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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 30th, 2026 # Reviews of ImportYeti Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 5.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews PT Phan T Freelance BrokerFood & Beverages, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The platform provides detailed shipment data, helping businesses quickly identify reliable suppliers, track competitors, and discover new sourcing opportunities.“ May 27, 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 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 PT Phan T Freelance BrokerFood & Beverages, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Beginners may find it difficult to interpret the information without prior experience in importing or supply chain research.“ May 27, 2026 PT Phan T Freelance BrokerFood & Beverages, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “ImportYeti is especially useful for entrepreneurs, e-commerce sellers, and sourcing teams who want accurate market insights without spending a huge budget.“ May 27, 2026 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 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 TB Tejas B StudentEducation Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “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!)“ March 12, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 215 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Dennis D. President Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use with uncluttered results" August 7, 2026 5.0 Easy to use with uncluttered results. It provided the comparitive information I was after and it is kept current. Pros I am looking for very specific information: A certain product manufacturing category from a specific country - looking for their export volume and their customers. ImportYeti made this very easy for me to research. It is my go-to for this information Cons This information probably is not even available, so it is not fair to criticize for its absence, but I would like to get more detailed breakdown of the shipments: finer resolution of the product codes and their volume. Review Source Response from ImportYeti August 18, 2026 Thank you for your feedback, Dennis! 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 : ) Emmanuel P. Research analyst Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Best for learning export market " July 31, 2026 5.0 Its an amazing platform where you get so much information for free, really appreciate the work. I want to thank the team Pros Amazing platform for newcomers like me to understand the export market. It gives you an amazing insight into the market for free Cons The platform is super helpful in understanding the market. It really gives you an insight but one thing that could be improved is to add the import data received from air freight as well Review Source Response from ImportYeti August 18, 2026 Really appreciate your feedback and kind words, Emmanuel! Thank you for your support : ) Wendy H. International Sales Specialist Wholesale Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Powerful import data tool for export sales prospecting" August 19, 2026 5.0 Overall very satisfying experience. As an export sales, ImportYeti has become one of my daily‑go‑to tools. We successfully identified several genuine prospects from US market based on shipment data. It greatly improves our lead‑generation efficiency. Recommended for anyone doing international B2B business. Pros Great value for money for import intelligence. It helps us find real potential buyers and analyze competitors’ shipment records efficiently. The data management is straightforward, documentation is clear, and the learning curve is gentle. It’s a powerful tool for B2B sales outreach. Cons Occasionally some shipment data updates have minor delays. No major bugs or security concerns encountered. Could add more filter options for niche industrial product searches. Review Source Response from ImportYeti August 21, 2026 Thank you for your feedback and kind words, Wendy! Really glad you find the site helpful. Thank you for your support : ) MAM Marco Aurelio M. Purchasing consultant Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A simple, highly intuitive system." July 1, 2026 5.0 We have used similar systems before, and the amount of information Yeti provides in the free version is impressive! We were able to research dozens of new suppliers and cross-reference valuable data regarding their shipments and key clients. This greatly aids in the decision-making process when selecting a new supplier. Pros Very easy to use and to find the information we're looking for. Many search options—even by product description—which makes things much easier. The option to use multiple filters is fantastic! Cons There wasn't anything I considered bad... One difficulty I faced was finding the same supplier listed under multiple names, which affects search results—though you can resolve this by using filters; it just takes a bit more effort. If there were a way to consolidate information for the same company when it appears under various different names, that would be a huge help! Review Source Response from ImportYeti July 3, 2026 Thank you for your feedback and kind words, Marco! We are working on consolidating company names. I really appreciate your support : ) GI Gabriel I. BA Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Good Resource for Supply Chain Research" July 3, 2026 4.0 ImportYeti offers a practical way to gain visibility into global supply chains without requiring complicated setup. It saves significant research time and presents information in an accessible format. Despite occasional data limitations, it remains a valuable tool for supplier discovery. Pros ImportYeti makes it remarkably easy to discover supplier relationships using public shipping records. The search functionality is straightforward, and the database provides valuable insights for sourcing products and researching competitors. It’s especially useful for importers and procurement professionals. Cons Some shipment information can be incomplete or outdated depending on the supplier. Advanced filtering options could also be expanded for more refined searches Review Source Response from ImportYeti July 7, 2026 Thank you for your feedback and kind words, Gabriel! Really glad you find the site useful and easy to use : ) MJ Meet J. Co-Founder Import and Export Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best for Exporters targeting USA/CAN" July 16, 2026 5.0 Pros I love the quality data it provides for companies and suppliers. So, I use this for finding new prospects, and this is the easiest platform to do that. I find it from my competitors current customers. Have not secured an order, but leads are legit on the platform. Cons I think one thing for improvement would be the HSn Code mismatch, and if there could be a way to purchase a data list according to my customer profile. Review Source Response from ImportYeti July 22, 2026 Thank you for your feedback and kind words, Meet! We will continue working on this. DJ Deepak J. Owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great resource for researching U.S. import and supplier data" August 26, 2026 5.0 Pros ImportYeti provides an impressive amount of detailed and useful information on U.S. import activity. The shipment and supplier data is easy to explore and helped me quickly understand sourcing relationships, suppliers, and import trends. It’s a very valuable research tool for anyone looking to analyze the U.S. import/export landscape. Cons The amount of information can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it can take some time to filter through the data and find exactly what you’re looking for. Some advanced insights and historical details could also be easier to access and organize Review Source Response from ImportYeti September 1, 2026 Thank you for your feedback and kind words, Deepak! I'm really glad you find the supplier data useful to understand sourcing relationships and import trends. KP Kyle P. Founder Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Worth the money" August 18, 2026 5.0 Pros Deep dataset with several different tools that can be combined to collect the needed information. Would recommend for prospecting. Cons I did not like how I was flagged for automated downloads when I was actually just rapidly checking and downloading the needed information myself. Review Source Response from ImportYeti August 21, 2026 Thank you for your feedback, Kyle! We have automatic limits to prevent scrapping. No problem with human usage : ) BH Bash H. Founder Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A gem. A hidden-gem. A free-hidden-gem! " October 12, 2025 5.0 Pros For me, ImportYeti’s biggest and most honest strength is that it is free, and not in the hollow way that suggests important features are locked behind a paywall. That freedom removes the cost friction when you are experimenting with suppliers or scouting new opportunities, and it makes curiosity feel cheap in the best possible sense. On top of that, from my experience the support team is extremely responsive. If you just request a feature by yourself, they tend to take it very seriously and often deliver. Another feature I genuinely enjoy is the random company search, which is a small joy but a large idea. When you do not have a company in mind, that little button (and the shortcut key) is really useful. It helps you stumble on fresh leads, sparks inspiration, and breaks the paralysis that comes from having too many choices. Cons I wish there was a way for me to do proactive discovery. While the platform is great when you go there with a specific company in mind, I would love to see a feature that helps those who comes to explore without a clear starting point. Maybe a personalized section that curates and suggests things I should be looking at based on my past searches, goals, or my profile would be awesome. Review Source Response from ImportYeti October 29, 2025 Thank you for your amazing review, Bash! I'm really glad you enjoy the site : ) That's an interesting suggestion. We will think of ways to include it on the site  VR Verified Reviewer Global Sourcing Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "5 star website" August 25, 2025 5.0 Overall, its a great platform and I highly recommend it to anyone in sourcing. Easy to use and effective search engine. Pros Ease of use, search engine is very intuitive and does not require significant interface knowledge. The search engine is also very effective and can gather results with the simplest of inputs. Cons Lack of thorough search based on hts or material good input. It seems difficult to get data based on hts inputs in a digestible format. Review Source Response from ImportYeti September 2, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! I really appreciate your recommendation : ) TD Trina D. Creative Director Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Quality supplier search tool" August 26, 2025 5.0 Honestly, ImportYeti is a lifesaver. No more digging through random sites trying to figure out who’s shipping what. It’s super easy to use, saves me time, and makes finding suppliers way less stressful. If you’re in sourcing or logistics, you need this tool. Pros Completely transformed the way I research and analyze suppliers. Before using it, gathering reliable trade data felt like piecing together a puzzle with missing parts. Now, I can access clear, organized import/export information in seconds. Cons n/a no cons at this time The platform is fast, reliable, and packed with insights that save me hours of manual work. A must-have tool for anyone in sourcing or logistics! Review Source 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 : ) 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! : ) 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 AT Allen T. SVP Capital Markets Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Timely and comprehensive data" October 10, 2025 5.0 Importyeti should be your go-to source for those in the shipping and logistics businesses. Surprised that not many people use it yet. Pros ImportYeti is a super powerful search engine with comprehensive and accurate data covering pretty much all import shipment traced back to as far as possible. Cons Perhaps the search interface is a bit complicated for first time user. However, you should be able to navigate quite easily after playing around for a while. Review Source Response from ImportYeti October 13, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Allen! Really glad you find the data accurate and comprehensive. Your support means the world : ) MM Matias M. International Sales Textiles Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ImportYeti - Great platform for imported US sea shipments" October 9, 2025 5.0 Overall experience is positive, especially because the site provides great features for free. It's hard to think any other similar offer. Pros ImportYeti is easy to use and you can quickly get the data. Free version provides great features already and I haven't discovered any bugs either. Cons I haven't discovered any major problems yet. It takes time to get to know all the possibilities of the site, but it's easy to navigate the site when you just need a quick look at shipments. Review Source Response from ImportYeti October 14, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Matias! I really appreciate your support : ) PU Pasan U. Financial Entrepreneur Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "User Friendly Platform" June 13, 2025 4.0 Served my purpose of identifying trends. I only looked at a couple of specific HS codes. Easy to navigate and has a lot of filtration options. Pros HS code wise import statistics. Very easy to navigate and find suppliers quickly. Great platform to collect data to see trends. Cons Data base in not 100% accurate due to the nature of sources they use. Air and land shipment data are not captured as I know. Not the ideal platform for someone who is looking at absolute data points. Review Source Response from ImportYeti June 24, 2025 Thank you for your feedback, Pasan! Really glad you find the site easy to navigate : ) We will continue to upgrade our databases HB Hadassah B. Supply chain specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent and generous Market Intelligence software" November 20, 2025 5.0 I have wonderful experience in using the software, since it really helps me find good supplier that shows proof of real business or shipment records. Pros Excellent in its data provisions, It gives us a lot of information like the shipment records, and all the other details. Cons It can improve more in giving provisions on direct company website, but of course I understand they don't do that yet beacuse I used it free for now, and if they will put up more effort on that, I'm afraid they would put up fee for using their site. Review Source Response from ImportYeti December 10, 2025 Thank you for your feedback, Hadassah! Really glad you find the site helpful : ) EM Eric M. Founder Sporting Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fantastic Tool for Identifying Product Suppliers" March 12, 2025 5.0 I really like the straightforward interface and greatly appreciate how much it's accelerated my ability to identify who the key manufacturers are in an industry that I'm newly entering. Further, it's very useful to get a ballpark sense of peer and competitor purchase frequencies and amounts. Lastly, as I write this review in March of 2025 where global tariff policies are changing daily, I can only imagine how much ImportYeti will help as we all try to adjust our sourcing strategies. Pros I'm not sure how I stumbled upon ImportYeti, yet it's been by far the most helpful resource I've found for identifying who the go-to manufacturers are in the industry that I'm entering. Furthermore, depending on how you structure your profile company/product research, you can pretty easily identify which producers are making premium goods versus lower tier/cost products. Cons I think this is just the nature of inconsistent data categorization and input at the point of shipping, but I still needed to do a bit of internet sleuthing when really trying to narrow in on product subcategories and figure out what's actually been shipped (e.g. "leather goods" to belts or bag straps). Either way, I don't really think that's an ImportYeti issue, but rather a data collection issue. Review Source Response from ImportYeti March 18, 2025 Thank you for your super detailed review and feedback, Eric! I'm really glad you find the site helpful and straightforward : ) Michael P. Engineering Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantastic Product!" March 23, 2025 5.0 I love the product and have recommended it to many friends in my industry Pros Very easy to use! Quite intuitive with the features. And overall has nearly everything I am looking for when tracking my own shipments as well as ones from similar companies. Cons I have not been able to try the premium/paid features. It would be great to try them in a free trial. Review Source Response from ImportYeti March 26, 2025 Thank you for the kind words, Michael! I really appreciate your support : ) MV Marco V. director Consumer Goods Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "great tool to find suppliers and clients" June 23, 2025 5.0 Can recommend, if you look for US clients, or reliable China suppliers. Easy to use, and easy to find new connections Pros Easy to use, overall satisfied. Have used the free version, and can explore many ways to find potential suppliers and clients. Cons I think the links with company websites could be improved would be great to see more on importers from other regions, such as Europe. Review Source Response from ImportYeti June 24, 2025 Thanks for the kind words, Marco! Really glad you're enjoying the site. I really appreciate your feedback about links and about adding more databases. We hope to expand soon : ) 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 : ) Similar Products Featured ## 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.