Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Cotton sourcing decisions with real market data
India (19.4%) and Pakistan (11.1%) lead the 108 Cotton suppliers, with South Africa at 6.5%. The typical range is USD 1,600 - 2,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,800 median, which remains consistent across most listings. Buyer inquiries fell 63.6% to 4 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Cotton on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
250supply
Freshdi lists 250 active Cotton supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
108companies
Freshdi has 108 active Cotton suppliers, 0.8% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
30origins
Freshdi Cotton suppliers come from 30 countries, led by India at 19.4%, as of 1 November 2026.
-63.6% over 12m
Freshdi received 4 buyer inquiries for Cotton in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 63.6% from the previous 30 days.
108 suppliers are actively offering Cotton on the platform, providing a solid base of options for buyers to compare. While not the largest category in terms of supplier volume, this number ensures there’s enough competition to keep pricing transparent and terms negotiable without relying on a single source. 250 active listings mean a wide range of grades, pack sizes, and quality specs are currently available. This depth allows buyers to find a close match without needing to start from scratch with a custom request, especially when looking for specific applications like textile or industrial use. Suppliers come from 30 countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach means buyers can source from regions with different growing conditions, certifications, or trade policies—giving flexibility to mitigate risks like supply disruptions or quality inconsistencies. Only 4 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a sharp 63.6% drop from the previous period. This decline suggests reduced demand or buyer hesitation, which may mean current suppliers have more availability than usual—offering a rare window to secure volume at favorable terms.
Freshdi recorded 43 buyer requests for Cotton globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 250 active Cotton supply listings from 108 suppliers in 30 countries, drawn from 14 source documents and 116 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Cotton on Freshdi declined 63.6% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 94.6% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 268 days.
- Freshdi received 43 buyer requests for Cotton in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 250 active listings — 5.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Cotton suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Cotton 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.
- 0 of the 108 Cotton suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 1 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?
Cotton had 18 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 20 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 identical.
Is the market busy?
5 of the 108 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing ones. The supplier pool is dominated by sellers with established listing histories, which makes it easier to assess consistency over time. Fewer new names mean a buyer’s shortlist will largely consist of familiar suppliers. Review each supplier’s listing history before initiating contact.
1211.1% of 108
2018.5% of 108
3027.8% of 108
Can these suppliers be trusted?
90 of 108 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so it's safe to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 39 of 108 suppliers, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for suppliers with FDA_REGISTRATION before reaching out.
- Freshdi refreshed 52 of 250 Cotton supply listings (20.8%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 18 (7.2%) within 30 days.
- 92 of 108 Cotton suppliers on Freshdi (85.2%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 12 (11.1%) active within the last month, and 5 suppliers registered during the year.
- 83.3% of Cotton suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 39 certified Freshdi Cotton supplier profiles, 12.8% hold ISO, 7.7% hold SGS, 7.7% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 7.7% hold HACCP, and 7.7% hold HALAL; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
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 Cotton 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.
FOB38.7%
FOB is the leading trade term for Cotton supply on Freshdi at 38.7%, followed by CIF at 35% and CFR at 22.6%, as of 1 November 2026.
1600–2000
USD/MT FOBCotton supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 1,600 and 2,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,800 across 10 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
50MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Cotton on Freshdi is 50 MT, with most listings between 1 and 50 MT, as of 1 November 2026.
30countries
India (19.4%), Pakistan (11.1%) and South Africa (6.5%) lead Cotton supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Cotton listings show a typical price range of USD 1,600 - 2,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 1,800. The typical minimum order quantity for Cotton is 50 MT, with most suppliers offering order sizes within the common range of 1 to 50 MT, providing flexibility across different buyer needs. Cotton suppliers offer FOB at 38.7% and CIF at 35%, with FOB being the most frequently used trade term, indicating that freight responsibilities are typically borne by the buyer. For Cotton, payment is primarily made via T/T at 43.9%, with MoneyGram used at 15.5%, showing a strong preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 18 requests | 14 products | 0.8 |
| United States | 5 requests | 14 products | 2.8 |
| Bangladesh | 2 requests | 14 products | 7.0 |
| China | 2 requests | 14 products | 7.0 |
| Ecuador | 2 requests | 14 products | 7.0 |
Worldwide, 14 listings meet 18 buyer requests - 0.8 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The United States sends 5 of those requests (27.8%), and there the same 14 listings make 2.8 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests globally, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Bangladeshi origin in 3 requests with no listings from this origin yet - an opening for Bangladeshi suppliers - while Greece's 10 listings against 2 requests already give buyers choice, and India's 2 listings match exactly with 2 requests.
- Freshdi had 14 Cotton listings against 18 buyer requests (0.8 listings per request), and buyers in the United States posted 5 of them (2.8 listings per request), in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- Cotton buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Bangladesh 3 times with no listings, Greece 2 times against 10 listings and India 2 times against 2 listings, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- The United States (5), Bangladesh (2) and China (2) sent the most of the 18 Cotton buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Cotton
Freshdi received 43 buyer requests for Cotton in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Cotton suppliers
250 listings from 108 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Cotton prices on Freshdi range from USD 1,600 to USD 2,000 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 1,800 based on 10 current listings. This narrow range indicates consistent pricing, but buyers should note that quality, fiber type, and origin can influence actual deal terms beyond the median figure.
The typical minimum order quantity for Cotton is 50 MT, with listings ranging from 1 to 50 MT. While the high end matches the typical value, smaller volumes are still available, offering flexibility for buyers with limited initial needs or testing requirements.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Cotton, appearing in 38.7% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify the term explicitly when requesting quotes, as not all suppliers offer FOB, and alternative terms may affect logistics and cost structures.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Cotton suppliers, used by 43.9% of them on Freshdi. This term is standard for large-volume transactions, though buyers should confirm the exact split and conditions with each supplier before finalizing any order.
83.3% of Cotton suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 90 out of 108 suppliers. A further 39 list a certificate, with FDA registration being the most common at 3 suppliers, providing a clear signal of compliance and quality standards for buyers evaluating reliability.
Post a buying request detailing your required volume, grade, and destination, or browse live Cotton listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Cotton listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 26 October 2026 - 250 active listings, 54 buyer requests, 14 source documents, and 116 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 Cotton 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 Cotton, 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.