Freshdi Market Insight
Source Chicken with real supply and demand data
United States (8.4%), Brazil (8.2%) and India (6.1%) are among the top supplier countries for 391 Chicken suppliers across 63 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. The typical range is USD 1,400 - 1,520 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,470 median, offering a narrow window where price consistency is expected. Buyer inquiries increased 190% to 29 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Chicken on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
2,604supply
Buyers can compare 2,604 active Chicken supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
391companies
Freshdi has 391 active Chicken suppliers, 2.9% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
63origins
Freshdi Chicken suppliers come from 63 countries, led by United States at 8.4%, as of 14 November 2026.
+190% over 12m
In the 30 days to 14 November 2026, buyers sent 29 Chicken inquiries on Freshdi, up 190% from the previous 30 days.
391 suppliers are actively offering Chicken on the platform, with 55 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity means the supply is not static—suppliers are responding to market demand, which gives buyers a real-time view of pricing, availability, and freshness. It also means that new or revised terms can appear quickly, reducing the risk of being stuck with outdated or stale information. 2,604 active listings are currently live, covering a wide range of cuts, packaging, and quality standards. With such depth, buyers can easily find a match for their specific needs—whether it's for retail, food service, or processing—without having to start from scratch or rely on a single supplier’s offer. Chicken is sourced from 63 different countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach means buyers can compare supply chains, shipping times, and regulatory requirements across regions, giving them flexibility to choose based on cost, quality, or compliance needs. Buyer inquiries surged 190% to 29 in the last 30 days, signaling strong and growing interest. This sharp spike suggests that demand is surging rapidly, and suppliers may be getting booked up quickly—making it a prime time to act before availability tightens.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 429 buyer requests for Chicken globally.
- Over the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 2,604 active Chicken supply listings from 391 suppliers in 63 countries, built on 34 source documents and 154 supply observations.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Chicken on Freshdi rose 190% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 82.59% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 363 days.
- Freshdi received 429 buyer requests for Chicken in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 2,604 active listings — 6.1 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Chicken 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 Chicken supplier handled 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, replying to 91%.
- Freshdi counts 2 of its 391 Chicken 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?
Chicken saw 73 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 96 the month before. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear similar in price or quality.
Is the market busy?
8 of the 391 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing ones. The supplier base is dominated by sellers with a long history of listings, which makes it easier to assess consistency in availability and pricing. The small number of new entries means a buyer’s shortlist will mostly include familiar names. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out to confirm reliability.
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5514.1% of 391
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
333 of 391 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are held by 110 of 391 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 21 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with that standard.
- 424 of 2,604 Chicken supply listings on Freshdi (16.3%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 73 (2.8%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 267 of 391 Chicken suppliers on Freshdi (68.3%) were active, with 55 (14.1%) active within the last month, and 8 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 85.2% of Chicken suppliers are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Across 110 certified Chicken supplier profiles on Freshdi, 19.1% hold HALAL, 10.0% hold HACCP, 8.2% hold ISO, 7.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 5.5% hold SGS; one profile can hold several certificates.
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 Chicken 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.
CIF38.7%
As of 14 November 2026, CIF leads the trade terms of Chicken supply on Freshdi at 38.7%, followed by CIP at 17.3% and FOB at 15.4%.
1400–1520
USD/MT FOBChicken supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 1,400 and 1,520 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,470 across 20 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
20MT median
Most Chicken listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 20 and 30 MT, typically 20 MT, as of 14 November 2026.
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United States (8.4%), Brazil (8.2%) and India (6.1%) lead Chicken supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 November 2026.
Chicken listings on Freshdi show a typical price range of USD 1,400 - 1,520 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 1,470. The typical minimum order quantity for Chicken is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 20 - 30 MT, indicating a consistent threshold for order size across suppliers. Chicken suppliers offer CIF at 38.7% and CIP at 17.3%, with CIF being the leading trade term among listings, where freight and insurance are arranged by the seller to the destination port. For Chicken, payment is primarily made via T/T at 38.1% of listings, with L/C accounting for 20% of suppliers' payment terms, reflecting a preference for bank transfers in trade arrangements.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 213 requests | 34 products | 0.2 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 55 requests | 34 products | 0.6 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 48 requests | 34 products | 0.7 |
| USMCA | 36 requests | 34 products | 0.9 |
| United States | 31 requests | 34 products | 1.1 |
Worldwide, 34 listings meet 213 buyer requests - 0.2 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 55 requests (25.8%), and there the same 34 listings make 0.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Brazilian origin in 16 requests against 12 listings (1.33 requests per listing) - an opening for Brazilian suppliers; Austria and Belgium have 8 and 7 requests respectively with no listings - suppliers from these origins face no competition today.
- Freshdi had 34 Chicken listings against 213 buyer requests (0.2 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 55 of them (0.6 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Chicken buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Brazil 16 times against 12 listings, Austria 8 times with no listings and Belgium 7 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- The United States (31), the United Arab Emirates (27) and the United Kingdom (12) sent the most of the 213 Chicken buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Chicken
Freshdi received 429 buyer requests for Chicken in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Chicken suppliers
2,604 listings from 391 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Chicken on Freshdi currently has a median price of USD 1,470 per metric ton, FOB, based on 20 listings available on the platform. The price range spans from USD 1,400 to USD 1,520, indicating tight pricing with minimal variation, so buyers should focus on quality and origin details rather than relying on a single headline figure when evaluating offers.
The typical minimum order quantity for Chicken is 20 MT, with all current listings falling between 20 and 30 MT. This consistent range suggests that suppliers maintain a standard threshold for orders, making it easier for buyers to plan procurement volumes without needing to adjust for unusually low or high order sizes.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Chicken, appearing in 38.7% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify whether each supplier offers CIF terms, as this directly impacts shipping costs and responsibilities, especially when sourcing from international suppliers.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Chicken suppliers, used by 38.1% of listings on Freshdi. This term is standard in international trade and typically involves a deposit followed by balance payment upon delivery, so buyers should confirm the exact split and timing with each supplier before finalizing a deal.
85.2% of the 391 Chicken suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 333 verified accounts, providing strong assurance of legitimacy. Additionally, 110 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 21 suppliers, offering buyers clear signals about compliance and quality standards before contacting any supplier.
Post a buying request describing the required quantity, grade, and destination to source Chicken. Browse live Chicken listings directly on Freshdi to compare current offers, or contact a verified supplier directly to confirm availability and negotiate terms before placing an order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Chicken listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 29 October 2026 - 2,604 active listings and 458 buyer requests, with 34 source documents and 154 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 Chicken 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 Chicken, 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 Chicken
Chicken is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Meat & Poultry on Freshdi. Next to Chicken, Freshdi lists Frozen Whole Halal Chicken, Chilled Boneless Beef Shank, Fresh Mutton, Frozen Bovine Intestines and Frozen Beef Clod in the same group. On Freshdi, Chicken is tracked as Chicken Meat (HS code 0207). Chicken drew 429 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Chicken? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Chicken trading companies and suppliers in detail
A reference for sourcing Chicken through wholesalers and distributors: the facts of this category first.
How much does Chicken cost from suppliers?
As of November 2026, Chicken Meat offers on Freshdi sit at $1,400–$1,520/ton FOB, a guide for Chicken prices.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $1,400–$1,520/ton | 20–30 tons | FOB |
Treat these Chicken Meat figures as a reference and get Chicken quotations on the same terms.
Where can importers source Chicken from?
As of November 2026, 8% of the Chicken suppliers on Freshdi are based in United States, ahead of Brazil (8%) and India (6%). No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 22% of the Chicken suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 8% | 33 |
| Brazil | 8% | 32 |
| India | 6% | 24 |
| China | 5% | 20 |
| South Africa | 5% | 18 |
| Pakistan | 4% | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 4% | 15 |
| Germany | 4% | 14 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
Do Chicken suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?
Offers in Chicken Meat, the group closest to Chicken, most often state CIF (39%) on Freshdi, as of November 2026.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 39% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 17% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 15% |
| CPT | Incoterm | 10% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 7% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 4% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 4% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 4% |
These shares are for Chicken Meat, not for Chicken alone, so confirm the terms with each counterpart.
Which categories are related to Chicken?
On Freshdi, Chicken belongs to Meat & Poultry; related categories include Whole Frozen Chicken, Frozen Whole Chicken and Fresh Frozen Chicken. Whole Frozen Chicken is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 333 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Meat & Poultry | Parent group | 61 |
| Whole Frozen Chicken | Same-group category | 333 |
| Frozen Whole Chicken | Same-group category | 331 |
| Fresh Frozen Chicken | Same-group category | 328 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillet | Same-group category | 282 |
| Frozen Chicken Meat | Same-group category | 277 |
| Meat | Same-group category | 269 |
| Frozen Chicken Eggs | Same-group category | 260 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
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.