The US imports $200B+ in food and beverage annually — from seafood and specialty foods to beverages and ingredients. Track active importers using public CBP manifest data.
Food and beverage is one of the highest-margin freight categories for reefer specialists. Manifest data identifies active importers receiving temperature-controlled shipments at US ports.
Find importers bringing in specialty food categories you distribute — gourmet, organic, ethnic foods, wines, spirits. Track volume trends and identify growth importers before they're on any list.
Seafood is the most-tracked food import category. Find active seafood importers, track which processors are bringing in product from specific countries, and identify cold storage needs.
Representative records from US CBP public manifest filings
| Shipper | Product | Port | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOWI ASA (MARINE HARVEST) | ATLANTIC SALMON FRESH | Boston | 8,400 KG |
| CONCHA Y TORO SA | WINE AND SPIRITS | New York | 28,200 KG |
| DOLE FOOD COMPANY | FRESH PINEAPPLE | Philadelphia | 45,600 KG |
| NESTLE SA SWITZERLAND | FOOD PREPARATIONS | Los Angeles | 19,700 KG |
"seafood" or "fish" imports from Norway, Chile, Vietnam"wine" or "spirits" imports through East Coast ports"coffee" or "tea" imports from Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia"organic" food imports from Mexico and Central AmericaSpecialty food importers serving NYC, LA, Chicago distributionTemperature-controlled food imports are among the highest-paying freight categories. Manifest data surfaces active importers receiving reefer shipments at major US ports — most of whom need reliable broker relationships.
Food imports follow agricultural seasons. Citrus from South America peaks in Northern Hemisphere winter. Seafood from Alaska follows salmon runs. Understanding these patterns helps you build capacity at the right time.
Functional foods, adaptogens, specialty beverages — new import categories show up in manifest data as product descriptions. Track which categories are growing 20-30% year-over-year and position yourself in those lanes.
Our database focuses on ocean freight manifest data from CBP. Truck and rail imports from Mexico and Canada follow different data pathways. For comprehensive coverage, this works best for ocean-origin food shipments.
Yes — search by product type (seafood, fresh produce, dairy) and those will predominantly be reefer-shipped. You can also look for importers consigning to cold storage facilities.
CBP manifest records require product descriptions. Food descriptions range from general ("food preparations") to specific ("frozen Atlantic salmon fillets"). The specificity varies by importer, but category-level searching is very reliable.
Yes — "organic" frequently appears in product descriptions for certified organic importers. Specialty categories like wine, spirits, and premium seafood are also highly searchable by product type.
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