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ImportYeti

Score9.7 out of 10

25 Reviews and Ratings

What is ImportYeti?

ImportYeti helps users find the right supplier by using customs data to quantify and qualify who the best suppliers are for each product, analyze competitors, find leads and do market research. The site collects the information from the U.S. customs sea shipment records and organizes it in charts, maps, and sections. ImportYeti boasts 500k monthly active users and focuses on continuous improvement through customer feedback.

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Search tool for companies, suppliers, products or H.S.codes.
Search filters, based on most recent shipment, total shipments, suppliers or companies, industry and location.
A product keyword search, which can be done in the Product Finder, used to quickly scan which companies are importing a product from which suppliers.
Visualization of each company's total sea shipments over time.
Product breakdown by H.S.code.
Visualization of a company's relationships with other companies and suppliers.
A search by H.S.code to understand the geographic distribution of that product by total shipment.
Display of the top suppliers and companies for a specific H.S.code.

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Impressive product for anyone in logistics industry

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As a 4PL provider, ImportYeti has been a game-changer for our operations. At SBR we aim to be a full service fulfillment partner to our clients, and are always looking for ways to add more value. ImportYeti has been very helpful in doing that, as we can easily find more date on suppliers and platforms companies use. We use this data to provide a more connected supply chain for our clients, who are looking for port-to-warehouse to B2B/B2C capabilities. The platform's economic analysis of corporate clients and export trend insights have significantly enhanced our ability to optimize supply chain strategies. The feature that allows us to link up with partners effortlessly has injected a personal touch into our collaborations. ImportYeti is now my go-to tool, revolutionizing how I contribute to top-notch logistics solutions and the success of our clients.

Pros

  • Great data on Suppliers and Manufacturers
  • Easy connect to all the platforms manufacturer is on for product portfolio
  • PowerQuery tool lets you export for further analysis

Cons

  • Data could be structured more for actionable insights

Most Important Features

  • Supplier Information

Return on Investment

  • Good leads for suppliers and manufacturers in the industry

Other Software Used

Slack, Extensiv 3PL Warehouse Manager, Samsara Apps & Driver Workflows

Trial Use

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Dave has been absolutely amazing for allowing me to play around with his great platform to see if it's a good fit for my business.

Although I see tremendous value that this platform provides in so many ways, it's not a fit for me at this time for where I am at in my journey, but never the less this is an amazing tool for businesses. It was a pleasure to use the platform and learn more about it. Thank you Dave for your kindness!

Pros

  • Detailed Shipping Info
  • Supplier Names
  • Manufacturing Details

Most Important Features

  • Supplier Information

Other Software Used

Shopify, ShipStation, Stamps.com

ImportYeti - if you sell products this is a must

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

ImportYeti is an exceptional platform that helps businesses identify the right suppliers for their needs. The platform is incredibly user-friendly and offers a wealth of information that makes it easy for businesses to make informed decisions. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, ImportYeti has something to offer. One of the things I appreciate about ImportYeti is the level of detail it provides about each supplier. The platform offers detailed information on a supplier's history, including their past shipments, trade activity, and customs records. This makes it easy to vet potential suppliers and ensure that you're working with a reputable partner.

Overall, I highly recommend ImportYeti to any business looking to streamline their supplier selection process. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, informative, and offers a wealth of features that make it easy to work with suppliers around the world. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, ImportYeti is the ideal tool for streamlining your supply chain and growing your business.

Pros

  • Identify Suppliers
  • Identify Competitors
  • Identify High Volume Products

Cons

  • This is a free platform.

Most Important Features

  • Supplier Analysis

Return on Investment

  • Informed business decisions

Recommend to speak with ImportYeti (very helpful!) regarding your use-case, as the data is not as straightforward as it seems

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We wanted to conduct academic research on trade flows of products and components of interest.

Pros

  • Ease of use
  • Data Visualisations

Cons

  • Feature to download sample data

Most Important Features

  • NA

Return on Investment

  • We didn't get to use the data unfortunately, so no comment.

ImportYeti hands down best platform

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Phenomenal platform and highly recommend. We utilized ImportYeti to identify several manufactures and through discovery calls were able to select the ideal manufacturer that met all of our needs. The use of ImportYeti was invaluable to our organization.

Pros

  • Search Results
  • Depth of contact details

Cons

  • marketing of their services

Most Important Features

  • List of most recent purchases

Return on Investment

  • Direct import from manufacture