# ImportYeti Scraper (`parseforge/importyeti-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes supplier and company profiles from ImportYeti search results. Filter by location, shipment recency, total shipments, or industry and export each result as a flat row.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/importyeti-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 233 total users, 13 monthly users, 95.9% runs succeeded, 4 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $30.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### ImportYeti Scraper

**Scrape US import records and supplier profiles from ImportYeti by search query, location, or industry, up to a million per run.** Every result includes shipment totals, recent activity, and contact data. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

ImportYeti publishes millions of US customs bills of lading, making it a direct window into global supply chains. The official site has no API, so manual lookups are slow and bulk research is impossible. This Actor reads the public search results directly, filters by location, shipment recency, total shipments, or industry, and returns each match in one fixed schema.

| Who uses it | What they scrape ImportYeti for |
|---|---|
| Sourcing managers | Find active suppliers for a product category in a specific country. |
| Market researchers | Map trade volumes and shipping lanes for an industry segment. |
| Logistics analysts | Identify carriers and freight forwarders moving goods for a known shipper. |
| Sales teams | Build lead lists of companies that import a particular commodity. |

### What it does

This Actor collects supplier and company profiles from ImportYeti search results and returns each one as a flat row.

- 🔍 **Search-driven:** feed it a product, company name, or keyword and get every matching supplier.
- 📍 **Location filter:** narrow results to a city, state, or country like 'new york' or 'california'.
- 📦 **Shipment recency:** keep only suppliers with a shipment in the last 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years.
- 🔢 **Volume threshold:** set a minimum total shipment count to focus on established traders.
- 🏭 **Industry targeting:** filter by ImportYeti's industry ID to isolate a vertical.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with ImportYeti data

**📋 Vet a new supplier.**

A sourcing manager searches a factory name, filters for shipments in the last year, and checks total volume before requesting a quote.

**🌍 Map a trade lane.**

A logistics analyst searches a product keyword, sets the location to 'vietnam', and exports all active shippers to model port-to-port flows.

**📊 Size a market.**

A market researcher searches an HS-code-related term, sets a minimum shipment count, and tallies suppliers by country to estimate supply concentration.

**📈 Build a lead list.**

A sales team searches a raw material, filters for companies in 'california' with recent shipments, and loads the contact data into their CRM.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **No API needed** | Reads the public ImportYeti search pages directly. |
| **Flexible filters** | Combine location, recency, volume, and industry in one run. |
| **Flat output** | Every supplier lands as a single row in CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. |
| **Scalable** | Collect up to a million suppliers per run. |

### How it compares

This Actor focuses on supplier and company profile search with location, recency, and volume filters. The competitors below also scrape ImportYeti but emphasize different data slices.

| Feature | ParseForge | ImportYeti Scraper - US Import Records & Supplier Data | US Customs Records & Import Trade Data - ImportYeti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier profile search | Yes, with location, recency, and volume filters | Yes | Not listed |
| Detailed shipment records | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Bill of lading numbers | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| HS code rollups | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Location filter | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Most recent shipment filter | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a search query, and optionally narrow results by location, most recent shipment, minimum total shipments, or industry ID. Filters run as each result is read so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "q": "game",
 "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
 "q": "game",
 "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Pricing

Pay-per-result: **$0.035 per result** collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $3.50 |
| 1,000 results | $35.00 |
| 10,000 results | $350.00 |

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [ImportYeti Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/importyeti-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to ImportYeti through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/importyeti-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Your search query or filters may be too restrictive. Try a broader keyword, remove the location filter, or lower the minimum shipment count.

**The run stops before reaching my maxItems.**

ImportYeti may not have more results for your query. Try a different search term or relax your filters to widen the pool.

**Some supplier fields are empty in the output.**

ImportYeti search cards show a summary. If a field is missing on the site, it will be empty in your dataset.

**The Actor is running slowly.**

Large maxItems values take time. Reduce the count or narrow your filters to speed up the run.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need an ImportYeti account or API key? | No. The Actor reads the public search pages that are accessible without a login. |
| What data does each result row contain? | Each row includes the supplier name, location, total shipments, most recent shipment date, and other profile fields visible on ImportYeti search result cards. |
| Can I search by HS code? | The search query field accepts any text. Enter an HS code or product description to find suppliers associated with that commodity. |
| How do I filter by country? | Use the 'Country or location' input. You can enter a country name, state, or city like 'china', 'california', or 'shenzhen'. |
| What does 'Most Recent Shipment' filter do? | It keeps only suppliers whose latest shipment falls within the timeframe you specify, such as '6mo' for six months or '1y' for one year. |
| How many suppliers can I collect in one run? | You can set the maximum up to 1,000,000. The Actor will stop when it reaches that count or exhausts the search results. |
| Can I get the full shipment history for a supplier? | This Actor returns the supplier profile summary from the search listing. For detailed shipment records, pair it with a bill-of-lading scraper. |
| What export formats are supported? | Your dataset can be downloaded as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML from the Apify run tab. |
| Is this legal? | The Actor accesses publicly available data. You are responsible for complying with ImportYeti's terms of service and applicable laws. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ImportYeti. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

# Actor input Schema

## `q` (type: `string`):

Search term to find suppliers or companies

## `type` (type: `string`):

Filter by supplier or company type

## `location` (type: `string`):

Filter by location (e.g., 'new york', 'california')

## `mostrecentshipment` (type: `string`):

Filter by most recent shipment timeframe (e.g., '6mo', '1y', '2y')

## `shipmentstotal` (type: `integer`):

Filter by minimum total shipments

## `industry` (type: `integer`):

Filter by industry ID

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

How many suppliers to collect per run.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "q": "game",
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset with all scraped supplier and company data

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Overview view of suppliers and companies with key fields displayed in a table format

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "q": "game",
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/importyeti-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "q": "game",
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/importyeti-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "q": "game",
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/importyeti-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/importyeti-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/swLDk4QqugKTxAunl/builds/I7XewN6iEykjxFwPF/openapi.json