Freshdi Market Insight
Food Grade Sugar market data to source with confidence
India (11.8%), China (9.1%), and the United States (7%) are among the top supplier nations for 186 Food Grade Sugar suppliers, spread across 43 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Food Grade Sugar on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
1,086supply
Buyers can compare 1,086 active Food Grade Sugar supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
186companies
Freshdi has 186 active Food Grade Sugar suppliers, 1.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
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Freshdi Food Grade Sugar suppliers come from 43 countries, led by India at 11.8%, as of 14 November 2026.
186 suppliers are actively offering Food Grade Sugar, with 33 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days and 59 in the last 90. This level of activity shows a steady flow of new or refreshed offers, meaning buyers can expect current pricing, quality details, and lead times to be regularly updated—reducing the risk of outdated or stale information in their sourcing decisions. There are 1,086 active listings, covering a wide range of grades, pack sizes, and certifications. With such depth, buyers are likely to find a close match to their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes, saving time and effort in the sourcing process. Suppliers come from 43 different countries, with India making up just 11.8% of the total. This broad geographic spread means buyers have access to diverse origins, allowing them to compare quality, cost, and logistics options across regions—offering flexibility to hedge against supply disruptions or preferential trade policies.
- As of 14 November 2026, 186 suppliers in 43 countries offer 1,086 active Food Grade Sugar supply listings on Freshdi.
- Freshdi received 118 buyer requests for Food Grade Sugar in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 1,086 active listings — 9.2 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Food Grade Sugar 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 Food Grade Sugar supplier on Freshdi got 0 buyer inquiries and answered 91% of them.
- 2 of the 186 Food Grade Sugar 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?
Food Grade Sugar had 59 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 38 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate than a month ago, so the catalog a buyer browses today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing date with older offers when evaluating price or packaging options.
Is the market busy?
Only 1 of the 186 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is mostly composed of long-standing sellers. Buyers here interact with suppliers who have a consistent history of listing, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The small number of new entries limits the range of new names available for consideration. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
3317.7% of 186
2614.0% of 186
4725.3% of 186
Can these suppliers be trusted?
164 of 186 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 87 of 186 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most common, held by 16 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with that standard.
- 182 of 1,086 Food Grade Sugar supply listings on Freshdi (16.8%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 59 (5.4%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 146 of 186 Food Grade Sugar suppliers on Freshdi (78.5%) were active, with 33 (17.7%) active within the last month, and 1 new suppliers registered.
- 88.2% of Food Grade Sugar suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Across 87 certified Food Grade Sugar supplier profiles on Freshdi, 18.4% hold HALAL, 13.8% hold HACCP, 9.2% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 9.2% hold ISO, and 8.0% hold ISO22000; one profile can hold several certificates.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Food Grade Sugar
Freshdi received 118 buyer requests for Food Grade Sugar in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Food Grade Sugar suppliers
1,086 listings from 186 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
88.2% of the 186 Food Grade Sugar suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 164 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. An additional 87 suppliers have listed a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 16 suppliers, providing buyers with clear, tangible assurance of quality and compliance before initiating contact.
Post a buying request describing the required grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Food Grade Sugar listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and verify certifications 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 Food Grade Sugar listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 26 October 2026 - 1,086 active listings and 112 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 Food Grade Sugar
Freshdi files Food Grade Sugar under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Alcoholic Beverage. Food Grade Sugar shares its group on Freshdi with Melon Flavored Beer, Olmeca Silver Tequila, Laurent Perrier Champagne, Chilean White Wine and Bavaria Lager Beer. Buyers posted 118 requests for Food Grade Sugar on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Food Grade Sugar? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Food Grade Sugar bulk price and MOQ: the reference
What a Food Grade Sugar quote depends on in this category: the offers, the MOQ and the terms they state.
Which countries export Food Grade Sugar?
On Freshdi, Food Grade Sugar comes most often from India (12% of suppliers), followed by China (9%) and United States (7%), as of November 2026. The Food Grade Sugar suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 28%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 12% | 22 |
| China | 9% | 17 |
| United States | 7% | 13 |
| South Africa | 5% | 10 |
| Tanzania | 5% | 10 |
| Thailand | 5% | 10 |
| Vietnam | 5% | 9 |
| Nigeria | 4% | 8 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which similar categories can Food Grade Sugar importers browse?
Freshdi lists Food Grade Sugar under Alcoholic Beverage, alongside Beverage, Food Beverage and Food Grade Ethanol. Beverage is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 281 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverage | Broader category | 133 |
| Beverage | Nearby category | 281 |
| Food Beverage | Nearby category | 205 |
| Food Grade Ethanol | Nearby category | 175 |
| Food Grade Alcohol | Nearby category | 174 |
| High Purity Ethanol | Nearby category | 119 |
| Natural White Wine | Nearby category | 94 |
| Beer | Nearby category | 79 |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
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.