What is the Jungle Scout Supplier Database?
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database is like a search engine for finding real manufacturers and suppliers, powered by official U.S. customs import data. Instead of trusting self-reported profiles, you’re looking at actual shipment records. That means you can spot legitimate suppliers with proven track records and skip the guesswork.
How It Works
You can search four ways, depending on what you know:
By ASIN: Drop in a competitor’s ASIN to see who makes their product. It’s a quick peek at their supply chain.
By product keyword: Have a product idea? Search keywords to surface suppliers that have shipped those types of goods before.
By company name: Enter a brand or competitor to reveal their suppliers and import history.
By supplier name: Already found a factory on Alibaba or elsewhere? Look them up to verify legitimacy, shipping volume, and who they sell to.
What You’ll See
Each supplier profile is packed with decision-ready details:
Total imports: How many shipments they’ve sent to the U.S.
Total customers: How many unique U.S. companies buy from them.
Top customers: Big-name buyers that can validate credibility and hint at your competition.
Top categories: The product types they most often ship.
Shipment history: A timeline showing activity over months and years, so you can spot consistency or seasonality.
Contact pointers: Quick links to help you find the company’s website and contact info.
Why Sellers Love It
You get verified data, faster supplier vetting, and fewer dead ends. In short, it helps you find serious manufacturers, not just good-looking listings.
Where Jungle Scout Supplier Database Data Comes From
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database is powered by publicly available U.S. customs import records. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), shipment data for ocean imports is accessible to the public. Jungle Scout indexes and analyzes those records so you can search them by product, ASIN, company, or supplier name.
Where the data comes from
FOIA access: U.S. agencies, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), release public records on ocean shipments. Companies like Jungle Scout can legally request and use these files.
Indexing and analysis: Jungle Scout ingests raw manifests and bills of lading, then cleans and maps the fields (shipper, consignee, dates, weights, descriptions) to make them searchable in practical ways.
Real shipment data: Because it’s based on official import records, you’re seeing verifiable shipping history and operational legitimacy, not self-reported claims.
Key data you’ll see from import records
Shipper: The manufacturer or supplier’s name and location.
Consignee: The U.S. brand or company receiving the goods (great for uncovering who competitors use).
Bill of lading details: Item descriptions used to match products to specific suppliers.
Shipping details: Dates, quantities, and weights that reveal volume and consistency.
Country of origin: Confirms where products are manufactured.
What’s not included or may be limited
Sensitive business info: Certain fields can be redacted for privacy or legal reasons.
Non-maritime shipments: Air and cross-border shipments aren’t covered by these ocean import records.
Older entries: Historical data may not reflect the most recent supplier activity, so always cross-check recency.
Who is the Supplier Database For and How Does It Help?
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database is built for e-commerce entrepreneurs — especially Amazon FBA sellers — who want faster, safer, more informed sourcing. It’s equally handy for private-label sellers, dropshippers, and small to mid-size brands that need reliable manufacturers. Bottom line: it simplifies sourcing, lowers risk, and gives you real competitive intel.
Who is the Supplier Database for?
New Amazon FBA sellers: A solid starting point to find reputable manufacturers and build your first supply chain with confidence.
Established private-label sellers: Verify new factories, compare options side by side, and keep tabs on competitors’ supply chains.
E-commerce brands and retailers: Do market research, benchmark your supply chain, and identify suppliers with consistent delivery records.
Dropshippers and wholesalers: Spot manufacturers and trading companies that already ship the products you sell.
How the database helps sellers
Reduces sourcing risk
Finds legitimate suppliers: Results are based on U.S. customs import records, so every supplier has verifiable shipment history to the U.S.
Shows credibility signals: See total imports and top customers to gauge experience and volume — like a data-driven “credit score” for factories.
Streamlines your workflow
All-in-one search: Skip the scattered platform hunt. Search suppliers right inside Jungle Scout.
Flexible starting points: Look up by ASIN, product keyword, company, or supplier name — whatever info you have, you can start there.
Supports non-China sourcing: Filter by country to diversify and reduce geopolitical or logistics risk.
Delivers competitive intelligence
Reveals competitors’ suppliers: Use ASIN or company search to see who’s making your competitors’ products.
Improves negotiation power: Knowing shared suppliers helps you negotiate pricing and confirm whether quotes are consistent across clients.
Keeps everything organized
Supplier Tracker integration: Save candidates, compare quotes, track samples, and manage communication in one place.
Professional purchase orders: Generate clean POs directly from Supplier Tracker to streamline ordering with manufacturers.
Jungle Scout Supplier Database Pricing
The Supplier Database isn’t sold on its own — it’s included with Jungle Scout subscriptions, and your access level depends on the plan. You can get the best deal by combining annual pricing with our exclusive discount.
Plan availability
Starter Plan: Entry-level access to the Supplier Database and Supplier Tracker, typically with limited usage (for example, around 30 searches per month).
Growth Accelerator Plan: Unlimited Supplier Database searches plus Supplier Tracker — a great value if you’re ready to scale.
Brand Owner + CI Plan: Unlimited access to the Supplier Database and Supplier Tracker, plus advanced features for established sellers and agencies.
Pricing overview
Jungle Scout offers monthly or annual billing, with solid savings on annual plans:
Starter: $49 per month, or $29 per month when billed annually
Growth Accelerator: $79 per month, or $49 per month when billed annually
Brand Owner + CI: $129 per month, or $84 per month when billed annually
How to access the database
You’ll need a subscription to Jungle Scout’s web app. The Supplier Database isn’t included with the standalone browser extension. Once subscribed, just head to your Jungle Scout dashboard to launch the Supplier Database.
Getting Started With Jungle Scout Supplier Database
Getting started with the Jungle Scout Supplier Database is simple. Use one of four search methods to find and vet manufacturers using real U.S. customs import data. That way you can verify who’s legit before you ever reach out.
Step 1: Access the Supplier Database
Make sure you have a Jungle Scout subscription (the browser extension alone won’t unlock this).
Log in to your Jungle Scout account.
In the left sidebar, click Find Suppliers (price tag icon).
Select Supplier Database.
Step 2: Choose your search method
Pick the route that matches what you already know:
ASIN search: Have a specific product in mind? Enter its ASIN to see which supplier the current seller uses. You can also do this from an Amazon product page with the Jungle Scout extension.
Product keyword: Type something like “silicone baking mat” to find suppliers who have shipped similar items to the U.S.
Company name: Enter a competitor’s brand or company to reveal their top suppliers and reverse-engineer their supply chain.
Supplier name: Already found a factory on Alibaba or elsewhere? Look them up to verify shipment volume and customers.
Step 3: Analyze supplier details
Click a supplier to open a data-rich profile. Key things to check:
Shipment history: Look for consistent, healthy volume and steady activity over time.
Top customers: Recognizable buyers are a credibility signal and hint at competition.
Top categories: Confirms what the factory specializes in.
Shipment details: Use View Shipments to see weights and descriptions to confirm they make your exact product type.
Country of origin: Filter for regions outside China if you want to diversify risk.
Step 4: Use Supplier Tracker to stay organized
Save any promising supplier directly to Supplier Tracker.
Create groups by product or niche.
Log quotes, samples, and contact details so you can compare side by side.
When you are ready, generate professional purchase orders right from the tracker.
Step 5: Contact suppliers
Click Search for Contact Info on the supplier profile to run a quick Google search for their website and email.
Reach out with a short intro, your spec sheet, request for quote, MOQs, target timelines, and ask about sample costs and lead times.
Basic Tips
Start wide, then narrow. Run a few ASIN and keyword searches to build a shortlist before deep diving.
Verify consistency. A supplier with steady shipments to multiple customers is usually a safer bet.
Cross-check details. Match shipment descriptions to your materials, certifications, and packaging needs.
Keep a paper trail. Store quotes, sample photos, and terms in Supplier Tracker so negotiations stay clear.
Using Jungle Scout Supplier Database For Competitor Analysis
Jungle Scout’s Supplier Database is a powerful competitive intelligence tool for Amazon sellers. By tapping into public U.S. import records, you can reverse-engineer a competitor’s supply chain, identify their manufacturers, verify potential partners, and gain real leverage in negotiations.
How to run competitor analysis
1) Identify competitors and products
Use the Jungle Scout Extension while browsing Amazon to surface top sellers and capture their ASINs. This focuses your research on the products that already win in your niche.
2) Reverse-engineer with ASIN or company name
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ASIN search: Paste a competitor’s ASIN into the Supplier Database to reveal who manufactures that product.
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Company search: Enter a competitor’s brand or company name to see their most frequently used suppliers.
3) Dive into supplier profiles
Open the supplier’s profile to extract decision-ready insights:
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Shipment history: Look for steady, high shipment volume to signal reliability and scale.
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Top categories: See what else they produce to confirm capabilities and spot nearby product opportunities.
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Customer footprint: Check which other U.S. brands buy from them to map competitors and market saturation.
4) Evaluate partners side by side
Drop candidates into Supplier Tracker and compare on:
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Reliability: Long, consistent shipping history and recurring customers.
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Scale: Shipment volume that can support your current needs and future growth.
5) Turn insights into an edge
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Identify vetted partners: Approach factories with proof they already serve successful brands.
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Negotiate better terms: If a competitor uses the same factory, use that intel to push on price, MOQs, and lead times.
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Find stronger alternatives: If a supplier looks inconsistent or overpriced, pivot to a better performer and undercut the competition.
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Benchmark quality: A competitor’s supplier is a strong proxy for the quality level you can expect.
Tips
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Start with a few top ASINs to triangulate overlapping suppliers.
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Prioritize recency: recent, frequent shipments beat old one-offs.
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Screenshot or export key details into Supplier Tracker so your team can compare quotes, samples, and timelines at a glance.
Using Jungle Scout Supplier Database For Product and Niche Discovery
While it’s best known for sourcing, Jungle Scout’s Supplier Database can also double as a product and niche discovery engine. By tapping real shipment data, you can spot products, variations, and trends that are already being manufactured and sold — without relying only on Amazon sales data.
1) Reverse-engineer ideas from proven suppliers
Start with the factory, not the product: Use ASIN or Company search to find the manufacturer behind a top brand.
Explore their portfolio: Open the supplier profile to review shipment history and Top Categories.
Surface related winners: If that factory also ships a less competitive, related product, you’ve got a validated new idea.
2) Catch trends and seasonality early
Watch the shipment graph: Rising frequency and volume can foreshadow demand before it shows up on Amazon.
Spot seasonal spikes: Holiday decor, summer gear, and other seasonal items often reveal themselves through repeating shipment patterns.
Find emerging products: An uptick for, say, a new fitness gadget could signal a wave you can ride.
3) Unearth niche variations and smart bundles
Start broad, go specific: Search a category like “dog toys,” then read the manifest descriptions.
Mine the details: Phrases like “durable chew toys for large dogs” or “rope toys for aggressive chewers” reveal sub-niches worth targeting.
Bundle strategically: If a supplier ships camping tents and waterproof tarps, consider a bundle that solves a fuller use case.
4) Explore products outside China
Filter by country of origin: Exclude China to diversify and potentially dodge tariffs.
Scout new hubs: Vietnam, India, Mexico, and others may offer less saturated categories or cost advantages.
5) Find gaps in fragmented markets
Search broad terms: Try “stainless steel water bottles,” then drill into supplier profiles.
Look for diversified customer lists: A factory with strong volume spread across many small buyers (vs just one or two giants) often points to a healthy, winnable niche.
Tips
Validate with recency: prioritize suppliers with frequent, recent shipments.
Cross-check manifests: make sure descriptions match your materials, specs, and certifications.
Save everything to Supplier Tracker: compare quotes, samples, and lead times side-by-side before you commit.
Using Jungle Scout Supplier Database For Strategic Sourcing and Verification
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database is a powerful tool for strategic sourcing and verification because it uses verified U.S. customs import data instead of self-reported supplier profiles. By checking a manufacturer’s real shipping history, you cut risk, boost confidence, and gain negotiation leverage.
Strategic verification and vetting
Verify suppliers found elsewhere
Search the supplier name: Plug a factory you found on Alibaba into Search by Supplier.
Check the records: Confirm their shipment history and address against what they told you.
Cross-reference customers: If they regularly ship to established brands, that’s a solid trust signal.
Evaluate credibility with shipping metrics
High shipment volume: Lots of U.S.-bound shipments over time suggests experience and legitimacy.
Consistent frequency: Regular, steady shipments beat sporadic one-offs for reliability.
Supplier Scorecard: Use the built-in scorecard to snapshot performance like on-time delivery and customer feedback.
Spot trading companies vs manufacturers
Customer diversity: A very long list of small, varied buyers can indicate a trading company.
Common Thread Test: If their top categories span unrelated products, you’re probably looking at a middleman, not a specialized factory.
Strategic sourcing and risk mitigation
Diversify your supply chain
Filter by country: Exclude specific regions to reduce tariff, logistics, or geopolitical risk.
Explore alternatives: Look for proven suppliers in Vietnam, India, Mexico, and other hubs with verifiable records.
Negotiate with leverage
Validate capability: If they supply a successful brand, you know they can hit your quality bar.
Push for better terms: Mentioning known relationships can help you secure sharper pricing, lower MOQs, or more favorable payment terms.
Monitor competition and product variations
Uncover similar products: Shipment details can reveal variants your competitor’s supplier already makes.
Find complements for bundles: If the same supplier makes complementary items, consider bundle-ready offers to lift AOV.
Maximizing Jungle Scout Supplier Database Value With Supplier Tracker
The Supplier Database helps you find legit manufacturers with verified U.S. import data. Pair it with Supplier Tracker and you’ll also organize, compare, and decide faster — all in one place.
1) Find and vet suppliers with the database
Diverse search options
ASIN: Enter a competitor’s ASIN to see who supplies their product.
Product keyword: Search by the item you want to sell.
Company name: Look up a brand and view their most-used suppliers.
Supplier name: Validate a factory you found elsewhere and check their shipment history and customers.
Data for verification
Shipment history: Look for steady, recent, and meaningful volume.
Top customers: Recognizable buyers are strong credibility signals.
Top categories: Confirms what the factory actually specializes in.
2) Organize and compare with Supplier Tracker
Save and group
Send promising suppliers straight from the database into Supplier Tracker.
Group by product, region, project phase, or whatever fits your workflow.
Track the details
Centralize contact info, conversations, next steps, and internal notes.
Quotes and samples
Log unit price, MOQs, lead times, payment terms, tooling, and shipping.
Track samples with photos, specs, test results, and quality notes.
Purchase orders
Generate professional POs directly from the tracker when you’re ready to order.
3) Turn insights into smarter decisions
Side-by-side clarity
Compare suppliers on price, lead time, capacity, quality, and reliability in one view.
Streamlined workflow
Move seamlessly from discovery (Database) to evaluation and execution (Tracker).
Lower risk, higher confidence
Verified shipment data + disciplined tracking = fewer surprises and stronger partnerships.
Tips
Prioritize recency: Recent, consistent shipments beat large but outdated history.
Standardize comparisons: Use the same fields for every quote and sample to make A vs B obvious.
Tag blockers early: Note red flags (slow replies, vague specs, missing certifications) so they don’t get lost.
Document everything: Store call notes, pricing revisions, and sample feedback in the tracker to keep negotiations tight.
Utilizing Jungle Scout Supplier Database With Other Jungle Scout Tools
To get the most from Jungle Scout’s Supplier Database, plug it into a simple end-to-end workflow with the rest of the suite. You’ll move seamlessly from idea to sourcing, with data backing each step.
Step 1: Find a product idea (Product Database + Opportunity Finder)
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Product Database: Set filters for price, monthly sales, and reviews to surface products that fit your profit targets. Dial in a target price point and demand range so you’re only seeing viable ideas.
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Opportunity Finder: Discover high-demand, low-competition niches based on Amazon search data. Use filters to validate that a niche is worth pursuing before you invest time in sourcing.
Step 2: Validate the market and keywords (Extension + Keyword Scout)
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Jungle Scout Extension: On Amazon search results and product pages, pull instant estimates for revenue, sales, price, and reviews. This helps you confirm that the niche can support your goals.
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Keyword Scout: Enter a seed keyword or a competitor’s ASIN to uncover the terms that drive traffic and conversions. Keep these keywords for your future listing and PPC plan.
Step 3: Find and vet suppliers (Supplier Database)
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Search by ASIN or keyword: Use a top competitor’s ASIN or your product keyword to surface vetted manufacturers with real U.S. import history.
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Analyze supplier profiles: Check shipment history (consistency and volume), top customers (credibility), and top categories (capabilities). This quickly separates serious factories from pretenders.
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Map competitor supply chains: Company or ASIN search can reveal exactly who your competitors use, giving you a shortlist of proven partners.
Step 4: Compare quotes and manage orders (Supplier Tracker)
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Add suppliers to Tracker: Save candidates directly from the database and group them by product or project.
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Manage quotes and samples: Record unit costs, MOQs, lead times, terms, plus sample notes and photos. Compare side-by-side so your best option is obvious.
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Generate purchase orders: When you’re ready, create professional POs right in the Tracker to keep everything organized.
Example workflow: “marshmallow sticks”
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Product idea: You filter the Product Database for low reviews + strong demand and find “marshmallow roasting sticks.”
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Market validation: On Amazon, the Extension confirms healthy revenue and manageable competition. In Keyword Scout, you capture high-intent terms like “extendable roasting stick” and “s’mores skewers.”
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Supplier search: You plug a top seller’s ASIN into the Supplier Database and identify their manufacturer, then add a few more candidates from a keyword search.
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Supplier management: In Supplier Tracker, you log quotes and sample feedback from each factory, compare side-by-side, and issue a PO to the best fit.
Tips
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Prioritize recency: Favor suppliers with frequent, recent shipments over big but stale history.
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Standardize your quote sheet: Use the same fields (price, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, certification requirements) so comparisons are apples-to-apples.
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Stage-gate your outreach: Start with 5-8 suppliers, narrow to 2-3 after quotes/samples, then award the PO.
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Document everything: Keep emails, call notes, pricing revisions, and sample photos in the Tracker to streamline negotiations and reorders.
Jungle Scout Supplier Database Alternatives
Helium 10
How their supplier tools differ
Both Jungle Scout and Helium 10 are full suites for Amazon sellers. Each can help with sourcing and supplier research, but they approach supplier intel differently.
If you want to see how Helium 10 and Jungle Scout stack up read our Helium 10 VS Jungle Scout review.
Jungle Scout: Supplier Database highlights
Built on U.S. customs data
Uses verified ocean import records so you can see real shipment histories.Supplier verification
Shipment volume, frequency, and top customers help confirm legitimacy and experience.Competitor analysis
Search by ASIN or company to reverse-engineer who manufactures a competitor’s products.Smooth workflow
Pairs neatly with Product Database, Opportunity Finder, and Supplier Tracker for idea-to-order execution.
Helium 10: how it handles suppliers
Supplier Finder with Alibaba tie-in
Chrome extension helps surface suppliers on platforms like Alibaba.Broader toolset
Strong lineup for keyword research, listing optimization, PPC, and ops beyond sourcing.Learning curve
Powerful, but can feel heavier to learn than Jungle Scout’s simpler interface.Perceived data accuracy
Community feedback varies. Some sellers say Jungle Scout’s revenue estimates feel tighter, while Helium 10 may edge ahead on keyword research depth.
Key differencesÂ
Data source focus
Jungle Scout leans on verified U.S. import data for supplier vetting.
Helium 10 leans on marketplace integrations and discovery via Alibaba.Use case fit
Jungle Scout is great for validating real manufacturing activity and mapping competitor supply chains.
Helium 10 shines if you want an all-in-one toolkit for SEO, listings, and PPC with supplier discovery as a component.Onboarding
Jungle Scout tends to feel more plug-and-play for sourcing.
Helium 10 may take longer to master, but covers more ground once you do.
Which should you pick?
Choose Jungle Scout if:
You prioritize verified supplier histories, want easy competitor supply-chain insights, and prefer a simpler, sourcing-first workflow.Choose Helium 10 if:
You want a wider suite covering keywords, listings, PPC, and analytics, are comfortable with a steeper learning curve, and like the Alibaba integration.
NOTE: Many teams use both. Validate suppliers and competitors with Jungle Scout’s import data, then use Helium 10’s keyword and PPC tools to scale your listing and advertising.
AMZScout
Both Jungle Scout and AMZScout help you find suppliers, but they take very different routes. Jungle Scout leans on verified U.S. customs data for evidence-based vetting, while AMZScout mainly integrates with Alibaba and similar sourcing platforms.
Supplier-finding features at a glance
Data source:
Jungle Scout: U.S. customs import records with verified, real-world shipment history.
AMZScout: Alibaba and other sourcing platforms with self-reported profiles that require manual verification.
Supplier vetting:
Jungle Scout: Data-driven verification showing total shipments, top customers, and volume to validate legitimacy.
AMZScout: Manual verification by reviewing ratings, reviews, and activity on Alibaba.
Competitor analysis:
Jungle Scout: Reverse-engineer supply chains by ASIN or company to identify actual manufacturers.
AMZScout: Find similar products on Alibaba, but you cannot reliably confirm the exact supplier.
Sourcing options:
Jungle Scout: Focused on private-label manufacturers, with country filters for non-China sourcing.
AMZScout: Supports private label, wholesale, arbitrage, and dropshipping with Alibaba integration.
Workflow:
Jungle Scout: Seamless handoff to Supplier Tracker to save suppliers, compare quotes, and manage orders.
AMZScout: Primarily via browser extension linking to Alibaba; organization is manual.
Pricing:
Jungle Scout: Included in Jungle Scout subscriptions (not the extension-only option). Annual plans are more cost-effective.
AMZScout: Access via Seller’s Bundle with a lifetime plan option; generally more affordable.
Choosing between Jungle Scout and AMZScout
Pick Jungle Scout if:
- You prioritize data-driven supplier verification to lower risk.
- You want to map competitor supply chains for an advantage.
- You focus on private label and want a cohesive, research-to-order workflow.
Pick AMZScout if:
- You are on a tighter budget or just getting started.
- You work across models like dropshipping, arbitrage, or wholesale.
- You are comfortable relying on Alibaba vetting and a simpler, lighter interface.
Jungle Scout Supplier Database FAQ
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database gives Amazon sellers and e-commerce teams access to verified global suppliers and their real shipment data. Unlike directories with self-reported profiles, it relies on US customs import records so you can find and vet reliable manufacturers based on actual shipping history.
How it helps e-commerce sellers
Find and verify suppliers: Search manufacturers for a specific product, validate factories you found elsewhere, or discover new options.
Reverse-engineer competitors: Look up a brand name or an ASIN to see which suppliers your competitors use.
Analyze supplier history: Review shipments, customer counts, and product categories to gauge reliability and capacity.
Organize your sourcing: Use Supplier Tracker to manage quotes, samples, and communication in one place.
How the database works
Search suppliers four ways:
Product: Enter a keyword like “backpack” to find manufacturers of that item.
Company: Enter a competitor’s brand to see who supplies them.
Supplier: Search a factory by name to view shipment history and top customers.
ASIN: Paste an Amazon product’s ASIN to identify its supplier directly.
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database pulls data directly from U.S. customs import records. That means you see verified, real-world shipment history instead of unverified, self-reported supplier profiles.
How customs data makes the database reliable
Verified shipments: Official customs documents confirm a supplier is consistently shipping to the U.S., proving operational legitimacy.
Historical context: Records go back to 2014 and update monthly, so you can track activity, volume, and customer base over time.
Supplier transparency: Unlike editable directories, customs data gives an unbiased, third-party view of actual performance.
Why this helps sellers
Find and vet suppliers: Evaluate partners based on a real track record.
Reverse-engineer competitors: Search a company name or ASIN to see which suppliers they use.
Compare head-to-head: Use verifiable metrics like shipment history and customer footprint.
Source beyond China: Filter by country to find manufacturers in other regions.
The Jungle Scout Supplier Tracker helps you manage and organize your sourcing after you find and vet manufacturers in the Supplier Database. It becomes your central hub for communication, quotes, samples, and purchase orders.
Key functions of Supplier Tracker
Save and organize suppliers: Add any supplier from the Supplier Database to your tracker and group them by product idea, market, or status.
Compare quotes: Record multiple quotes with unit cost, MOQs, lead times, and terms so you can compare options side by side.
Manage samples: Attach notes and images for each sample to evaluate quality and keep feedback in one place.
Create and save purchase orders: Generate professional POs and download them as PDFs when you are ready to order.
Store communication and notes: Keep conversation summaries, requirements, and next steps together for each supplier or sample.
Access supplier info: View core data from the Supplier Database, including shipment history and customs details, without leaving the tracker.
How it benefits Amazon sellers
Single source of truth: Replace scattered emails and spreadsheets with one organized workspace.
Cleaner comparisons: Quotes, samples, and terms are standardized, making decisions faster and clearer.
Fewer mistakes: Centralized notes and documents reduce mixups during negotiations and ordering.
The core difference is the data. Jungle Scout relies on verified U.S. customs import records, while Alibaba relies on supplier-submitted profiles with Alibaba’s own verification layers.
Data source and verification
Data source
Jungle Scout: U.S. customs import records showing real shipment history into the U.S.
Alibaba: Self-reported supplier profiles on Alibaba. “Gold” and “Verified” statuses exist, but the core data comes from the supplier.
Verification
Jungle Scout: Third-party customs data effectively auto-vets suppliers and is hard to manipulate.
Alibaba: Verification is based on applications and third-party checks for Verified status, but bad actors can still slip through.
Transparency
Jungle Scout: High transparency via shipment histories, customer lists, and shipping volumes.
Alibaba: Transparency varies. Buyers often need deeper due diligence and third-party inspections.
Use case and features
Primary use case
Jungle Scout: Built for Amazon sellers and e-commerce teams to find and vet reliable manufacturers.
Alibaba: Broad B2B marketplace for bulk product sourcing across many categories.
Search functionality
Jungle Scout: Search by product keyword, company name, or a specific Amazon ASIN.
Alibaba: Search by product keyword. No direct way to research a competitor’s supplier via ASIN or company.
Competitor analysis
Jungle Scout: Enter a company or ASIN to reverse-engineer their manufacturer.
Alibaba: No built-in competitor analysis.
Supplier management
Jungle Scout: Integrated Supplier Tracker to organize suppliers, quotes, samples, communication, and POs.
Alibaba: Has Trade Assurance and payment protections, but no advanced project management for your sourcing workflow.
Sourcing process
Best used for
Jungle Scout: Validating suppliers found elsewhere, mapping competitor supply chains, and finding verified non-China manufacturers.
Alibaba: Discovering products and suppliers at scale, especially when you are starting out and want a broad view.
Complementary use
Many sellers use both: start on Alibaba to explore ideas and meet suppliers, then verify legitimacy and track record in Jungle Scout using customs data.
No, you cannot use the Jungle Scout Supplier Database for free. It’s a premium feature included with paid subscriptions to Jungle Scout’s web app.
Ways to try it on a limited basis
7-day money-back guarantee: There’s no free trial, but standard plans come with a 7-day refund window. You can explore the database, and if you cancel within 7 days, you can request a full refund.
Paid subscription tiers: The Supplier Database is included with most plans, but typically not with the basic Starter plan. You need a web-app subscription; the browser extension alone does not include this feature.
Limited extension searches: The browser extension has a free version with strict limits and may surface a small number of searches that route you to the Supplier Database. For serious sourcing, you’ll need a full subscription.
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database is included with the Growth Accelerator and Brand Owner + Competitive Intelligence plans. The Starter plan allows a limited number of searches. For unlimited access, you’ll need one of the higher tier plans.
Plan details for the Supplier Database
Supplier Database searches
Starter: 30 searches per month
Growth Accelerator: Unlimited searches
Brand Owner + CI: Unlimited searches
Supplier Tracker
Starter: Not included
Growth Accelerator: Included
Brand Owner + CI: Included
Users
Starter: 1 seat
Growth Accelerator: Additional seats available at extra cost
Brand Owner + CI: 10 seats included
How to use the plans
For beginners: Starter gives you a taste with limited searches, but it may not be enough for serious sourcing.
For established sellers: Growth Accelerator is the most popular choice. It adds unlimited Supplier Database access plus Supplier Tracker for managing quotes, samples, and communication.
For large businesses: Brand Owner + CI offers full access, more seats, and deeper competitive insights suited to teams and enterprises.
You cannot access the full Jungle Scout Supplier Database with the Chrome extension alone. The database lives in Jungle Scout’s web app and requires a paid subscription.
How they work together
Web app (full access):
Log in to your Jungle Scout account in a browser to use the complete Supplier Database. Search by product keyword, company name, ASIN, or supplier name and vet manufacturers using U.S. customs data.Chrome extension (limited access):
While viewing products on Amazon, click the extension’s “Find supplier for this product” to jump into the web app with the ASIN pre-filled. Entry level plans get a limited number of these searches each month.
You need an active subscription to Jungle Scout’s web app to use the Supplier Database.
Step-by-step access
Log in to your Jungle Scout account in a web browser.
From the left sidebar, click Suppliers (price tag icon).
Choose Supplier Database.
Pick a search method:
Search by Product: Enter a keyword like “marshmallow sticks” to find manufacturers.
Search by Company: Enter a competitor’s brand to see their supplier.
Search by ASIN: Paste the Amazon ASIN to identify the exact supplier for that product.
Search by Supplier: Look up a factory by name to view shipment history.
Using the Chrome extension as a shortcut
On an Amazon product page, click the Jungle Scout extension icon.
In the panel, click Find supplier for this product. The web app opens the Supplier Database with the ASIN pre-filled.
Note: The Starter plan has limited Supplier Database searches. Unlimited searches and the Supplier Tracker require a higher-tier plan.
The Jungle Scout Supplier Database is highly accurate for sourcing because it uses official U.S. customs import records. Unlike directories with self-reported profiles, Jungle Scout relies on third-party data to verify a manufacturer’s legitimacy and shipment history.
Why the data is reliable
Verification: Cross-referenced U.S. customs data confirms a supplier’s operational legitimacy and provides a verifiable shipment track record.
Historical context: Records go back to 2014 and update regularly, so you can analyze performance, shipping volume, and customer base over time.
Transparency: Because the data comes from independent customs records, suppliers cannot manipulate profiles. You get an unbiased view of potential partners.
Important limitations
U.S. imports only: The database focuses on shipments entering the United States. Suppliers that do not ship to the U.S. may not appear.
No pricing or MOQ data: Minimum order quantities and pricing are not included. You must request these directly from the supplier.
Brand name variations: Competitor searches may require the legal entity name, not just the brand name. If nothing appears, try the parent company name.
How to use the data effectively
Verify suppliers from other channels: Use the database to validate factories you found on platforms like Alibaba.
Compare track records: Prioritize suppliers with consistent, recent shipments and multiple repeat customers.
Follow up directly: Use email or calls to confirm product details, pricing, MOQs, lead times, certifications, and terms before placing an order.
