Export Portal

What Export Portal does

Export Portal is a privately held B2B international trade marketplace headquartered in Los Angeles, California, operated by founder and CEO Ally Spinu. The platform connects Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across buying, selling, manufacturing, and freight forwarding roles, with registered users spanning roughly 28 countries and the interface offered in 16 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, and Portuguese.

The platform is built on a proprietary private blockchain that powers smart contracts, secure transaction records, and a verified-user system. Core modules include the Buyer Portal, Seller Portal, Manufacturer Portal, and a B2B Freight Forwarder Network. Trust infrastructure is layered with an escrow payment system (funds held by a licensed financial institution until delivery verification), KYC-based seller verification (Business License, Passport/ID, Tax ID, Bank Statement), real-time chat, logistics tracking via integrations with FedEx, UPS, USPS, GLS, and LSO, and a Trade Passport digital identity feature. Additional supporting tools include Export Portal University (educational content), bulk item upload, and the EP+ Expert Panel / Country Ambassador program.

The business model is a freemium marketplace: basic registration is free, while paid Certified Seller status is offered at $50/month or $550/year and unlocks a verified badge, enhanced visibility, promotional "Feature and Highlight Items" add-ons, and complimentary EXIMA (Export Import Association) membership. Revenue also derives from transaction fees on completed trades and paid advertising. The company employs 11–50 people, has not disclosed external funding rounds or institutional ownership, and continues to release product features incrementally through 2024 while expanding its geographic footprint through Country Ambassador programs and participation in international trade forums (ICITE Lisbon, APTFF India).

Name

Export Portal

Legal name

ExportPortal.com

Website

https://exportportal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Export Portal is a privately held B2B international trade marketplace headquartered in Los Angeles, California, that connects SMEs across buyers, sellers, manufacturers, and freight forwarders globally through a proprietary blockchain-backed platform with escrow, verified sellers, and freight integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B International Trade Marketplace

NAICS

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (42512), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Agent/Partner Booking Portals (Extranet) (THALADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trade & Invoice Payments (Cross-Border B2B) (FSAMAIAL)

Keywords

• B2B trade marketplace
• International import export
• Blockchain escrow payments
• Freight forwarding network
• Global trade platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certified Seller Subscription: Paid monthly or annual subscription for sellers seeking certified status, providing verified seller badge, enhanced visibility, free EXIMA membership, and access to promotional features like Feature and Highlight Items options.
2. Platform Commission/Transaction Fees: Revenue generated from facilitating B2B transactions between buyers and sellers on the marketplace, including payment processing and freight coordination services.
3. Paid Advertising/Promotion: Premium promotional options for certified sellers and manufacturers including Feature and Highlight Items to boost sales visibility.
4. Freemium Model - Basic Access: Basic registration and marketplace access is free, with revenue generated from converting free users to paid premium tiers and transaction fees on completed trades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Export Portal operates a global B2B online marketplace that connects verified buyers, sellers, manufacturers, and freight forwarders for cross-border trade. The platform uses proprietary blockchain technology to secure transactions, with an integrated escrow payment system that holds funds until delivery verification. Core functionality includes product listings, bulk item upload, real-time chat, multi-language support, and a dedicated freight forwarder network for logistics coordination.

Product overview

Export Portal is a digital B2B marketplace operating as a comprehensive international trade hub for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The core offering consists of the Export Portal Platform powered by proprietary blockchain technology and smart contracts for secure, transparent transactions. The platform comprises interconnected modules: the core Buyer and Seller Portals for conducting international trade, a Manufacturer Portal for production businesses, and a Freight Forwarder Network for logistics coordination. Paid add-ons include the Certified Seller Program with enhanced verification and visibility, Feature and Highlight Items for promotional boost, Trade Passport for digital identity, and the Logistics Platform with tracking capabilities. Additional supporting services include Export Portal University (educational resources), Chat Feature (real-time communication), Escrow Payment System (buyer protection), and EXIMA Membership (trade association partnership). User support is provided through registration guides, profile completion guides, document upload guides, and bulk item upload functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EP+ (Expert Panel): A platform for Country Ambassadors to engage import/export professionals from various regions.

Products and services

• Export Portal Platform A digital B2B marketplace for international trade, providing a comprehensive platform for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to connect, trade, and conduct import/export transactions globally. Built on proprietary private blockchain technology with verified seller registration, escrow payment protection, real-time chat, multi-language support (16 languages), and multiple shipping term options (FCA, FOB, FCL, LCL).
• Freight Forwarder Network A dedicated B2B freight forwarding network connecting freight forwarders with global sellers and buyers for international shipping coordination. Freight forwarders register separately via epl.exportportal.com, access shipping leads, bid on shipments, and coordinate logistics through blockchain-secured shipping coordination and direct buyer/seller communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 availability for customer support and transaction assistance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• EXIMA (Export Import Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEXIMA works with Export Portal to provide users with access to another resource for international trade information. EXIMA educates, assists, and protects Buyers and Sellers through international trade transactions. The association was created for importers and exporters by importers and exporters. Export Portal offers free EXIMA membership to Certified Sellers.
• PayPalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayPal digital wallet integration enables secure payment processing for transactions on the Export Portal platform.
• FedExsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFedEx shipment tracking integration allows users to monitor package delivery progress through Export Portal's logistics platform.
• UPS (United Parcel Service)supportingTechnology or IntegrationUPS tracking integration for shipment monitoring and logistics coordination on the Export Portal platform.
• USPS (United States Postal Service)supportingTechnology or IntegrationUSPS package tracking integration for shipment monitoring within the Export Portal logistics system.
• GLS (Parcel & Freight Delivery Service)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGLS parcel and freight delivery service integration for international shipping coordination.
• LSO (Overnight Delivery & Shipping)supportingTechnology or IntegrationLSO overnight delivery and shipping integration for expedited shipment services.
• Wire/Bank TransfersupportingTechnology or IntegrationBank wire transfer capability for international financial transactions on the platform.
• Exports NewssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerExport Portal partnered with Exports News, an international business and trade news website, to provide users with additional trade-related information and content. Exports News also publishes Freight Forwarders' World Magazine.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba: Alibaba.com is the dominant global B2B cross-border marketplace with hundreds of millions of listed products and millions of verified suppliers across virtually every product category. It competes directly with Export Portal for international SME buyers and sellers but operates at vastly larger scale and includes Trade Assurance escrow — a direct analog to Export Portal's buyer protection system.
• HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council): HKTDC operates hktdc.com, a B2B sourcing marketplace backed by the Hong Kong government that connects global buyers with Asian suppliers and complements a major physical trade-show ecosystem. It overlaps with Export Portal's international trade hub positioning and competes for the same Asia-exporting SME seller segment, but with substantially greater institutional backing and event infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Global Sources: Global Sources is a Hong Kong-based B2B sourcing marketplace connecting international buyers with Asian manufacturers and exporters, with a strong focus on verified suppliers and trade shows. It is a directly comparable competitor in the cross-border wholesale trade space with overlapping buyer/seller personas and similar paid verification/subscription monetization.
• Made-in-China: Made-in-China is a B2B marketplace focused on connecting global buyers with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers, with verified supplier tiers and product listing capabilities. It directly competes with Export Portal's China-corridor offering and operates a similar generalist B2B model with freemium and premium membership options.
• TradeKey: TradeKey is a Pakistan-headquartered global B2B marketplace serving importers and exporters across multiple product categories with verified memberships and lead-generation tools. It is a direct peer in the cross-border B2B generalist marketplace category, with comparable SME buyer/seller focus and similar freemium + premium subscription pricing structure.
• EC21: EC21 is a South Korea-based global B2B marketplace connecting buyers with suppliers across diverse product categories, with premium supplier memberships and trade lead features. It is a direct peer in generalist cross-border B2B trade, serving the same SME buyer and seller segments with comparable subscription-based monetization.
• DHgate: DHgate is a China-based cross-border B2B and B2C marketplace enabling international buyers to source directly from Chinese wholesalers, with escrow payment protection and verified seller programs. It directly competes with Export Portal on the China-to-world export corridor and offers a comparable trust-and-escrow feature set aimed at small importers.
• ECVV: ECVV is a China-based B2B marketplace with verified supplier memberships, escrow services, and a global buyer base, focused on cross-border sourcing of industrial and consumer goods. It is a direct peer competing for the same international SME buyer segment with comparable paid verification tiering and trust infrastructure features.

Regional players

• IndiaMART: IndiaMART is India's largest B2B marketplace connecting buyers with Indian manufacturers and suppliers, with verified supplier tiers and lead-generation tools. While primarily India-focused, it overlaps with Export Portal's seller base in India and competes for international buyer attention on Indian-origin goods.
• ThomasNet: ThomasNet is a North America-focused B2B sourcing platform for industrial suppliers and manufacturers, primarily serving U.S. and Canadian buyers. While regionally focused on industrial rather than cross-border trade, it overlaps with Export Portal's Manufacturer Portal value proposition of connecting industrial buyers with verified production suppliers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exportportal
• Facebookfacebook.com/ExportPortal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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