be challenged effectively and quantifiably. Varying timelines allowed me to evaluate stated trends. Pros Simple but adequate interface. Top level selections made homing in on relevent detail simple and quick to master. Cons Would have like to be able to tag related suppliers in a value chain. I find end to end mapping using this time of tool difficult without being able to build the value chain. Review Source Response from ImportYeti June 26, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, David! I really appreciate your feedback about tagging related suppliers in a value chain. We will think on how to improve this AW Anouk W. Founder and CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A very useful tool for entrepreneurs !" December 29, 2025 5.0 Pros The worth of the information we get on import yeti is amazing! This is so useful and there is a free trial. Cons I couldn't find every company I was looking for. Especially the big companies who have many daughter companies. Review Source Response from ImportYeti January 7, 2026 Thank you for the kind words, Anouk! Really glad you find the site useful : ) There are several reasons why a company's data might not be showing. We're currently working on integrating the different names a company might be using. Cheers, Dave DI Dayan I. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MAKING LIFE EASIER!" December 14, 2024 4.0 The overall experience has been good. ImportYeti is by far a better GUI layout and more search friendly platform than some of the other providers in the space. The recent changes too are welcomed and add to the overall quality of the user experience Pros ImportYeti has allowed me to easily keep track of the trading pattern of several companies. This has been helpful from a non commercial, research-based perspective. One of the key things is the trade relationships table/chart that ImportYeti allows you to view. This feature automatically helps you to see the logistics chain that impacts the companies you research at a glance. Cons So far the most annoying thing was waiting for the monthly updates. These have gotten better over time though and I look forward to even faster/real time updates in the future. Review Source Response from ImportYeti December 30, 2024 Thank you for your kind words, Dayan! I really appreciate your support and detailed feedback. I'm really glad you like the Trade relationships table and GUI layout : ) MA Michael A. Business Development Representative Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Insightful!" October 14, 2025 5.0 Pros Super insightful data and I use it frequently when reaching out to prospects. It helps me open conversations and shows that I've done my research, all while saving a lot of time! Cons When I can’t find a company by name, I try searching for its address instead. However, ImportYeti automatically interprets the address search as an HS Code search. Review Source Response from ImportYeti October 15, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Michael! We're working on improving search and we expected to fix this issue soon : ) AP Anu P. Trader Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Highly Effective Tool for Sourcing and Business Growth" January 10, 2025 5.0 Pros Comprehensive and user-friendly platform for sourcing, has been a game-changer for my business. It provides detailed insights into suppliers and partners, helping me make informed decisions. Cons Occasional delays in loading some data, but overall a fantastic tool. Review Source Response from ImportYeti January 13, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Anu! I really appreciate your support : ) KW Krys W. Personal Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazing site and customer service " December 9, 2024 5.0 Fantastic, I highly recommend the site to everyone that has use for it. Pros I found importyeti on accident as I was looking for suppliers, and the immediate ease of use surprised me. I am not in the logistics industry so I didn’t realize how unusual this was until I tried to use other similar sites and was immediately lost. Importyeti is simple to learn and use, and gives you all the relevant information I needed. The pro feature lets you search across the importyeti database for specific items you are looking for and suppliers who provide and companies that import. Overall very positive experience and I will continue using their site. I don’t have current use for the pro version but if I was in the industry it would be a no brainer to subscribe to it. Customer service is also incredible. Cons Nothing that hinders use. Just about every issue I ran into turned out to be user error / inexperience which I resolved upon further use. Review Source Response from ImportYeti December 23, 2024 Thank you for the kind words, Krys! I really appreciate your support : ) BS Basit S. Head of Supply Chain Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best website for Business Intelligence and Global Supply Chain" May 27, 2025 5.0 very impressed with the work done by importyeti, a very good initiative very helpful and it gives alot of information Free of cost for a Business Analyst and new startups and product hunting. Pros Amazing website with alot of business insight information for startups and Business analysis. Alot of business insights, competitors knowledge, Global Supply Chain knowledge is available Free of cost. Cons some supplier direct contact details is hard to find. Since some Chinese vendors dont have the proper website or english contact details it is hard to reach out to them. Review Source Response from ImportYeti May 28, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Basit! I really appreciate your feedback and support : ) GP Gokul P. Marketing manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "One of the best competitor spy tools available" April 1, 2025 5.0 Loved it. Excellent UI. Saved a lotta money Pros I love using Import Yeti! This helpful tool lets me see who my competitors buy from. It's easy to use and shows me all the suppliers and factories my rivals work with. Thanks to Import Yeti, I found better suppliers for my business and saved money. The information is clear and up-to-date. If you want to know more about your competition's supply chain, Import Yeti is perfect. It's worth every penny and has really helped my business grow. Cons Import yeti is kinda perfect for my use case. Review Source Response from ImportYeti April 10, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Gokul! I'm really glad you find the tool helpful and easy to use : ) TC Tony C. Business Development Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Container Import/Export Software Available Today!" December 5, 2024 5.0 I have only the best experience with this software. It works great and I use it on a regular basis. Pros You can search and find any import going anywhere with a great and fast search engine built right into the website at super fast lightening speed. Cons Some the addresses where the containers are going are not 100% accurate. Like missing unit numbers at the address or company spelling name may be slightly off. Review Source Response from ImportYeti December 23, 2024 Thank you for your kind words and feedback, Tony! We will work on continuing improving the site : ) RD Raj D. Partner Building Materials Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very Good experience overall " January 9, 2025 5.0 Very good experience overall, would definitely recommend to use it. Pros It's easy to use and provide detailed information Cons I couldn't find a point in which I didn't like it Review Source Response from ImportYeti January 10, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Raj! VN Vardaan N. Director Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "pleasant to use but could use more coverage " May 2, 2025 4.0 It was a good experience overall but would've been much nicer if coverage of more countries. Pros UI/UX, design was quite simple to use compared to other websites that are available. Cons Limited coverage of countries. only US and Mexico but would likely become a great tool after complete coverage is available Review Source Response from ImportYeti May 6, 2025 Thank you for your feedback, Vardaan! We plan to expand our database soon but right now we only have US and Mexico's data : ) MS Matija S. CEO Cosmetics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Import Yeti review for finding contacts" December 17, 2024 5.0 10/10! Much easier to use than other platforms of the same type. Pros Great user experience and the aesthetics of the platform. Very easy to use! Cons No big cons at all. It runs smoothly on all devices :) Review Source Response from ImportYeti January 2, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Matja! I really appreciate your support : ) Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Business Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/business-intelligence-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.