Solutions: importers and exporters
Trade data for importers and exporters
CargoFax gives importers and exporters shipment-level customs records across the Americas, so they can see who buys, who supplies, and what competitors ship. Importers search an HS code or product in Atlas to find alternative suppliers and compare origins. Exporters rank the companies already importing their product by shipments, weight, or declared value. CargoFax US bill of lading records are updated daily with about a one-day lag and name the consignee, the foreign shipper, and the containers on every shipment.
Last updated:
Questions
What can importers and exporters answer with trade data?
- Who else supplies this product? US and Haiti records name the shipper, Mexico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic name the foreign supplier, and every market shows the origin country.
- Who already buys what I sell? Importers ranked by shipments, containers, weight, or declared value, in the markets you sell to.
- What do my competitors import, and from whom? Follow them in Vault and get an email update when they ship again.
- What does the market pay? Declared value per kilogram by origin and month in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay.
- Is this partner real? Read a supplier's or buyer's shipment history before you sign.
Fields
Which records and fields matter to importers and exporters?
| Field | Why it matters to importers and exporters | Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Importer or consignee | Your prospect, your customer, or your competitor | Every market |
| Shipper or foreign supplier | Who supplies the product today | United States, Haiti, Mexico, Colombia, Dominican Republic |
| Tax ID (RFC, NIT, RUC, RNC) | Matches one company across all its records | Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Dominican Republic |
| HS code and product description | Which product each shipment carries | Every market |
| Origin and destination country | Where the product is sourced and sold | Every market |
| Declared value | Price benchmarks and market size | Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru |
| Weight | Volume per shipment and per company | United States, Haiti, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Dominican Republic, Uruguay |
| Containers and TEU | Shipment size and frequency | United States, Haiti |
Products
Which CargoFax product fits importers and exporters?
Atlas
The web platform: Explorer to search, Vault to keep suppliers, buyers, and competitors, with pivot tables that update and email updates on new records. Unlimited searches and downloads in every market.
See AtlasFiles
For teams that load the records into an ERP, BI tool, or data warehouse: bulk delivery by FTP, through a web interface, or by API, in CSV, Excel, JSON, or Parquet.
See FilesMCP
The CargoFax MCP server lets AI assistants and agents query the same shipment records. It is in early access for selected clients and prospects: fill out the request form and we will get back to you.
Request MCP accessCoverage
Which markets can importers and exporters cover?
Importers buying from Asia or Europe for the US market start with US bills of lading, which name the foreign shipper. Exporters selling into Latin America use declared values in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina to size each market, and tax IDs in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic to follow each buyer.
North America
Caribbean
| Market | Region | Flows | History from | Values | Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | North America | Imports and exports | Imports January 2022; exports January 2020 | Official values from US Census statistics, by product, partner, and port | Daily |
| Mexico | North America | Imports and exports | January 2023 | Declared customs value | Monthly |
| Haiti | Caribbean | Imports | November 2020 | – | Weekly |
| Dominican Republic | Caribbean | Imports and exports | January 2024 | Declared USD value per line item | Monthly |
| Colombia | Latin America | Imports and exports | January 2001 | Declared customs value | Monthly |
| Peru | Latin America | Imports and exports | January 2026 | Declared customs value | Weekly |
| Argentina | Latin America | Imports | 2017 | Declared FOB value (USD) | Monthly |
| Uruguay | Latin America | Imports and exports | January 2016 | Declared CIF value (USD) | Monthly |
Use cases
Which use cases fit importers and exporters?
Buyer discovery
Rank the importers of your HS codes in each market.
Buyer discoveryCompetitor tracking
Follow competitors' suppliers, origins, and volumes.
Competitor trackingSupplier verification
Check a supplier's real shipment history.
Supplier verificationPricing intelligence
Compare declared values per kilogram by origin.
Pricing intelligenceIndustries
Which industries do importers and exporters search?
FAQ
Importers and exporters: frequently asked questions
How can an importer find new suppliers with customs data?
Search the product's HS code in CargoFax Atlas Explorer and filter US bills of lading by origin. Each US record names the foreign shipper, so an importer sees who ships the product to the United States, how often, and in what volumes.
How can an exporter find buyers abroad?
Search your HS codes in CargoFax Atlas Explorer in the markets you sell to and rank the importers by shipments, weight, or declared value. Every CargoFax market names the importer, and Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic add the tax ID.
Can I see what my competitors import?
Yes. Find a competitor's records in Atlas Explorer and save the company to Vault, where new records are added as each market updates. Vault emails you when the competitor ships again.
Which CargoFax markets include declared values?
Declared values are on customs records from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. US trade values come from official US Census statistics by product, partner, and port, published in the CargoFax US Census trade reports. CargoFax US bill of lading records add shipments, companies, carriers, containers, and weight.
Can I download the records?
Yes. CargoFax Atlas includes unlimited searches and downloads in every market, Haiti included. Teams that load the records into their own systems receive them in bulk through CargoFax Files, by FTP, through a web interface, or by API.
How current is the data for importers and exporters?
CargoFax US import records are updated daily with about a one-day lag. Haiti and Peru records are updated weekly. US exports, Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Argentina are updated monthly.
How much does CargoFax cost for importers and exporters?
CargoFax plans are monthly or annual and priced by markets and data access. Book a demo for a quote.
Keep exploring
Related pages
Get started
Get the trade insight advantage you need in your industry with the power of CargoFax trade data.
Find the suppliers, buyers, and shipping companies you need to grow your business. CargoFax trade data helps you identify real companies, discover new opportunities, and make your next move with confidence.