Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Ethylene market before you buy
South Africa (28.6%) leads Ethylene supply, with Angola (14.3%) and Iran (14.3%) close behind, among 7 total suppliers across 6 countries.
About Ethylene
Freshdi files Ethylene under Chemicals > Chemicals & Allied Products. Next to Ethylene, Freshdi lists Laboratory Chemicals, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Monofluorophosphate, Fatty Acid Oil and Aromatic Substances in the same group. Post a buying request for Ethylene on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Ethylene 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 7 active Ethylene supply listings on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
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As of 15 November 2026, 7 active Ethylene suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Freshdi lists Ethylene suppliers from 6 countries, led by South Africa at 28.6%, as of 15 November 2026.
Only 7 suppliers are currently active in the Ethylene category, and just one of them updated a listing in the last 30 days. This low turnover suggests the market is stable but not dynamic—buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a pool of options with regular refreshes. The small supplier base means every conversation carries more weight and requires careful vetting. There are just 7 active listings for Ethylene, which means the range of specs, grades, or packaging is limited. A buyer with specific requirements may not find a match in the catalog and will likely need to reach out directly to suppliers for custom terms or adjustments. Suppliers come from 6 different countries, with South Africa accounting for 28.6% of the total. This spread offers some geographic flexibility, but the concentration in one country means buyers should assess South Africa’s regulatory and logistical advantages as a primary sourcing point, with others serving as secondary options if needed.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Ethylene suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Ethylene 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?
Ethylene had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, after zero the month before. Only a handful of new listings appeared, so the catalog is not growing quickly and older offers remain dominant. A buyer sees a limited number of recent entries, which means most available offers are from earlier periods. Check the listing date when comparing offers to see which one is closer to current availability.
Is the market busy?
No supplier joined in the last 12 months, so all sellers have been on the platform for at least a year. The group is stable and built on long-standing presence, which means each supplier has a consistent history of listings. The lack of new entries means buyers don’t gain access to fresh sellers or new terms. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
All 7 suppliers are verified, so the badge is present for every seller and can be checked before contacting. 5 of 7 list a certificate, so a majority of sellers have formal documentation. Ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front if the requirement is not already met.
Ethylene trading companies and suppliers in detail
What Ethylene distributors, wholesalers and other suppliers offer, and on which terms.
Which categories are related to Ethylene?
Freshdi lists Ethylene under Chemicals & Allied Products, alongside Food Grade Glycerin, Industrial-Grade Solution and Gluten Free Flour. Food Grade Glycerin is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 175 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals & Allied Products | Broader category | 5 |
| Food Grade Glycerin | Same-group category | 175 |
| Industrial-Grade Solution | Same-group category | 89 |
| Gluten Free Flour | Same-group category | 60 |
| Industrial Detergent Powder | Same-group category | 42 |
| Fatty Acid Oil | Same-group category | 37 |
| Potassium | Same-group category | 34 |
| Wheat Gluten Powder | Same-group category | 30 |
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.