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Apricot Kernels suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
South Africa (25%) and the United States (16.7%) lead the 12 Apricot Kernels suppliers, with Belgium at 8.3%, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Apricot Kernels on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
35supply
Buyers can compare 35 active Apricot Kernels supply listings on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
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As of 16 November 2026, 12 active Apricot Kernels suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Freshdi lists Apricot Kernels suppliers from 9 countries, led by South Africa at 25.0%, as of 16 November 2026.
Only 12 suppliers are currently active in the Apricot Kernels category, and none of them have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just two did in the past 90. This means the supply is stable but not dynamic, so buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a long-term source. With such a small pool, every conversation carries more weight and requires careful vetting. There are 35 active listings for Apricot Kernels, which is enough to cover a range of grades and packaging options. While not a deep catalog, buyers can still find a close match without needing to start from scratch or make custom requests, especially if they're focused on standard specifications. Suppliers come from 9 different countries, with South Africa accounting for 25.0% of the supply. This geographic spread offers buyers flexibility in sourcing, allowing them to compare quality, lead times, and compliance standards across regions without being locked into a single origin.
Freshdi recorded 2 buyer requests for Apricot Kernels globally in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Over the 365 days to 16 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 35 active Apricot Kernels supply listings from 12 suppliers in 9 countries, built on 39 source documents and 229 supply observations.
- Apricot Kernels on Freshdi drew 2 buyer requests in the 365 days to 16 November 2026 for 35 active listings — 17.5 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Apricot Kernels suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Apricot Kernels 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.
- Freshdi counts 0 of its 12 Apricot Kernels suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 16 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?
Apricot Kernels had 1 new listing 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 most offers remain from earlier periods. That means buyers see a consistent set of offers, with little shift in price or availability over time. Compare listing dates when evaluating offers to confirm which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
7 of the 12 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half of the total. The group includes both long-standing sellers and newer ones, which expands the pool of potential suppliers. Newer sellers have less history to assess, so buyers must look closely at their listing patterns. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
18.3% of 12
18.3% of 12
541.7% of 12
Can these suppliers be trusted?
All 12 suppliers are verified, so the badge is present on every profile and buyers can contact any of them with confidence. 6 of 12 list a certificate, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by 2 of them, making up 33.3% of those with a certificate. For shipments requiring origin documentation, filter for suppliers with CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN.
- Freshdi refreshed 2 of 35 Apricot Kernels supply listings (5.7%) within 90 days to 16 November 2026, and 1 (2.9%) within 30 days.
- 10 of 12 Apricot Kernels suppliers on Freshdi (83.3%) were active in the 12 months to 16 November 2026, with 1 (8.3%) active within the last month, and 7 suppliers registered during the year.
- 100.0% of Apricot Kernels suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 16 November 2026.
- Among 6 certified Freshdi Apricot Kernels supplier profiles, 33.3% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 33.3% hold BRCGS, 33.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 16.7% hold ISO, and 16.7% hold BV; 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 Apricot Kernels 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.
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As of 16 November 2026, CFR leads the trade terms of Apricot Kernels supply on Freshdi at 33.2%, followed by EXW at 32.8% and FOB at 32.7%.
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As of 16 November 2026, the leading Apricot Kernels supply origins on Freshdi are South Africa (25%), United States (16.7%) and Belgium (8.3%).
Apricot Kernels suppliers offer CFR at 33.2% and EXW at 32.8%, with both terms representing the largest shares of listings and indicating a split between suppliers who include freight costs and those who leave transportation to the buyer. For Apricot Kernels, suppliers commonly use T/T at 49% and L/C at 46.8%, showing a near-equal split between bank transfer and letter of credit as preferred payment methods.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 4 requests | 39 products | 9.8 |
| Morocco | 2 requests | 39 products | 19.5 |
Worldwide, 39 listings meet 4 buyer requests - 9.8 listings per request, so buyers have choice and suppliers compete. Morocco sends 2 of those requests (50%), and there the same 39 listings make 19.5 listings per request. With more listings than requests, a supplier needs a sharp price or terms to win each request. Quote the global or Moroccan figure to match your market - the two are not interchangeable.
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- Freshdi had 39 Apricot Kernels listings against 4 buyer requests (9.8 listings per request), and buyers in Morocco posted 2 of them (19.5 listings per request), in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Morocco (2) led the 4 Apricot Kernels buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Apricot Kernels
Freshdi received 2 buyer requests for Apricot Kernels in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Apricot Kernels suppliers
35 listings from 12 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
CFR is the most commonly used trade term for Apricot Kernels on the platform, appearing in 33.2% of supplier listings. This term indicates the point of delivery and cost responsibility, so buyers must verify that CFR aligns with their logistics and destination requirements to avoid unexpected shipping or insurance costs.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Apricot Kernels, used by 49% of suppliers on the platform. It is the standard expectation when requesting a quote, but buyers should confirm the exact payment schedule, including advance percentage and due dates, with each supplier before finalizing any order.
Post a buying request describing the quantity, quality, and destination you need, or browse the live Apricot Kernels listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes and confirm availability before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Apricot Kernels listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 - 35 active listings, 2 buyer requests, 39 source documents, and 229 supply observations from the same period. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
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 Apricot Kernels, 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.
About Apricot Kernels
Apricot Kernels is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Bean, Nut & Seed on Freshdi. Apricot Kernels shares its group on Freshdi with Caramelized Macadamia Pieces, Rajma Masala, Chocolate Nut Cake, Salted Roasted Cashews and Hempseed Bird Feed. On Freshdi, Apricot Kernels is tracked as Apricot Kernels (HS code 0802). Buyers comparing Apricot Kernels offers on Freshdi look at Processing and Nut. Buyers posted 2 requests for Apricot Kernels on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for Apricot Kernels? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Buying Apricot Kernels factory direct: what to know
A reference for buying Apricot Kernels direct from producers: the facts of this category first.
Where can importers source Apricot Kernels from?
On Freshdi, Apricot Kernels comes most often from South Africa (25% of suppliers), followed by United States (17%) and Belgium (8%), as of November 2026. No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 50% of the Apricot Kernels suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 25% | 3 |
| United States | 17% | 2 |
| Belgium | 8% | 1 |
| Germany | 8% | 1 |
| Pakistan | 8% | 1 |
| Tanzania | 8% | 1 |
| Thailand | 8% | 1 |
| Turkey | 8% | 1 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Which shipping and payment terms are usual for Apricot Kernels?
Apricot Kernels offers on Freshdi most often state CFR (33%) as the Incoterm and T/T (49%) as the payment term, as of November 2026. They are followed by EXW (33%) and L/C (47%). With CFR, the seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CFR | Incoterm | 33% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 33% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 33% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 1% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 0% |
| T/T | Payment term | 49% |
| L/C | Payment term | 47% |
Price, risk and paperwork move with the term, so confirm it in writing with each offer.
Where does Apricot Kernels sit in the product catalogue?
On Freshdi, Apricot Kernels belongs to Bean, Nut & Seed; related categories include Bean, Cashew and Cocoa. Of these, Bean has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 440.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Bean, Nut & Seed | Parent group | 110 |
| Bean | Nearby category | 440 |
| Cashew | Nearby category | 414 |
| Cocoa | Nearby category | 384 |
| Seed | Nearby category | 372 |
| Sesame | Nearby category | 359 |
| Premium Cashew Nuts | Nearby category | 347 |
| Organic Cashew Nuts | Nearby category | 346 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
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. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| 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. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.