Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Black Sunflower Seeds market before you buy
India (21.7%) leads Black Sunflower Seeds supply, with Tanzania (7.8%) and Ethiopia (7%) following, across a base of 129 suppliers in 38 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Black Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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Freshdi lists 330 active Black Sunflower Seeds supply listings as of 15 November 2026.
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129 active Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers, 0.9% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
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Freshdi lists Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers from 38 countries, led by India at 21.7%, as of 15 November 2026.
129 suppliers are actively offering Black Sunflower Seeds, with 23 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 34 over the last 90. This level of activity means suppliers are responsive and keeping their offers current, which helps buyers find fresh pricing and terms without relying on outdated information. A high update rate in the past 90 days suggests consistent supply efforts, reducing the risk of sudden stock gaps. 330 active listings are currently live, covering a wide range of packaging, grades, and specifications. This depth means buyers can quickly find a match for their exact needs—whether it's a specific size, purity level, or intended use—without having to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote. Suppliers come from 38 countries, with India leading at 21.7%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to source based on cost, quality, or trade regulations, and means they can compare options across regions without being locked into a single origin.
- 330 active Black Sunflower Seeds listings from 129 suppliers across 38 countries are on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
- Freshdi received 71 buyer requests for Black Sunflower Seeds in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 against 330 active listings — 4.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Black Sunflower Seeds 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.
- In the 30 days to 15 November 2026, the most-contacted verified Black Sunflower Seeds supplier on Freshdi got 0 buyer inquiries and answered 90% of them.
- Freshdi counts 2 of its 129 Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 15 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?
Black Sunflower Seeds had 33 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 11 seen the month before. The catalog is growing quickly, so a buyer sees a larger number of recent offers compared to last month. Compare listing dates when evaluating similar offers to spot the most recent ones.
Is the market busy?
No suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the group is made up entirely of long-standing sellers. Every supplier has a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The lack of new entrants means buyers are limited to sellers already present on the platform. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
112 of 129 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 60 of 129 list a certificate, and HALAL is held by 7 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with it. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 69 of 330 Black Sunflower Seeds supply listings on Freshdi (20.9%) were refreshed within 90 days to 15 November 2026, and 33 (10.0%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 15 November 2026, 95 of 129 Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi (73.6%) were active, with 23 (17.8%) active within the last month, and 0 new suppliers registered.
- As of 15 November 2026, 86.8% of Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Among 60 certified Freshdi Black Sunflower Seeds supplier profiles, 11.7% hold HALAL, 11.7% hold FSSAI, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 10.0% hold ISO, and 10.0% hold APEDA; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Black Sunflower Seeds
Freshdi received 71 buyer requests for Black Sunflower Seeds in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers
330 listings from 129 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
86.8% of the 129 Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 112 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. Additionally, 60 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 7 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals about compliance and quality standards before initiating contact.
Post a buying request describing the quantity, grade, and destination you need, or browse the live Black Sunflower Seeds 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 Black Sunflower Seeds listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 9 November 2026 - 330 active listings and 68 buyer requests.
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 Black Sunflower Seeds
Black Sunflower Seeds is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Fruit on Freshdi. Next to Black Sunflower Seeds, Freshdi lists Almond Flakes, Sunflower Seed Kernels, Sugar Plums, Green Hass Avocados and Plastic Mango in the same group. Buyers posted 71 requests for Black Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Looking for Black Sunflower Seeds? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What to know about Black Sunflower Seeds manufacturers
A reference for importers sourcing Black Sunflower Seeds from producers: the facts of this category first.
Which countries export Black Sunflower Seeds?
The largest group of Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi is in India (22%), then Tanzania (8%) and Ethiopia (7%) (November 2026 data). With only 37% in the three leading countries, the Black Sunflower Seeds suppliers come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 22% | 28 |
| Tanzania | 8% | 10 |
| Ethiopia | 7% | 9 |
| South Africa | 6% | 8 |
| Egypt | 5% | 6 |
| Germany | 5% | 6 |
| Poland | 4% | 5 |
| Netherlands | 3% | 4 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which categories are related to Black Sunflower Seeds?
On Freshdi, Black Sunflower Seeds belongs to Fruit; related categories include Seeds, Fresh Red Apples and Fresh Green Apples. Seeds is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 701 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | Broader category | 17 |
| Seeds | Related category | 701 |
| Fresh Red Apples | Related category | 196 |
| Fresh Green Apples | Related category | 183 |
| Fresh Citrus Fruit | Related category | 177 |
| Fresh Organic Apples | Related category | 168 |
| Raw Pine Nuts | Related category | 164 |
| Fresh Whole Apples | Related category | 127 |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
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.