Entering 2025, finding import-export clients quickly through traditional methods no longer seems effective. In the past, independent websites could easily attract orders, and posting products on Alibaba would bring in floods of customers. But now, things have become increasingly difficult. So, is there a way for import-export businesses to acquire clients faster while keeping costs low?

The answer lies in proactive client acquisition powered by trade data.

Compared to traditional passive methods, proactive client acquisition has very clear advantages—understanding customer needs first allows you to target them precisely. Whether in agrochemicals, machinery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food, or building materials, proactive client acquisition is an effective way to find global buyers using reliable trade data.

Main Approaches to Proactive Client Acquisition

You can use Google Maps, LinkedIn, Facebook, or trade data to actively search for clients. However, the fastest and most efficient way is through comprehensive trade data platforms.

For example, using the Tendata trade data platform is an excellent choice. Backed by trade records from 228+ countries, 5 billion corporate data points, 850 million+ business contacts, and specialized datasets for key regions such as Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, Central America land transport, maritime data across continents, and Belt & Road trade data, Tendata empowers import-export companies to acquire clients quickly.

850 Million+ Verified Business Contacts: Reach Key Decision-Makers Instantly

Tendata aggregates verified contact details for over 850 million global buyers and suppliers, including official websites, phone numbers, emails, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more. Each contact is tagged with job titles and importance levels, ensuring you can directly reach decision-makers—not just company inboxes.

Regional Trade Data Advantages

·Indonesia Trade Data: Highly accurate, complete, and detailed compared to other platforms—covering pricing, volume, buyers, and sellers with unmatched reliability.

·Mexico Trade Data: Extremely comprehensive, updated faster, and more accurate, particularly for importers/exporters.

·Canada Trade Data: Includes the most recent trade years, broader coverage, and more complete trade volumes.

·Vietnam Trade Data: Actively cleaned and verified, ensuring higher accuracy.

Bahrain, Qatar, and global shipping trade data: Rare datasets that few platforms can offer.

How to Use Tendata to Find Clients Quickly

Suppose you want to target a customer in Vietnam. By searching a company name in Tendata—for example, PT. PROFAB INDONESIA—you can instantly access detailed trade records, shipment trends, HS codes, and product lists. This allows you to determine whether it's a qualified prospect and then reach out directly using decision-maker contact information provided by Tendata.

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Another example: if PT. SUPRABAKTI MANDIRI is your competitor, you can use Tendata's trade data to identify its customer list. From there, you can study those clients and attempt to win them over as your own.

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Why Choose Tendata?

Tendata has invested heavily in trade data governance and accuracy, making its datasets far more precise and comprehensive than other platforms. This ensures that client acquisition is highly efficient, eliminating wasted effort. Over the past 20 years, Tendata has been trusted by more than 80,000 companies worldwide, proving its effectiveness in import-export client development.