Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Corn Seed market before you buy
South Africa (21.4%) leads the 14 Corn Seed suppliers, with Bangladesh and Belgium at 7.1% each, and supply spread across 12 countries. Buyer inquiries fell 95% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Corn Seed on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
23supply
As of 14 November 2026, 23 active Corn Seed supply listings are live on Freshdi.
14companies
As of 14 November 2026, 14 active Corn Seed suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
12origins
Freshdi Corn Seed suppliers come from 12 countries, led by South Africa at 21.4%, as of 14 November 2026.
-95% over 12m
Corn Seed drew 1 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, down 95% from the previous 30 days.
Only 14 suppliers are currently active in the Corn Seed category, and just one of them updated a listing in the last 30 days — a sign that the market is quiet and supply is stable, not dynamic. This small pool means each supplier is likely deeply entrenched in the market, so buyers can expect strong familiarity with specs, certifications, and regional requirements, but also need to act quickly since there’s little turnover. Just 23 listings are currently live, which suggests a narrow range of available grades, pack sizes, or varieties. For buyers with specific needs, this means a high chance of not finding a direct match — making direct outreach to suppliers essential rather than relying on a broad catalog search. Suppliers come from 12 countries, with South Africa making up 21.4% of the total. This geographic spread offers buyers flexibility in sourcing, especially for those looking to avoid over-reliance on any single nation, though South Africa remains the most represented origin and likely the most accessible entry point. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days — a 95% drop from the previous period — signaling a sharp decline in interest. This could mean reduced demand or a temporary lull, so buyers should treat this as a signal to act now, before the market cools further and availability tightens.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 3 buyer requests for Corn Seed globally.
- Freshdi lists 23 active Corn Seed supply listings from 14 suppliers in 12 countries, as of 14 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Corn Seed on Freshdi declined 95% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 64.87% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 268 days.
- Freshdi received 3 buyer requests for Corn Seed in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 23 active listings — 7.7 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Corn Seed suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Corn Seed 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 14 Corn Seed 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?
Corn Seed had 1 new listing in the last 30 days, compared to 0 the month before. Only a handful of new offers appeared, so the catalog remains largely unchanged from the previous month. That means buyers see mostly the same offers, with only a small chance of finding a different price or pack size. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is closer to today’s market.
Is the market busy?
4 of the 14 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new sellers. The pool includes both sellers with a long history and those who are still building their presence. This gives buyers more names to consider, but the newer ones have less history to evaluate. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
14 of 14 suppliers are verified, so every seller has the badge, and buyers can contact several at once. Replies typically come within the day, which helps keep sourcing rounds moving quickly. 11 of 14 list a certificate, and HACCP is held by 2 of them, making up 18.2% of the certified suppliers. For a shipment requiring HACCP, filter the list to include only those with that certification.
- Freshdi refreshed 3 of 23 Corn Seed supply listings (13.0%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 1 (4.3%) within 30 days.
- 9 of 14 Corn Seed suppliers on Freshdi (64.3%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 1 (7.1%) active within the last month, and 4 suppliers registered during the year.
- On Freshdi, 100.0% of Corn Seed suppliers are verified and the median first response to a Corn Seed inquiry is 3 hours as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 11 certified Freshdi Corn Seed supplier profiles, 18.2% hold HACCP, 9.1% hold Vanchai CEO, 9.1% hold Vangchai the CEO of Agriculture Consultancy Export/Import, 9.1% hold Agriculture Consultancy Export/Import Co. Ltd., and 9.1% hold ISO; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Corn Seed
Freshdi received 3 buyer requests for Corn Seed in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Corn Seed suppliers
23 listings from 14 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request detailing your required seed variety, quantity, and intended planting region to initiate the sourcing process. Browse live Corn Seed listings directly on Freshdi to see current availability and pricing, then contact a verified supplier to confirm terms, delivery timelines, and quality specifications before finalizing any purchase.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Corn Seed listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 26 October 2026 - 23 active listings and 1 buyer request.
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 Corn Seed
Corn Seed is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Garden Supplies on Freshdi. Corn Seed shares its group on Freshdi with Perennial Ryegrass Seeds, Torenia Seeds, Soil Improvers (Other), Herbal Seeds and Turnip Seeds. Freshdi maps Corn Seed to the commodity Corn Seed, HS code 1209. Buyers posted 3 requests for Corn Seed on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Corn Seed? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What to know about Corn Seed distributors
What Corn Seed distributors, wholesalers and other suppliers offer, and on which terms.
Which countries supply the most Corn Seed?
The largest group of Corn Seed suppliers on Freshdi is in South Africa (21%), then Bangladesh (7%) and Belgium (7%) (November 2026 data). With only 35% in the three leading countries, the Corn Seed suppliers come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 21% | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 7% | 1 |
| Belgium | 7% | 1 |
| Cameroon | 7% | 1 |
| Germany | 7% | 1 |
| India | 7% | 1 |
| Indonesia | 7% | 1 |
| Kenya | 7% | 1 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
Which categories are related to Corn Seed?
On Freshdi, Corn Seed belongs to Garden Supplies; related categories include Red Onion Seeds, Yellow Corn Seeds and Organic Soil Fertilizer. Red Onion Seeds is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 135 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Supplies | Group it belongs to | 11 |
| Red Onion Seeds | Neighbouring category | 135 |
| Yellow Corn Seeds | Neighbouring category | 127 |
| Organic Soil Fertilizer | Neighbouring category | 61 |
| Organic Compound Fertilizer | Neighbouring category | 56 |
| Organic Cow Dung | Neighbouring category | 54 |
| Organic Fertilizer | Neighbouring category | 52 |
| Organic Seaweed Fertilizer | Neighbouring category | 52 |
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.