Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Fresh Prawns sourcing decisions with real market data
Fresh Prawns have 11 suppliers across 9 countries, with South Africa and Tanzania each holding 18.2% of the supply, and Belgium at 9.1%, so sourcing options are limited to a few key regions. The typical range is USD 523 - 2,400 per metric ton FOB, centered around a USD 673 median.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Fresh Prawns on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
13supply
Freshdi lists 13 active Fresh Prawns supply listings as of 2 November 2026.
11companies
Freshdi has 11 active Fresh Prawns suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 2 November 2026.
9origins
Freshdi Fresh Prawns suppliers come from 9 countries, led by South Africa at 18.2%, as of 2 November 2026.
Only 11 suppliers are currently active in the Fresh Prawns category, and just 2 of them updated their listings in the last 30 days — only 3 in the last 90. This low turnover suggests the market is stable but not dynamic, meaning buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a recurring source. With such a small pool, every conversation carries more weight and requires careful vetting before committing. There are 13 active listings for Fresh Prawns, which is a modest catalog size. While it doesn’t offer deep variety across grades or packaging, it still provides enough options for buyers to find a match without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote. The limited number of listings also implies that suppliers are prioritizing this category, so quality and consistency may be more reliable than in broader, less active categories. Nine countries supply Fresh Prawns, with South Africa making up just 18.2% of the supplier base. This broad geographic spread means buyers have multiple regional options to choose from, which helps reduce reliance on any single market — especially useful for those concerned about supply chain risks or seasonal availability in one region.
Freshdi recorded 2 buyer requests for Fresh Prawns globally in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Fresh Prawns suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Fresh Prawns 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?
Fresh Prawns had 1 new listing in the last 30 days, compared to 0 the month before. Only a handful of new listings appear each month, so the catalog changes slowly and most offers remain from earlier periods. That means buyers see a consistent set of prices and pack sizes, with little shift in the current supply mix. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that are otherwise similar.
Is the market busy?
1 of the 11 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the group is mostly made up of long-standing sellers. These suppliers have a history of consistent listings, which helps buyers assess reliability over time. The small number of new entries means the pool is stable but lacks recent expansion. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
218.2% of 11
19.1% of 11
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
8 of 11 suppliers are verified, more than half, so check the badge before contacting anyone. The typical reply comes within the day, which allows a buyer to get quick feedback from multiple suppliers. 4 of 11 list a certificate, so a named standard is available for a subset of sellers.
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 Fresh Prawns 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.
CIF40.1%
CIF is the leading trade term for Fresh Prawns supply on Freshdi at 40.1%, followed by FOB at 31.3% and CFR at 28.4%, as of 2 November 2026.
523–2400
USD/MT FOBFresh Prawns supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 523 and 2,400 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 673 across 29 listings, as of 2 November 2026.
20MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Fresh Prawns on Freshdi is 20 MT, with most listings between 1 and 20 MT, as of 2 November 2026.
9countries
South Africa (18.2%), Tanzania (18.2%) and Belgium (9.1%) lead Fresh Prawns supply origins on Freshdi, as of 2 November 2026.
Fresh Prawns listings show a typical price range of USD 523 - 2,400 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 673 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Fresh Prawns is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 1 to 20 MT, offering buyers a spectrum of order sizes from small to large. For Fresh Prawns, suppliers offer CIF at 40.1% and FOB at 31.3%, with CIF being the leading trade term among listings. Payment terms for Fresh Prawns are predominantly T/T at 49.3%, with L/C accounting for 38.4% of supplier listings.