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Find 2,247 Black Tea Buying Leads, RFQs from 2,232 Buyers & Importers in United States
Want to sell Black Tea in the United States? Suppliers and exporters can find buyers on Freshdi and quote them directly.
Exporters can reach 2,232 buyers in the United States looking for Black Tea on Freshdi, as of November 2026. The Black Tea requests in the United States name destination ports such as Savannah (Georgia) and Charleston (United States).
Selling Black Tea in the United States at a Glance
Selling Black Tea in the United States? Here is the demand on Freshdi at a glance.
- Black Tea buyer requests2,247
- Verified buyers1
- Latest buying requestNov 13, 2026
How to Sell Black Tea in the United States
What are Black Tea buyers in the US looking for?
- Popular grades among buyers include PF1, PD, BT1
- Typical order sizes run from 1 MT to 26 MT
How busy is the market to sell Black Tea in the US?
- 8 Black Tea buying requests posted in the last 30 days
- 1.1 supplier quotations per request on average
How to read a Black Tea buying request
- A Verified badge, which means Freshdi verified the Black Tea buyer's email, phone number or company documents
- Confirmed Black Tea buying requests from buyers who are still actively sourcing, and Hot Buyer tags for Verified Buyers who are actively looking to buy
- Order quantity, Incoterm, destination port and payment term the Black Tea buyer states
- The quotations already sent on each Black Tea request
To sell Black Tea, pick the buying requests from the US that fit your offer and quote the buyers on Freshdi.
Based on Black Tea buying requests posted on Freshdi, as of Nov 13, 2026.
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How are Black Tea offers priced, and what is the MOQ?
Across Tea on Freshdi, offers are typically priced at $80–$240/ton FOB, a reference for Black Tea as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal | $80–$160/ton | FOB | |
| Black | $396–$760/ton | 1–5 tons | FOB |
| All offers | $80–$240/ton | 0.1–1 ton | FOB |
These figures are for Tea, not for Black Tea alone, so confirm prices with the suppliers you contact.
What trade and payment terms do Black Tea importers request?
Of the Black Tea requests on Freshdi that state their terms, the most common are FOB (13%) and CAD (7%), as of November 2026. They are followed by CFR (7%) and D/A (7%). With FOB, the seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 13% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 7% |
| CAD | Payment term | 7% |
| D/A | Payment term | 7% |
| T/T | Payment term | 7% |
Price, risk and paperwork move with the term, so confirm it in writing with each offer.
What do Black Tea buying requests usually state?
A typical Black Tea RFQ on Freshdi names grades such as PF1, PD, BT1; and order size such as 1 MT to 26 MT (November 2026 data). Buyers often add destination ports such as Savannah (Georgia), Charleston (United States), Newark (New Jersey); and trade terms such as FOB, CFR. Exporters who address each point in their quotation make a Black Tea offer easier to accept.
| What buyers specify | What they ask for |
|---|---|
| Grades | PF1, PD, BT1 |
| Order size | 1 MT to 26 MT |
| Destination ports | Savannah (Georgia), Charleston (United States), Newark (New Jersey) |
| Trade terms | FOB, CFR |
| Payment terms | CAD, D/A, T/T |
Quote the grade, quantity, origin and terms the buyer named, or say what you offer instead.
Which similar categories can Black Tea exporters browse?
Freshdi lists Black Tea under Tea & Tea Leaves, alongside 3 In 1 Tea Powder, Activated Tea Bags and African Black Tea.
| Category | Relation |
|---|---|
| Tea & Tea Leaves | Wider group |
| 3 In 1 Tea Powder | Nearby category |
| Activated Tea Bags | Nearby category |
| African Black Tea | Nearby category |
| Ahmad Apple Tea | Nearby category |
| Ahmad Black Tea | Nearby category |
| Ahmad Detox Tea | Nearby category |
| Ahmad Earl Grey Tea | Nearby category |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
What exporters ask about Black Tea buyers and demand
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |