Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Darjeeling Black Tea sourcing decisions with real market data
Vietnam (23.5%), India (21%) and Sri Lanka (11.1%) are the top contributors to the 81 Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers, with supply spread across 24 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Darjeeling Black Tea on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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Buyers can compare 185 active Darjeeling Black Tea supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
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As of 14 November 2026, 81 active Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 24 countries, led by Vietnam at 23.5%, as of 14 November 2026.
81 suppliers are actively offering Darjeeling Black Tea, with 15 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady flow of new or refreshed information, meaning buyers can expect current pricing, quality updates, and availability changes — not just static old posts. A dynamic supplier base like this helps buyers stay ahead of supply shifts and negotiate with more recent, relevant data. 185 listings are currently active, covering a wide range of packaging, grades, and origin details. That depth means buyers can find a close match for their specific needs — whether it's a particular leaf size, packaging type, or certification — without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Suppliers come from 24 countries, with Vietnam leading at 23.5%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility to source based on cost, harvest timing, or regional quality profiles, reducing reliance on any single origin and offering more options to hedge against supply disruptions.
- 185 active Darjeeling Black Tea listings from 81 suppliers across 24 countries are on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi received 25 buyer requests for Darjeeling Black Tea in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 185 active listings — 7.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Darjeeling Black Tea 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.
- The most-contacted verified Darjeeling Black Tea supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- As of 14 November 2026, 1 of 81 Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified and answer at least 70% of inquiries.
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?
Darjeeling Black Tea saw 10 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 5 from the previous month. Check the listing date when comparing two similar offers.
Is the market busy?
No suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is made up entirely of long-standing sellers. Every supplier has a history of listings, which makes it easier to assess consistency in supply and pricing. The lack of new entries means buyers are limited to sellers they already know, and there's no new entry point to explore. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
1518.5% of 81
78.6% of 81
2125.9% of 81
Can these suppliers be trusted?
69 of 81 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can contact several verified suppliers at once. A majority of suppliers list a certificate, 34 of 81, and HACCP is held by 3 of them, which is 8.8% of those who list one. For a shipment requiring HACCP compliance, filtering for that certification helps narrow the list. For any other requirement, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 35 of 185 Darjeeling Black Tea supply listings on Freshdi (18.9%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 10 (5.4%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 61 of 81 Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi (75.3%) were active, with 15 (18.5%) active within the last month, and 0 new suppliers registered.
- As of 14 November 2026, 85.2% of Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Among 34 certified Freshdi Darjeeling Black Tea supplier profiles, 14.7% hold ISO, 11.8% hold GMP, 8.8% hold HACCP, 8.8% hold FSSAI, and 8.8% hold ISO22000; 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 Darjeeling Black Tea
Freshdi received 25 buyer requests for Darjeeling Black Tea in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers
185 listings from 81 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
85.2% of the 81 Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 69 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. A total of 34 suppliers list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common certification held by 3 suppliers, providing buyers with clear, verifiable quality signals when evaluating potential partners for sourcing.
Post a buying request describing the grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Darjeeling Black Tea listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes and confirm availability before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Darjeeling Black Tea listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 3 November 2026 - 185 active listings and 24 buyer requests.
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 Darjeeling Black Tea
Darjeeling Black Tea is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Tea & Tea Leaves on Freshdi. Next to Darjeeling Black Tea, Freshdi lists Fruit-Infused Tea, Oolong Tea, Gyokuro Green Tea, Purple Tea and Ahmad Peach Tea in the same group. Buyers posted 25 requests for Darjeeling Black Tea on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Darjeeling Black Tea on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Darjeeling Black Tea distributors and suppliers: the reference
A reference for sourcing Darjeeling Black Tea through wholesalers and distributors: the facts of this category first.
Which countries supply the most Darjeeling Black Tea?
On Freshdi, Darjeeling Black Tea comes most often from Vietnam (24% of suppliers), followed by India (21%) and Sri Lanka (11%), as of November 2026. No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 56% of the Darjeeling Black Tea suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24% | 19 |
| India | 21% | 17 |
| Sri Lanka | 11% | 9 |
| Kenya | 7% | 6 |
| South Africa | 5% | 4 |
| Indonesia | 4% | 3 |
| Tanzania | 4% | 3 |
| Pakistan | 2% | 2 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which categories are related to Darjeeling Black Tea?
Darjeeling Black Tea is part of Tea & Tea Leaves on Freshdi, next to Tea, Dried Black Tea and Organic Green Tea. Of these, Tea has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 301.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tea & Tea Leaves | Group it belongs to | 14 |
| Tea | Related category | 301 |
| Dried Black Tea | Related category | 167 |
| Organic Green Tea | Related category | 158 |
| Bulk Green Tea | Related category | 143 |
| Bulk Black Tea | Related category | 139 |
| Organic Black Tea | Related category | 138 |
| Black Tea Powder | Related category | 136 |
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.