Freshdi Market Insight
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India (24.3%), Vietnam (23%) and Sri Lanka (12.2%) lead the 74 Black Tea suppliers, with supply spread across 21 countries. The typical range is USD 3,500 - 12,500 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 4,260 median. Buyer inquiries fell 98.5% to 8 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 18.1 percentage point gap — so a CIF price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Black Tea on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
176supply
Freshdi lists 176 active Black Tea supply listings as of 15 October 2026.
74companies
Freshdi has 74 active Black Tea suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 15 October 2026.
21origins
Freshdi Black Tea suppliers come from 21 countries, led by India at 24.3%, as of 15 October 2026.
-98.5% over 12m
Freshdi received 8 buyer inquiries for Black Tea in the 30 days to 15 October 2026, down 98.5% from the previous 30 days.
74 suppliers are actively offering Black Tea on the platform, providing a solid pool to compare against. While not overwhelming, this number ensures buyers aren’t limited to a single source—there’s room to negotiate terms, verify certifications, and find suppliers with specific processing or origin preferences. 176 listings are currently active, covering a range of grades, packaging, and processing methods. This depth means buyers can find a close match without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes, especially for standard requirements like bagged tea or bulk shipments. Suppliers come from 21 different countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach gives buyers flexibility to source based on quality, cost, or trade regulations—making it easier to find alternatives if one region faces supply disruptions or compliance issues. Only 8 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a dramatic 98.5% drop from the previous month. This sharp decline suggests reduced demand or a lull in interest, which may mean suppliers are currently less busy—offering a better window to secure volume or negotiate favorable terms.
Freshdi recorded 23 buyer requests for Black Tea globally in the 365 days to 15 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 176 active Black Tea supply listings from 74 suppliers in 21 countries, drawn from 498 source documents and 1,485 supply observations over the 365 days to 15 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Black Tea on Freshdi declined 98.5% in the 30 days to 15 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 114.42% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 337 days.
- Freshdi received 23 buyer requests for Black Tea in the 365 days to 15 October 2026 against 176 active listings — 7.7 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Black Tea 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 Black Tea supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 15 October 2026 and replied to 90% of them.
- 1 of the 74 Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 15 October 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 Tea had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, less than half the number from the previous month. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current availability. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that look alike.
Is the market busy?
22 of the 74 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool includes sellers with established records and those who are still building their presence. That means buyers have a range of options, but newer sellers have less history to assess. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
34.1% of 74
2128.4% of 74
1317.6% of 74
Can these suppliers be trusted?
61 of 74 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so it's safe to contact several verified suppliers at once. 30 of 74 list a certificate, and HACCP is held by 3 of them, making up 10.0% of those that list one. For shipments requiring HACCP, filter the list to include only those with that certification. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 72 of 176 Black Tea supply listings (40.9%) within 90 days to 15 October 2026, and 2 (1.1%) within 30 days.
- 55 of 74 Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi (74.3%) were active in the 12 months to 15 October 2026, with 3 (4.1%) active within the last month, and 22 suppliers registered during the year.
- 82.4% of Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 15 October 2026.
- Among 30 certified Freshdi Black Tea supplier profiles, 13.3% hold ISO, 13.3% hold GMP, 10.0% hold HACCP, 10.0% hold FSSAI, and 6.7% hold FDA_REGISTRATION; 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 Black Tea 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.
FOB37.6%
FOB is the leading trade term for Black Tea supply on Freshdi at 37.6%, followed by CIF at 23.5% and EXW at 22.5%, as of 15 October 2026.
3500–12500
USD/MT FOBBlack Tea supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 3,500 and 12,500 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 4,260 across 86 listings, as of 15 October 2026.
0.5MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Black Tea on Freshdi is 0.5 MT, with most listings between 0.01 and 2 MT, as of 15 October 2026.
21countries
India (24.3%), Vietnam (23%) and Sri Lanka (12.2%) lead Black Tea supply origins on Freshdi, as of 15 October 2026.
Black Tea listings show a typical price range of USD 3,500 - 12,500 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 4,260. Herbal is the largest variety by share at 17.4% of priced listings, with a median price of USD 12,500, while Black accounts for 12.8% with a median of USD 3,650, and Green makes up 10.5% at a median of USD 8,000 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Black Tea is 0.5 MT, with most listings falling within the flexible range of 0.01 to 2.0 MT, allowing buyers to select order sizes based on their specific needs. Black Tea suppliers offer FOB at 37.6% and CIF at 23.5%, with FOB being the most commonly used trade term. T/T is the dominant payment method for Black Tea suppliers at 47.7%, followed by L/C at 25.3%, indicating a preference for bank transfers in transactional arrangements.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| herbal | 5800–17000 USD/MT | 12500 | 15 | FOB | 0.5 MT |
| black | 3400–3750 USD/MT | 3650 | 11 | FOB | 0.5 MT |
| green | 2600–8500 USD/MT | 8000 | 9 | FOB | 0.5 MT |
Herbal has the highest median at USD 12,500 per metric ton and the widest range, USD 5,800 - 17,000. Black has the lowest median, USD 3,650 per metric ton, and the tightest range, USD 3,400 - 3,750. Green lists between USD 2,600 and 8,500 per metric ton, median USD 8,000.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 664 requests | 498 products | 0.8 |
| USMCA | 168 requests | 498 products | 3.0 |
| United States | 155 requests | 498 products | 3.2 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 78 requests | 498 products | 6.4 |
| United Kingdom | 52 requests | 498 products | 9.6 |
Worldwide, 498 listings meet 664 buyer requests - 0.8 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The USMCA sends 168 of those requests (25.3%), and there the same 498 listings make 3 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF is the clearest mismatch: 41.6% of buyer requests ask for it, against 23.5% of listings (300 supply vs 282 demand observations), buyers ask for it 18.1 pts more often than suppliers offer it. EXW runs the other way - 22.5% of listings vs 2.2% of requests, suppliers offer it 20.3 pts more often than buyers ask for it. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
T/T is the widest payment gap: more than half of buyer requests (62.2%) ask for it, but only 47.7% of listings accept it (192 supply vs 207 demand observations), buyers ask for it 14.5 pts more often than suppliers offer it. PayPal runs the other way - 8.9% of listings vs 1.5% of requests, suppliers offer it 7.4 pts more often than buyers ask for it. Suppliers accepting T/T stand out to buyers.
| Black Tea type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal | 18000 – 18000 | 18000 | 5800 – 17000 | 12500 | -30.6% |
| Black | 0 – 0 | 0 | 3400 – 3750 | 3650 | +7299900.0% |
| Green | 5000 – 33000 | 33000 | 2600 – 8500 | 8000 | -75.8% |
Black Tea buyers price at a USD 0.05 median across 8 buyer prices, below the USD 4,260 supply median (86 observations) - expect negotiation on the first quote.
Buyers ask for Kenyan origin in 8 requests with no current listings from Kenya - an opening for Kenyan suppliers. India and China have more listings than requests (139 vs 13, 23 vs 9), giving buyers plenty of choice.
- Buyers price Black Tea at a USD 0.05 median across 8 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 4,260 supply median across 86 listings, as of 15 October 2026.
- For Black Tea on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 41.6% of buyer requests against 23.5% of listings - while EXW runs the other way at 22.5% of listings against 2.2% of requests, as of 15 October 2026.
- For Black Tea on Freshdi, T/T is the widest payment term gap - 62.2% of buyer requests against 47.7% of listings - while PayPal runs the other way at 8.9% of listings against 1.5% of requests, as of 15 October 2026.
- Freshdi had 498 Black Tea listings against 664 buyer requests (0.8 listings per request), and buyers in USMCA posted 168 of them (3 listings per request), in the 90 days to 15 October 2026.
- Black Tea buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 13 times against 139 listings, China 9 times against 23 listings and Kenya 8 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 15 October 2026.
- The United States (155), the United Kingdom (52) and India (49) sent the most of the 664 Black Tea buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 15 October 2026.
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176 listings from 74 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Black Tea prices on Freshdi range from USD 3,500 to USD 12,500 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 4,260 based on 86 listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation by grade and origin, so buyers must assess specific product characteristics rather than relying on a single price point when evaluating suppliers.
The typical minimum order quantity for Black Tea is 0.5 MT, with listings ranging from as low as 0.01 MT to a high of 2 MT. This flexibility allows buyers with small or pilot-scale needs to find viable suppliers without being locked into large volume commitments.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Black Tea, cited in 37.6% of supplier listings on Freshdi. However, buyers should verify the exact term with each supplier, as demand for FOB is slightly higher than supply, creating a small but notable mismatch in terms availability.
Freshdi lists three Black Tea grades: herbal, green, and black. Herbal has the highest median price at USD 12,500 per metric ton, while black tea is the lowest at USD 3,650, with green in between. Buyers must treat each grade as distinct due to pricing and listing differences.
Black Tea listings show significant trade term gaps, with FOB and CIF mismatched by 4.2 and 18.1 points respectively. Payment terms also show a 14.5-point gap for T/T, and buyers face limited options for L/C or PayPal, making term negotiation essential before finalizing any supply agreement.
82.4% of the 74 Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 61 verified accounts. Additionally, 30 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 3 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals about quality and compliance standards before contacting any vendor.
Post a buying request specifying the grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Black Tea listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and verify compliance details before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Black Tea listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 3 October 2026 - 176 active listings, 32 buyer requests, 498 source documents, and 1,485 supply observations from the last 90 days. 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 Black Tea 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 Black Tea, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
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 7 days on a rolling 365-day window.