Exporters and importers database India: contacts and data
The two kinds of import-export database in India, the free government sources, and when a contact list of exporters or importers is what you need.
By Kavita Khatri · Published · Updated · 7 min read
In this article · 7 sections
- Two very different "import-export databases"
- Free government sources
- Who buys exporter and importer contact lists
- Exporters database and list
- By city
- By product
- Importers database
- Getting the most from the list
- Questions people ask
- Is exporters data the same as an exporters database?
- Can I get an importers database for one state or city?
Two very different "import-export databases"
When people in India search for an exporters or importers database, they usually want one of two things, and they come from different places:
- Trade (shipment) data: who shipped what, where, when and for how much: product, HS code, quantity, value, port and country. It is compiled from customs documents (shipping bills and bills of entry) and is used for market research, pricing and finding a competitor's buyers or suppliers.
- Contact lists: the exporters and importers themselves, with the company name, contact person, mobile number, email and address. It is used to sell services to them, or to source from them.
Starleads sells the second kind. If you need shipment records, the free government sources below are the place to start, and private trade-data companies sell detailed shipment data by subscription.
Free government sources
- TRADESTAT (Department of Commerce): India's Export Import Data Bank, with exports and imports by product and country. Aggregate figures, not company names.
- Niryat portal: trade dashboards by product, state and destination.
- DGFT: check a company's Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), one company at a time. Useful before a big deal.
- APEDA exporter directory: registered exporters of agricultural and processed food products.
- Export Promotion Councils: many councils publish member directories for their sector, such as engineering goods, textiles or chemicals.
Who buys exporter and importer contact lists
- Freight forwarders, customs brokers and shipping lines looking for shippers.
- Export packaging, inspection, testing and certification companies.
- Banks and fintechs offering trade finance, forex and export insurance.
- Export consultants, compliance and documentation services, and software sellers.
- Manufacturers looking for exporters to sell through, and buyers sourcing Indian products.
Exporters database and list
Our Exporters list has 1,75,373 exporters in 485 cities: 85% with an email address and 71% with a mobile number, with the product category for most. It is also sold for 19 states, 45 cities and by product. The biggest:
By city
- Mumbai 49,256 contacts · 82% email · 67% mobile ₹499
- Bengaluru 11,460 contacts · 80% email · 96% mobile ₹499
- Chennai 8,049 contacts · 86% email · 54% mobile ₹499
- Kolkata 6,301 contacts · 92% email · 69% mobile ₹499
- Pune 6,070 contacts · 89% email · 80% mobile ₹499
- Ahmedabad 5,520 contacts · 93% email · 95% mobile ₹499
- Gurugram 5,433 contacts · 93% email · 89% mobile ₹499
- Hyderabad 5,320 contacts · 89% email · 66% mobile ₹499
- Noida 4,665 contacts · 91% email · 85% mobile ₹499
- New Delhi 4,323 contacts · 85% email · 6% mobile ₹499
By product
- Paper Importers & Exporters 97,819 contacts · 97% email · 96% mobile ₹499
- Handicrafts 1,773 contacts · 89% email · 9% mobile ₹499
- Exporters 1,612 contacts · 49% email · 99% mobile ₹499
- Exporters – Garments 1,538 contacts · 30% email · 99% mobile ₹499
- Pharmaceutical Formulations 1,293 contacts · 87% email · 18% mobile ₹499
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment 1,035 contacts · 87% email · 22% mobile ₹499
- Valves 940 contacts · 86% email · 23% mobile ₹499
- Leather Garments & Clothing 928 contacts · 7% email · 100% mobile ₹499
- Garment Parts & Accessories – Multi Range 921 contacts · 11% email · 100% mobile ₹499
- Leather Products 791 contacts · 86% email · 9% mobile ₹499
- T-Shirts 730 contacts · 85% email · 11% mobile ₹499
- Sheet Metal Parts & Components 716 contacts · 88% email · 10% mobile ₹499
Importers database
Our Importers list has 1,08,764 importers in 267 cities: 95% with an email address and 90% with a mobile number. It is also sold for 18 states and 26 cities:
- Mumbai 30,695 contacts · 92% email · 88% mobile ₹499
- Bengaluru 6,758 contacts · 94% email · 96% mobile ₹499
- Chennai 4,866 contacts · 93% email · 83% mobile ₹499
- Pune 4,775 contacts · 96% email · 92% mobile ₹499
- Gurugram 4,767 contacts · 97% email · 97% mobile ₹499
- Kolkata 4,507 contacts · 96% email · 88% mobile ₹499
- Noida 3,832 contacts · 97% email · 96% mobile ₹499
- Ahmedabad 3,793 contacts · 96% email · 97% mobile ₹499
- Hyderabad 3,447 contacts · 96% email · 93% mobile ₹499
- Jaipur 1,575 contacts · 96% email · 92% mobile ₹499
Getting the most from the list
- Filter by the category column. "Exporters" covers garments, handicrafts, pharma, engineering goods and more. Keep only the products you serve.
- Lead with their trade. "We move garment shipments from Tiruppur to the EU every week" gets more replies than a general company profile.
- Email first for importers. Nearly every importer contact has an email; send a short, specific note, then call those who open it. The email list guide covers how to send without landing in spam.
- Verify before big deals. Check the IEC on the DGFT site and ask for GST and bank details, as you would with any new partner.
Questions people ask
Is exporters data the same as an exporters database?
People use both words for two things: shipment records (who exported what, where and for how much) and contact lists of exporters. This page explains both. Our lists are the contact kind, with 1,75,373 exporters and 1,08,764 importers.
Can I get an importers database for one state or city?
Yes. The importers list is sold for 18 states and 26 cities as well as all of India, and every list shows 60 real contacts before you buy, so you can check the trades in it first.