Freshdi Market Insight
Chilli Flakes suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
India (40%) leads Chilli Flakes supply, with China (20%) and Oman (10%) following, among 10 suppliers across 6 countries. The typical range is USD 502 - 3,500 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 2,500 median.
About Chilli Flakes
On Freshdi, Chilli Flakes sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Herbs, Spices & Seasonings. Next to Chilli Flakes, Freshdi lists Whole Pepper, Aromatized Syrups, Filtered Katha, Muntok White Pepper and Tapioca Caramel Syrup in the same group. Freshdi maps Chilli Flakes to the commodity Chili Peppers, HS code 0709. Looking for Chilli Flakes? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Chilli Flakes on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
14supply
As of 14 November 2026, 14 active Chilli Flakes supply listings are live on Freshdi.
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As of 14 November 2026, 10 active Chilli Flakes suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Freshdi Chilli Flakes suppliers come from 6 countries, led by India at 40.0%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 10 suppliers are currently offering Chilli Flakes on the platform, and none of them have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just one did in the past 90. This means the supply is static, and buyers should expect to engage directly with each supplier, as there’s little new inventory or pricing movement to browse. For those needing consistent quality or specific blends, this lack of freshness suggests a need for proactive outreach. There are 14 listings available at the moment, which is a small catalog for a category that typically sees more volume. While it may not cover every possible spice profile or packaging size, buyers can still find a match for standard uses — but should be prepared to verify specs directly with suppliers rather than relying on a broad selection. Six countries supply Chilli Flakes, with India accounting for 40.0% of the exporters. This gives buyers a solid base in India for sourcing, but the presence of suppliers from five other countries means there are alternatives for those seeking different regional flavors, processing methods, or certifications.
Buyers posted 0 requests for Chilli Flakes globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Chilli Flakes suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Chilli Flakes 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.
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?
1 of the 10 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool includes sellers with a long listing history and a small number of newer entries. That gives buyers a range of options, but the newer ones have less history to assess. Check each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
8 of 10 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. 7 of 10 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most held, by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filtering for that standard narrows the list to suppliers who hold it. For other requirements, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
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 Chilli Flakes 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.
FOB50.4%
FOB is the leading trade term for Chilli Flakes supply on Freshdi at 50.4%, followed by CIF at 18.4% and EXW at 14%, as of 14 November 2026.
502–3500
USD/MT FOBChilli Flakes supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 502 and 3,500 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 2,500 across 49 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
3MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Chilli Flakes on Freshdi is 3 MT, with most listings between 1 and 22 MT, as of 14 November 2026.
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As of 14 November 2026, the leading Chilli Flakes supply origins on Freshdi are India (40%), China (20%) and Oman (10%).
Chilli Flakes listings show a typical price range of USD 502 - 3,500 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 2,500 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Chilli Flakes is 3 MT, with most suppliers offering order sizes within the range of 1 to 22 MT. Chilli Flakes suppliers predominantly offer FOB at 50.4% of listings, with CIF at 18.4%, indicating that freight and insurance responsibilities are generally left to the buyer. For Chilli Flakes, payment terms are split between L/C at 29.5% and T/T at 25.7%, with letters of credit being the more commonly used method among suppliers.
Chilli Flakes exporters: the sourcing reference
What the Chilli Flakes offers of exporters and suppliers say, from price to terms, for importers comparing them.
Which countries supply the most Chilli Flakes?
On Freshdi, Chilli Flakes comes most often from India (40% of suppliers), followed by China (20%) and Oman (10%), as of November 2026. The three leading countries account for 70% of the Chilli Flakes suppliers, so the supply is concentrated in a few places.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 40% | 4 |
| China | 20% | 2 |
| Oman | 10% | 1 |
| Qatar | 10% | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | 10% | 1 |
| Thailand | 10% | 1 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Chilli Flakes suppliers use?
For Chilli Flakes, the nearest reference on Freshdi is Chili Peppers, whose offers most often name FOB (50%) (November 2026 data).
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 50% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 18% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 14% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 4% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 4% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 2% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 2% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 2% |
Shares across Chili Peppers, a reference only for Chilli Flakes deals.
What other products sit next to Chilli Flakes?
Chilli Flakes is part of Herbs, Spices & Seasonings on Freshdi, next to Sugar, Pepper and Turmeric. Among them, Sugar counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 606.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Herbs, Spices & Seasonings | Parent group | 265 |
| Sugar | Nearby category | 606 |
| Pepper | Nearby category | 426 |
| Turmeric | Nearby category | 370 |
| Export Quality Sugar | Nearby category | 358 |
| Dried Black Pepper | Nearby category | 328 |
| Fresh Red Chilli | Nearby category | 324 |
| Turmeric Milk Powder | Nearby category | 303 |
Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.
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.