When you run a search in B/L Tracking, TradeIt returns a list of shipment records.
Each shipment record represents a real international trade transaction between an exporter and an importer.
These records are derived from global Bill of Lading (B/L) trade data, which captures shipment information across international supply chains.
By analyzing shipment records, exporters can identify companies that are actively importing specific products and uncover potential buyer opportunities.
Global Trade Data Coverage
TradeIt provides access to a large global trade dataset covering international shipment activity across multiple markets.
This dataset includes billions of shipment records and provides visibility into:
- global import activity
- supplier–buyer relationships
- product movement across countries
- trade flows between markets
This global coverage enables exporters to identify real buyers and understand how products move through international supply chains.
🌍 Trade Intelligence at Scale
TradeIt analyzes billions of global shipment records to provide insights into real-world trade activity, helping businesses make smarter export decisions.
What Is a Shipment Record?
A shipment record represents a single international shipment between two trading companies.
Each record contains structured information about the transaction, including the companies involved, the product being shipped, and shipment details.
Shipment records allow users to analyze:
- who is importing a product
- who is exporting the product
- how frequently shipments occur
- which markets are active
By reviewing these records, exporters can identify companies that may already have demand for their products.
Key Fields in Shipment Records
TradeIt displays several important data fields for each shipment record.
Understanding these fields helps you interpret the shipment activity more accurately.
Field | Description |
Trade Date | The date when the shipment was recorded |
Exporter | The company shipping the product |
Importer | The company receiving the shipment |
HS Code | International product classification code |
Product & Item | Description of the shipped product |
Quantity | Number of units shipped |
Weight | Total shipment weight |
Amount (USD) | Estimated shipment value |
Origin Country | Country where the goods were exported |
How to Interpret Shipment Records
Shipment records reveal patterns in global trade activity.
When reviewing the data, focus on the following indicators.
Importer
The Importer is the company receiving the goods.
In many cases, importers represent potential buyers or distributors within a market.
Companies that appear frequently in shipment records may indicate consistent demand.
Exporter
The Exporter is the company supplying the product.
Reviewing exporter data can help you understand:
- who currently supplies the buyer
- potential competitors
- existing supply chains
Shipment Frequency
If the same importer appears multiple times in the search results, this may indicate ongoing purchasing activity.
Companies with frequent shipments are often strong buyer candidates.
Shipment Value and Volume
The Amount (USD) and Weight fields provide insights into shipment scale.
Higher values may suggest:
- larger purchasing capacity
- higher product demand
- stronger market presence
Tip for Buyer Discovery
Look for companies that appear multiple times with recent shipment dates.
These companies are often active buyers within the market.
Common Misunderstandings About Shipment Data
Shipment records provide valuable trade insights, but it is important to interpret them correctly.
- Shipment value may represent estimated trade value rather than the final contract price.
- Importers may sometimes act as distributors or logistics intermediaries.
- A single shipment does not always indicate a long-term purchasing relationship.
Analyzing shipment patterns over time provides more reliable insights into buyer activity.
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