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Find 1,224 Steel Buying Leads, RFQs from 1,196 Buyers & Importers in United States
Reach Steel distributors and other buyers in the United States on Freshdi by quoting their requests directly.
Exporters can answer 1,224 Steel buying leads in the United States on Freshdi, as of November 2026. The origins Steel requests in the United States on Freshdi name most are China (10%) and Tanzania (7%).
Key Facts on Steel Wholesale Buyers in the United States
The figures to know about Steel wholesale buyers and distributors in the United States on Freshdi.
- Steel buyers & importers1,196
- Verified buyers8
- Latest buying requestNov 5, 2026
Where to Sell Steel to Distributors in the United States
What is in the requests of Steel wholesale buyers in the US?
- Destination ports include Houston (United States), New Orleans (Usa (NOL/MSY))
How recently have Steel distributors in the US posted requests?
- 10 Steel buying requests posted in the last 30 days
What is on every Steel request card?
- A Verified badge, which means Freshdi verified the Steel buyer's email, phone number or company documents
- Whether the Steel request is Confirmed (the buyer is still sourcing) and Hot Buyer tags for verified buyers looking to buy now
- The Steel quantity asked, the destination port and the trade and payment terms
Filter Steel buying requests from the US and quote wholesalers and distributors on Freshdi.
Based on Steel buying requests (RFQs) posted on Freshdi, updated Nov 5, 2026.
- Imports market
- Peru, Colombia +1
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- Singapore, Taiwan +5
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- South Korea
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- Italy, South Africa
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- China, Uzbekistan +2
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- India, Vietnam +1
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- Ghana, Morocco +1
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- India, Vietnam +1
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- India, Philippines +8
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- South Korea, Thailand
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- France, Spain
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Steel buyers ask for?
Of the Steel requests on Freshdi that state their terms, the most common are CIF (37%) and T/T (57%), as of November 2026. They are followed by FOB (33%). On CIF terms, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 37% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 33% |
| T/T | Payment term | 57% |
Price, risk and paperwork move with the term, so confirm it in writing with each offer.
Which details do Steel buyers include in an RFQ?
Steel buying requests on Freshdi usually state preferred origins such as China, Tanzania; and destination ports such as Houston (United States), New Orleans (Usa (NOL/MSY)), Houston (Texas), as of November 2026. Many also state trade terms such as CIF, FOB; and payment terms such as T/T. Exporters who address each point in their quotation make a Steel offer easier to accept.
| What buyers specify | What they ask for |
|---|---|
| Preferred origins | China, Tanzania |
| Destination ports | Houston (United States), New Orleans (Usa (NOL/MSY)), Houston (Texas) |
| Trade terms | CIF, FOB |
| Payment terms | T/T |
Answer each point of the request in your quotation, because buyers compare offers line by line.
Which similar categories can Steel exporters browse?
Steel is part of Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi, next to Ac Compressor Scrap, Alloy Powder and Alloy Wheel Scrap.
| Category | Relation |
|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Parent group |
| Ac Compressor Scrap | Same-group category |
| Alloy Powder | Same-group category |
| Alloy Wheel Scrap | Same-group category |
| Almond Scrap | Same-group category |
| Alternator Scrap | Same-group category |
| Aluminium Alloy | Same-group category |
| Aluminium Alloy Ingot | Same-group category |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
Frequently asked questions about Steel buyers
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. |