Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Seaweed sourcing decisions with real market data
China (27.3%) and South Africa (18.2%) lead the 11 Seaweed suppliers, with Germany at 9.1%, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 145 - 1,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 900 median. Buyer inquiries fell 98.1% to 2 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Agriculture Food Beverage Seaweed on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
16supply
Freshdi lists 16 active Seaweed supply listings as of 27 October 2026.
11companies
Freshdi has 11 active Seaweed suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 27 October 2026.
8origins
Freshdi Seaweed suppliers come from 8 countries, led by China at 27.3%, as of 27 October 2026.
-98.1% over 12m
Freshdi received 2 buyer inquiries for Seaweed in the 30 days to 27 October 2026, down 98.1% from the previous 30 days.
Only 11 suppliers are currently active in the Seaweed category, which means each one is a key player in the market. With no recent updates from 2 of the 11 in the last 30 days, buyers should expect that supply is stable but not dynamic—this suggests a need for direct engagement to confirm current availability and terms. Just 16 listings are live, which limits the range of grades, types, or packaging options available. For buyers needing a specific product variant, the low catalog size means they’re more likely to need to reach out directly rather than find a match through browsing. Suppliers come from 8 different countries, with China accounting for 27.3% of the total. This geographic spread offers buyers some flexibility in sourcing, especially for those looking to avoid over-reliance on a single origin or to compare regional quality and compliance standards. Buyer inquiries dropped 98.1% over the last 30 days, down to just 2. This sharp decline suggests reduced market interest at the moment, which could mean lower competition and faster response times from suppliers—though it also signals caution in moving forward with new orders.
Freshdi recorded 2 buyer requests for Seaweed globally in the 365 days to 27 October 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Agriculture Food Beverage Seaweed suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Agriculture Food Beverage Seaweed suppliers currently meet the ranking criteria below.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Seaweed had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, compared to 0 the month before. Only a handful of new listings appear each month, so the catalog changes slowly and older offers remain in place. That means buyers see a consistent set of offers, with little shift in pricing or availability over time. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is more recent.
Is the market busy?
All 11 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so every seller is a newcomer. The category has no long-standing sellers, and each one is building its listing history from scratch. That gives buyers a fresh set of options, but each one lacks a proven track record of consistency. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out to assess reliability.
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327.3% of 11
218.2% of 11
Can these suppliers be trusted?
9 of 11 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 3 of 11 suppliers, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by one of them. For a shipment requiring origin proof, filter for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN or ask directly before placing an order.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Agriculture Food Beverage Seaweed offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB50.2%
FOB is the leading trade term for Seaweed supply on Freshdi at 50.2%, followed by CIF at 26.5% and CFR at 19.1%, as of 27 October 2026.
145–1000
USD/MT FOBSeaweed supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 145 and 1,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 900 across 18 listings, as of 27 October 2026.
22MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Seaweed on Freshdi is 22 MT, with most listings between 22 and 28 MT, as of 27 October 2026.
8countries
China (27.3%), South Africa (18.2%) and Germany (9.1%) lead Seaweed supply origins on Freshdi, as of 27 October 2026.
Seaweed listings show a typical price range of USD 145 - 1,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 900 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Seaweed is 22 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 22 - 28 MT, indicating a consistent and relatively high threshold for order size. Seaweed suppliers offer FOB at 50.2% and CIF at 26.5%, with FOB being the leading trade term across listings. For Seaweed, payment is predominantly made via T/T at 53.7% of listings, with L/C accounting for 27.4% of suppliers' payment terms.