--- description: Review of ImportYeti Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ImportYeti | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Business Intelligence Tools](/directory/4336/bi/software) > [ImportYeti](/software/397435/importyeti) # ImportYeti Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397435/importyeti Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397435/importyeti?page=2) > ImportYeti is a US Bill of Lading data platform that offers information on suppliers of any US company. The platform retrieves data from the US Customs' Bill of Lading records, which are made available through the Freedom of Information Act with a significant associated fee. With ImportYeti, users can discover high-quality suppliers, engage with new clients, analyze competitor data, and conduct thorough market research. The data is presented in various visualizations to enhance accessibility and comprehension, enabling users to explore aspects like a company's suppliers, shipment volume, and contact details. ImportYeti is accessible across multiple devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. The platform caters to professionals involved in sourcing, logistics, sales prospecting, competitor analysis, and market research. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 199 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 199 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ImportYeti ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Our free plan offers unlimited searches and access to the entire database forever. Our Premium plan is priced according to our users' goals. Depending on whether you're in the sourcing or logistics space, or if you need a custom plan, you can find professional or enterprise plans on an annual or monthly basis. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Alerts/Notifications - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Mobile Access - Reporting/Analytics - Search/Filter - Visual Analytics ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [Business Intelligence Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4336/bi/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Microsoft Power BI](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23530/microsoft-power-bi) — 4.6/5 (1870 reviews) 2. [Tableau](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/1940/tableau) — 4.6/5 (2348 reviews) 3. 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It's easy to search and essy to get the results in seconds. ----- ### "The point where my trade data search finally stopped" — 5.0/5 > **Dhanisth** | *26 January 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to get started almost no learning curve. The data feels clean real and well maintained and the interface stays out of the way. Even on the free plan there is real value and I never felt blocked while exploring or validating ideas. Exporting and saving data is simple and works as expected. > > **Cons**: For advanced or large scale use cases more programmatic or API level access would be useful. Other than that I didn’t run into any major bugs or issues. > > I found ImportYeti after spending a lot of time jumping across different trade and data websites trying to connect scattered information. Someone casually mentioned it on a public forum and once I tried it the search kind of stopped there. Everything felt straightforward from day one. The data is easy to work with feels reliable and helps turn vague trade questions into something concrete. Security and stability never felt like a concern and the database feels consistently updated. It’s a tool that quietly does its job well and lets you focus on thinking instead of figuring out the product. ----- ### "ImportYeti is a hidden gem" — 5.0/5 > **Keyna** | *4 November 2025* | Events Services | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to find vendors. No cost. No ads. No gimmicks. This gives retailers an opportunity to improve their profit margins by locating vendors specific to their business. > > **Cons**: It’s not well known, a hidden gem. Also wish there were more hyperlinks to vendors that would make it easier to connect. > > Pleasantly pleased with the results of my searches. The personalized customer support experience is impressive as you are speaking to real people. ----- ### "Fast, actionable U.S. trade data for sales prospecting" — 5.0/5 > **Burak** | *26 December 2025* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: ImportYeti makes it incredibly easy to research U.S. import/export activity and build targeted prospect lists. The search is fast, the shipment history view is clear, and I can quickly understand who is buying from whom, how frequently, and at what scale. Huge time-saver for sales and business development. > > **Cons**: Sometimes company name matching can be inconsistent (similar names / subsidiaries), and I’d love more advanced filters (date range, HS code/keyword filters) and a smoother export option for larger lists. > > Overall, a very practical tool for trade intelligence. I used it to validate leads and prioritize outreach based on real shipment activity, and it helped me move faster and stay focused on high-potential accounts. Highly recommended. ----- ### "It just works." — 5.0/5 > **Stephen** | *9 January 2026* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The data is presented clearly, with charts and graphs. Everything is hyperlinked, which is an often overlooked feature in online resources. Every company you search for returns one free Bill of Lading. > > **Cons**: For me personally, no cons found. As with any service, there is a cost. While I would love everything to be free, I believe the cost is justified. > > I found ImportYeti while researching Ukulele manufacturers. Many brands and retailers are unclear about their supply chain. After discovering the business names of several brands, I was able to easily track suppliers and shipments on ImportYeti. Each result returns one free Bill of Lading, which is awesome\! This can show quantities, types, origins, destinations, and more. The information is organized into charts and graphs, which helps to compare datasets. Not only is the data presented clearly, but almost everything is hyperlinked. You can find just about anything without ever touching a keyboard. All of my personal research utilized the free information available, and I found everything I needed. I tried using other import/export websites (including several US State's port authorities), and this is hands-down the best\! ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397435/importyeti?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397435/importyeti) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data