Freshdi Market Insight
Chemical Compound market data to source with confidence
China (48.1%) leads the 27 Chemical Compound suppliers, with South Africa (18.5%) and the United States (7.4%) following, across 10 countries overall.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Chemical Compound on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
48supply
Buyers can compare 48 active Chemical Compound supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
27companies
As of 14 November 2026, 27 active Chemical Compound suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
10origins
Freshdi lists Chemical Compound suppliers from 10 countries, led by China at 48.1%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 27 suppliers are currently active in the Chemical Compound category, and just one of them updated a listing in the last 30 days — only two have refreshed their offering in the past 90 days. This suggests a slow-moving supply chain where suppliers are not frequently updating inventory, meaning buyers should expect longer response times and may need to engage directly to confirm availability or specifications. There are 48 active listings for Chemical Compounds, which is a modest catalog size. While it covers a range of compounds, the low turnover means buyers may not find every specific grade or formulation already listed, so direct outreach is often necessary to confirm exact specs or availability. Suppliers come from 10 different countries, with China supplying 48.1% of the active exporters. This broad geographic base offers buyers some flexibility in sourcing, though China dominates the market — making it the most reliable starting point for volume, while the other nine countries provide alternatives for niche or compliance-specific needs.
Freshdi recorded 13 buyer requests for Chemical Compound globally in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- 48 active Chemical Compound listings from 27 suppliers across 10 countries are on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi received 13 buyer requests for Chemical Compound in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 48 active listings — 3.7 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Chemical Compound suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Chemical Compound 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 27 Chemical Compound suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 14 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?
Is the market busy?
12 of the 27 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing sellers and those who have recently entered the market, which expands the range of options available. Check verification and start a new seller with a sample or a small trial order.
13.7% of 27
13.7% of 27
311.1% of 27
Can these suppliers be trusted?
20 of 27 suppliers are verified, more than half, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. 12 of 27 list a certificate, so a notable portion of suppliers have one. For any other requirement, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 8 of 48 Chemical Compound supply listings on Freshdi (16.7%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 0 (0.0%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 22 of 27 Chemical Compound suppliers on Freshdi (81.5%) were active, with 1 (3.7%) active within the last month, and 12 new suppliers registered.
- As of 14 November 2026, 74.1% of Chemical Compound suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 12 certified Chemical Compound supplier profiles on Freshdi, 16.7% hold ISO, 8.3% hold GST, 8.3% hold APEDA, 8.3% hold Brochure , and 8.3% hold IEC; 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 Chemical Compound
Freshdi received 13 buyer requests for Chemical Compound in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Chemical Compound suppliers
48 listings from 27 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request describing the chemical name, purity level, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Chemical Compound 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 Chemical Compound listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 3 November 2026 - 48 active listings and 11 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 Chemical Compound
Chemical Compound is part of Chemicals > Compounds on Freshdi. Chemical Compound shares its group on Freshdi with Compound Material, Absorption Compound, White Compound, Compound and Organometallic Substance. Chemical Compound drew 13 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Chemical Compound? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Chemical Compound trading companies and suppliers in detail
What Chemical Compound distributors, wholesalers and other suppliers offer, and on which terms.
Where can importers source Chemical Compound from?
The largest group of Chemical Compound suppliers on Freshdi is in China (48%), then South Africa (18%) and United States (7%) (November 2026 data). Together, the top three countries hold 73% of the Chemical Compound suppliers, a concentrated picture.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| China | 48% | 13 |
| South Africa | 18% | 5 |
| United States | 7% | 2 |
| India | 4% | 1 |
| Iran | 4% | 1 |
| Kenya | 4% | 1 |
| Philippines | 4% | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4% | 1 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
Which categories are related to Chemical Compound?
Chemical Compound is part of Compounds on Freshdi, next to Compound, White Compound and Absorption Compound. Compound is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 51 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Compounds | Wider group | 5 |
| Compound | Nearby category | 51 |
| White Compound | Nearby category | 3 |
| Absorption Compound | Nearby category | |
| Compound Material | Nearby category | |
| Organometallic Substance | Nearby category |
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.