Freshdi Market Insight
Cheddar suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
Tanzania (12.5%) and France (8.3%) share the lead in the 24 Cheddar suppliers, with Germany at 8.3%, across 17 countries overall. Buyer inquiries surged 200% to 6 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Cheddar on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
92supply
As of 15 November 2026, 92 active Cheddar supply listings are live on Freshdi.
24companies
Freshdi has 24 active Cheddar suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 15 November 2026.
17origins
Freshdi lists Cheddar suppliers from 17 countries, led by Tanzania at 12.5%, as of 15 November 2026.
+200% over 12m
Buyer inquiries for Cheddar on Freshdi reached 6 in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, up 200% from the previous 30 days.
24 suppliers are currently active in the Cheddar category, with 5 updating their listings in the last 30 days — a sign of steady engagement. This level of activity means buyers can expect fresh pricing and specifications, and the fact that 7 suppliers updated within the last 90 days suggests a consistent effort to maintain relevance in the marketplace. 92 active listings are live, offering a broad range of options across different grades, pack sizes, and certifications. With this depth, buyers can quickly find a match that fits their specific needs without having to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote to be issued. Suppliers come from 17 countries, with Tanzania making up 12.5% of the total. This wide geographic spread gives buyers flexibility in sourcing — whether they're looking for specific regional characteristics or want to reduce reliance on any one country’s supply chain. Buyer inquiries surged 200% to 6 in the last 30 days, signaling strong and growing interest. This sharp spike suggests that demand is rising rapidly, and buyers should act quickly to secure supply before the current pool of suppliers gets fully booked.
Buyers posted 5 requests for Cheddar globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026.
- As of 15 November 2026, 24 suppliers in 17 countries offer 92 active Cheddar supply listings on Freshdi.
- In the 30 days to 15 November 2026, Cheddar buyer inquiries on Freshdi rose 200% against the 30 days before, with 54.07% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 215 days.
- Cheddar on Freshdi drew 5 buyer requests in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 for 92 active listings — 18.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Cheddar 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.
- Freshdi's most-contacted verified Cheddar supplier handled 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, replying to 91%.
- As of 15 November 2026, 1 of 24 Cheddar suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified and answer at least 70% of inquiries.
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?
Cheddar had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, after zero the month before. Only a handful of new offers appeared, so the catalog is not growing quickly and older listings remain dominant. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers to confirm which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
9 of the 24 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the range of options available. A buyer can explore new names with less history, but those with a longer record offer more consistency. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them for a first order.
520.8% of 24
28.3% of 24
833.3% of 24
Can these suppliers be trusted?
22 of 24 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can reach out to several verified sellers at once. Certificates are common: 12 of 24 list one, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 2 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for suppliers with FDA_REGISTRATION.
- Freshdi refreshed 13 of 92 Cheddar supply listings (14.1%) within 90 days to 15 November 2026, and 2 (2.2%) within 30 days.
- 21 of 24 Cheddar suppliers on Freshdi (87.5%) were active in the 12 months to 15 November 2026, with 5 (20.8%) active within the last month, and 9 suppliers registered during the year.
- As of 15 November 2026, 91.7% of Cheddar suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 12 certified Cheddar supplier profiles on Freshdi, 16.7% hold BV, 16.7% hold SGS, 16.7% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 16.7% hold ISO, and 16.7% hold HACCP; one profile can hold several certificates.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Cheddar
Freshdi received 5 buyer requests for Cheddar in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Cheddar suppliers
92 listings from 24 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request detailing the required cheese type, quantity, and destination to get matched with suppliers. Browse live Cheddar listings directly on Freshdi to see current availability and pricing. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to confirm specifications, delivery terms, and order feasibility before finalizing any purchase.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Cheddar listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 - 92 active listings and 3 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 Cheddar
On Freshdi, Cheddar sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Dairy Products. Cheddar shares its group on Freshdi with Processed Cheese Sticks, Aged Sheep Milk Cheese, Processed Cheese Slices, Bulk Cheese and Sheep's Milk Cheese. Cheddar drew 5 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Looking for Cheddar? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Cheddar exporters: the sourcing reference
The details below describe Cheddar export offers: where they come from, how they are quoted and what to check.
Where can importers source Cheddar from?
As of November 2026, 12% of the Cheddar suppliers on Freshdi are based in Tanzania, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (8%). No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 28% of the Cheddar suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 12% | 3 |
| France | 8% | 2 |
| Germany | 8% | 2 |
| Netherlands | 8% | 2 |
| Poland | 8% | 2 |
| South Africa | 8% | 2 |
| Austria | 4% | 1 |
| Belgium | 4% | 1 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which categories are related to Cheddar?
Cheddar is part of Dairy Products on Freshdi, next to Cream, Fortified Milk Powder and Milk Powder. Cream is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 166 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Products | Wider group | 45 |
| Cream | Neighbouring category | 166 |
| Fortified Milk Powder | Neighbouring category | 151 |
| Milk Powder | Neighbouring category | 148 |
| Whole Milk Cheese | Neighbouring category | 46 |
| Frozen Processed Cheese | Neighbouring category | 42 |
| Dairy Products (Other) | Neighbouring category | 41 |
| Dairy Milk Products | Neighbouring category | 39 |
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.