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South Africa (13.7%), Egypt (9.6%) and Pakistan (9.6%) are the top supplier countries for 73 Alfalfa suppliers across 25 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. Buyer inquiries fell 90.6% to 6 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Alfalfa on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
221supply
Freshdi lists 221 active Alfalfa supply listings as of 2 November 2026.
73companies
Freshdi has 73 active Alfalfa suppliers, 0.5% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 2 November 2026.
25origins
Freshdi Alfalfa suppliers come from 25 countries, led by South Africa at 13.7%, as of 2 November 2026.
-90.6% over 12m
Freshdi received 6 buyer inquiries for Alfalfa in the 30 days to 2 November 2026, down 90.6% from the previous 30 days.
73 suppliers are actively offering Alfalfa on the platform, providing a solid base of options for buyers to compare. While not the largest category in terms of supplier volume, this number still ensures that buyers can find multiple alternatives with different pricing, certifications, or delivery terms—reducing reliance on a single source. 221 active listings mean there’s a broad range of Alfalfa grades, pack sizes, and specifications currently available. This depth helps buyers quickly locate a match without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote, especially when looking for specific quality or processing details. Suppliers come from 25 different countries, offering significant geographic diversity. This wide spread means buyers can source from regions with different growing conditions, climate advantages, or regulatory environments—giving them flexibility to choose based on quality, cost, or supply chain resilience. Only 6 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a sharp 90.6% drop compared to the previous month. This decline suggests reduced demand or interest at the moment, which could mean lower competition for available suppliers—offering buyers a better chance to secure terms or negotiate directly without pressure.
Freshdi recorded 16 buyer requests for Alfalfa globally in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 221 active Alfalfa supply listings from 73 suppliers in 25 countries, drawn from 13 source documents and 87 supply observations over the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Alfalfa on Freshdi declined 90.6% in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 96.44% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 363 days.
- Freshdi received 16 buyer requests for Alfalfa in the 365 days to 2 November 2026 against 221 active listings — 13.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Alfalfa suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
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.
- The most-contacted verified Alfalfa supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 73 Alfalfa suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 2 November 2026.
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?
Alfalfa gained 9 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 7 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate than a month ago, so the catalog a buyer browses today includes more recent entries. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
24 of the 73 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The category includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the pool of options but means buyers must assess each new entry carefully. Established suppliers have a longer history, while newer ones have less track record to rely on. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
1317.8% of 73
1013.7% of 73
2027.4% of 73
Can these suppliers be trusted?
66 of 73 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. The typical supplier lists a certificate, with 32 of 73 doing so, and HALAL is the most common, held by 4 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filtering for that standard helps narrow the list. For other requirements, ask each shortlisted supplier to confirm the certificate before placing an order.
- Freshdi refreshed 46 of 221 Alfalfa supply listings (20.8%) within 90 days to 2 November 2026, and 9 (4.1%) within 30 days.
- 57 of 73 Alfalfa suppliers on Freshdi (78.1%) were active in the 12 months to 2 November 2026, with 13 (17.8%) active within the last month, and 24 suppliers registered during the year.
- 90.4% of Alfalfa suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 2 November 2026.
- Among 32 certified Freshdi Alfalfa supplier profiles, 15.6% hold ISO, 12.5% hold HALAL, 9.4% hold SGS, 9.4% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 9.4% hold HACCP; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
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 Alfalfa 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.
FOB72.8%
FOB is the leading trade term for Alfalfa supply on Freshdi at 72.8%, followed by CIF at 26.7% and EXW at 0.3%, as of 2 November 2026.
2000MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Alfalfa on Freshdi is 2,000 MT, with most listings between 27 and 2,000 MT, as of 2 November 2026.
25countries
South Africa (13.7%), Egypt (9.6%) and Pakistan (9.6%) lead Alfalfa supply origins on Freshdi, as of 2 November 2026.
The typical minimum order quantity for Alfalfa is 2,000 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 27 to 2,000 MT, indicating a broad spectrum of order sizes available to buyers. Alfalfa suppliers predominantly offer FOB at 72.8% of listings, with CIF accounting for 26.7%, showing that the majority of suppliers leave freight and insurance responsibilities to the buyer. For Alfalfa, the most common payment term is L/C at 55.1%, with other terms making up 26.3%, reflecting a strong preference among suppliers for letter of credit arrangements.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 22 requests | 13 products | 0.6 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 5 requests | 13 products | 2.6 |
| India | 4 requests | 13 products | 3.2 |
| Brazil | 3 requests | 13 products | 4.3 |
| Pakistan | 3 requests | 13 products | 4.3 |
Worldwide, 13 listings meet 22 buyer requests - 0.6 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Gulf Cooperation Council sends 5 of those requests (22.7%), and there the same 13 listings make 2.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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- Freshdi had 13 Alfalfa listings against 22 buyer requests (0.6 listings per request), and buyers in the Gulf Cooperation Council posted 5 of them (2.6 listings per request), in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- India (4), Brazil (3) and Pakistan (3) sent the most of the 22 Alfalfa buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Alfalfa
Freshdi received 16 buyer requests for Alfalfa in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Alfalfa suppliers
221 listings from 73 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
The typical minimum order quantity for Alfalfa on Freshdi is 2,000 MT, with listings ranging from as low as 27 MT to a maximum of 2,000 MT. This wide range suggests that while large volumes are common, smaller orders are still available, offering flexibility for buyers with varying needs and logistics constraints.
FOB is the dominant trade term used by Alfalfa suppliers on Freshdi, appearing in 72.8% of listings. This high usage means buyers can expect FOB as the standard when comparing quotes, though they should verify the exact term with each supplier to ensure alignment with their shipping and cost structure.
L/C is the most commonly used payment term for Alfalfa suppliers on Freshdi, selected by 55.1% of them. This term provides security for buyers by ensuring payment is released only upon fulfillment of delivery conditions, making it a reliable choice for international transactions.
90.4% of the 73 Alfalfa suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 66 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. Additionally, 32 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 4 suppliers, giving buyers strong confidence in compliance and quality standards before engaging.
Post a buying request describing your required volume, destination, and quality specifications, or browse the live Alfalfa listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Alfalfa listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 29 October 2026 - 221 active listings, 25 buyer requests, 13 source documents, and 87 supply observations from the same 365-day window. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Alfalfa type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Alfalfa, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.