Freshdi Market Insight
Chocolate suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
Vietnam (8.5%), Germany (7.9%) and India (6.1%) are among the top supplier countries for 164 Chocolate suppliers across 45 countries. The typical range is USD 750 - 3,514 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 2,158 median. Buyer inquiries fell 41.7% to 7 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Chocolate on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
1,766supply
Freshdi lists 1,766 active Chocolate supply listings as of 14 November 2026.
164companies
Freshdi counts 164 active Chocolate suppliers, 1.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
45origins
Freshdi Chocolate suppliers come from 45 countries, led by Vietnam at 8.5%, as of 14 November 2026.
-41.7% over 12m
Chocolate drew 7 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, down 41.7% from the previous 30 days.
164 suppliers are actively offering Chocolate on the platform, with 29 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady level of engagement — buyers can expect fresh inventory and updated terms, which helps in securing current pricing and availability without relying on outdated posts. There are 1,766 active Chocolate listings, covering a wide range of types, packaging, and grades. This depth means buyers can find a close match for their specific needs — whether it's dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or a particular bar size — without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Suppliers come from 45 different countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach means buyers aren’t limited to a single origin and can compare options based on quality, certifications, or shipping logistics, giving them more flexibility in sourcing decisions. Buyer inquiries dropped 41.7% to just 7 in the last 30 days compared to the previous period — a sharp decline that may indicate reduced demand or seasonal shifts. While it’s not a sign of supply issues, it suggests buyers should act quickly to secure current offers before interest rebounds.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 146 buyer requests for Chocolate globally.
- Freshdi lists 1,766 active Chocolate supply listings from 164 suppliers in 45 countries, drawn from 1,390 source documents and 10,504 supply observations over the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Compared with the previous 30 days, buyer inquiries for Chocolate on Freshdi declined 41.7% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, with 108.64% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 336 days.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 146 buyer requests for Chocolate on Freshdi met 1,766 active listings, 12.1 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Chocolate 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.
- In the 30 days to 14 November 2026, the most-contacted verified Chocolate supplier on Freshdi got 0 buyer inquiries and answered 91% of them.
- 2 of the 164 Chocolate suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, 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?
Chocolate gained 59 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 26 seen the month before. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
13 of the 164 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The group is dominated by sellers with a long history of listings, which gives buyers a consistent base of familiar names. The small number of new entries means most of the shortlist will come from established sellers with proven records. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.
2917.7% of 164
169.8% of 164
3420.7% of 164
Can these suppliers be trusted?
143 of 164 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 74 of 164 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most common, held by 14 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with that standard.
- 193 of 1,766 Chocolate supply listings on Freshdi (10.9%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 59 (3.3%) within 30 days.
- 117 of 164 Chocolate suppliers on Freshdi (71.3%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 29 (17.7%) active within the last month, and 13 suppliers registered during the year.
- As of 14 November 2026, 87.2% of Chocolate suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 74 certified Chocolate supplier profiles on Freshdi, 18.9% hold HALAL, 12.2% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 10.8% hold ISO, 10.8% hold HACCP, and 5.4% 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 Chocolate 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.
CIF46.1%
As of 14 November 2026, CIF leads the trade terms of Chocolate supply on Freshdi at 46.1%, followed by FCA at 18.6% and FOB at 17.8%.
750–3514
USD/MT FOBTypical Chocolate supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 750 to 3,514 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 2,158 across 112 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
45countries
Vietnam (8.5%), Germany (7.9%) and India (6.1%) lead Chocolate supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 November 2026.
Chocolate listings show a typical price range of USD 750 - 3,514 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 2,158. Chocolate suppliers offer CIF at 46.1% and FCA at 18.6%, with CIF the leading trade term among listings. For Chocolate, payment is primarily made via T/T at 72.1%, with Western Union used in 6.1% of cases.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 825 requests | 1,390 products | 1.7 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 177 requests | 1,390 products | 7.9 |
| USMCA | 163 requests | 1,390 products | 8.5 |
| United States | 144 requests | 1,390 products | 9.7 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 116 requests | 1,390 products | 12.0 |
Globally, 1,390 listings meet 825 buyer requests - 1.7 listings per request, so buyers have choice and suppliers compete. The Middle East & North Africa sends 177 requests (21.5%), and there the same 1,390 listings make 7.9 listings per request. With more listings than requests, a supplier needs a sharp price or terms to win each request. Quote the global or the Middle East & North Africa figure to match your market - the two are not interchangeable.
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Buyers ask for German origin in 18 requests against 188 listings (0.1 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so buyers have choice; French origin sees 10 requests against 501 listings (0.02 requests per listing) - again, more listings than requests; Italian origin has 9 requests against 3 listings (3 requests per listing) - more requests than listings, an opening for Italian suppliers.
- Freshdi had 1,390 Chocolate listings against 825 buyer requests (1.7 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 177 of them (7.9 listings per request), in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Chocolate buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Germany 18 times against 188 listings, France 10 times against 501 listings and Italy 9 times against 3 listings, in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- The United States (144), the United Arab Emirates (58) and India (43) sent the most of the 825 Chocolate buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 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 Chocolate
Freshdi received 146 buyer requests for Chocolate in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Chocolate suppliers
1,766 listings from 164 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Chocolate prices on Freshdi range from USD 750 to USD 3,514 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 2,158 based on 112 current listings. This wide spread indicates that quality, origin, and processing method significantly influence pricing, so buyers must specify exact grade and requirements when requesting quotes to avoid misalignment with supplier offerings.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Chocolate, appearing in 46.1% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While it's a standard option, buyers should verify the exact term each supplier uses, as some may offer FOB or other terms, which can affect shipping costs and delivery timelines.
T/T is the dominant payment term for Chocolate suppliers, used by 72.1% of them on Freshdi. This term is standard for international orders, but buyers should confirm the exact payment schedule and conditions with each supplier to ensure alignment with their own financial processes and risk tolerance.
87.2% of the 164 Chocolate suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 143 verified accounts, which provides a strong foundation of reliability. Additionally, 74 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 14 suppliers, giving buyers clear benchmarks to assess compliance and suitability for specific markets.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse the live Chocolate listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Chocolate listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 - 1,766 active listings, 125 buyer requests, 1,390 source documents, and 10,504 supply observations from the same 365-day window. 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 Chocolate 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 Chocolate, 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 Chocolate
Chocolate is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Snack & Confectionary on Freshdi. Chocolate shares its group on Freshdi with Schogetten Chocolate Bar, Assorted Dessert Mix, Jollytime Popcorn, Chocolate Crunchies and Sago Crackers. On Freshdi, Chocolate is tracked as Chocolate (HS code 1806). Buyers posted 146 requests for Chocolate on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Chocolate? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Chocolate export offers in detail
A reference for importers buying Chocolate from exporters: the facts of this category, then the shared trade terms.
Which countries supply the most Chocolate?
As of November 2026, 8% of the Chocolate suppliers on Freshdi are based in Vietnam, ahead of Germany (8%) and India (6%). The Chocolate suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 22%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8% | 14 |
| Germany | 8% | 13 |
| India | 6% | 10 |
| Poland | 6% | 10 |
| Indonesia | 5% | 8 |
| United States | 5% | 8 |
| Brazil | 4% | 7 |
| South Africa | 4% | 7 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
What trade and payment terms come with Chocolate offers?
Chocolate offers on Freshdi most often state CIF (46%), as of November 2026. FCA (19%) come next. With CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 46% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 19% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 18% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 7% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 7% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 2% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 1% |
| DPU | Incoterm | 1% |
Agree the Incoterm and the payment term first, because they change the price and the risk.
What other products sit next to Chocolate?
On Freshdi, Chocolate belongs to Snack & Confectionary; related categories include Premium Quality Cookies, Chips and Kernels. Among them, Premium Quality Cookies counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 426.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Snack & Confectionary | Broader category | 290 |
| Premium Quality Cookies | Same-group category | 426 |
| Chips | Same-group category | 192 |
| Kernels | Same-group category | 187 |
| Flakes | Same-group category | 150 |
| Gum | Same-group category | 128 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | Same-group category | 127 |
| Sweet Potato Chips | Same-group category | 117 |
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.