Volza takes something most people don't realize is available — customs and bill-of-lading records from around the world — and turns it into a searchable database of who ships what to whom. Across 203 countries, you can find suppliers, identify buyers, and watch competitors' shipments move. For sourcing teams, exporters, and anyone doing B2B lead generation in physical goods, that's a powerful and underused data source.
The two things to get right before buying are the pricing model, which is points-based and can burn faster than you expect, and the data quality, which varies by country. Here's the honest read.
Bottom line: A deep, genuinely useful trade-intelligence database — as long as you understand the points system and treat coverage as strong-but-uneven by country.
Best for: Importers, exporters, sourcing teams, and B2B sellers targeting companies that move physical goods.
Price: Annual subscriptions from ~$1,500/yr, points-based; 7-day full trial.
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What Volza is for
Three practical jobs. Finding suppliers: search by product or HS code and see which factories actually ship it, with volumes and shipment histories, so you're evaluating real exporters rather than directory listings. Finding buyers: flip the same data to see which companies import a product, turning customs records into a B2B prospect list. Competitor intelligence: track a rival's shipments to learn who they source from, how much they import, and when their sourcing shifts — the kind of signal a bill of lading quietly reveals about any importer.
Compared with wading through B2B directories or trade shows, Volza's advantage is that it's built on transactions that actually happened. A supplier with a long shipment history to buyers like you is a very different prospect from a name in a directory.
How the pricing works — read this part
Volza runs on annual subscriptions with a points (credits) system, starting around $1,500/year for global access across 90-plus countries plus mirror data for more. Points are consumed when you download shipment records, and the cost per record varies by country — one point per US or India shipment, but as many as ten points for harder-to-source markets like Guatemala. Plans split into Small Business and Enterprise tiers based on how many records you need.
The thing to internalize: your effective cost is per-record, not flat. If you're pulling large volumes across many HS codes and expensive countries, points evaporate and you'll be pushed toward the Enterprise tier. Map your actual research needs to the points allotment before committing, and use the 7-day full-featured trial (PayPal or Paddle) to gauge your real burn rate.
Pros
- Massive coverage — 203 countries of trade data
- Find both suppliers and buyers from real shipment records
- Strong competitor-sourcing intelligence
- Transparent entry price with a full 7-day trial
- Built on actual transactions, not directory listings
Cons
- Points-based model can be consumed quickly
- Point cost per record varies sharply by country
- Data timeliness and completeness vary by market
- Learning curve to search and interpret effectively
- Niche B2B tool with little use outside trade / sourcing
Is Volza worth it?
For a company that sources or sells physical goods internationally, Volza can pay for itself with a single better supplier or a single qualified buyer list — the data is real and the coverage is broad. Just go in clear-eyed about the points economics and the country-by-country data gaps. If sourcing is your goal, read it alongside our guide to finding overseas suppliers so you know how to vet a factory once Volza surfaces it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volza used for?
Volza is a global import-export trade intelligence platform. Businesses use it to find verified suppliers, identify potential buyers, and track competitors' shipments using customs and bill-of-lading data from 203 countries. It's most common among importers, exporters, sourcing teams, and B2B sellers of physical goods.
How much does Volza cost?
Volza uses annual subscriptions with a points-based model, starting around $1,500 per year for global access across 90-plus countries plus mirror data. Points are spent when you download shipment records, and the cost per record varies by country. Higher-volume needs move you into the Enterprise tier. A 7-day full-featured trial is available.
Is Volza data accurate?
Volza's data comes from official customs and bill-of-lading filings, so the underlying records are real transactions. Accuracy and completeness are strongest for countries that publish detailed trade data, like the US and India, and weaker for markets with limited or delayed public records. Treat coverage as strong but uneven by country.
Can Volza find suppliers?
Yes. You can search by product or HS code to see which manufacturers actually export it, along with their shipment volumes and histories. Because it's based on real shipments rather than directory listings, Volza helps you evaluate suppliers by their track record, though you should still vet any factory directly before committing.