Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Frozen Sardine sourcing decisions with real market data
India, South Africa, and the United States each hold 13.8% of the 29 Frozen Sardine suppliers, with 17 countries represented in total, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 500 - 555 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 550 median, meaning most offers cluster near the upper end of the range. Buyer inquiries fell 20% to 48 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Frozen Sardine on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
58supply
Freshdi lists 58 active Frozen Sardine supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
29companies
Freshdi has 29 active Frozen Sardine suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
17origins
Freshdi Frozen Sardine suppliers come from 17 countries, led by India at 13.8%, as of 1 November 2026.
-20% over 12m
Freshdi received 48 buyer inquiries for Frozen Sardine in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 20% from the previous 30 days.
29 suppliers are currently active in the Frozen Sardine category, with 5 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. That level of activity suggests a steady flow of new or revised offers, meaning buyers can expect fresh pricing and specifications without long waits. While not the largest group, the consistent updates show suppliers are maintaining engagement with the market. There are 58 active listings for Frozen Sardine, offering a range of pack sizes, grades, and processing details. This breadth means buyers can find a close match to their needs without having to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. The volume also implies that suppliers are treating this category as a priority, not a side offering. Suppliers come from 17 different countries, with India making up just 13.8% of the total. This wide geographic spread gives buyers flexibility in choosing origins based on cost, quality, or compliance needs—especially useful for those looking to diversify risk or avoid reliance on any single region. Buyer inquiries dropped 20% to 48 in the last 30 days compared to the previous period. While the number is still above average, the decline suggests reduced demand or market saturation, which could mean suppliers are currently less busy. Buyers may want to act soon to secure availability before interest rebounds.
Freshdi recorded 6 buyer requests for Frozen Sardine globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 58 active Frozen Sardine supply listings from 29 suppliers in 17 countries, drawn from 71 source documents and 401 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Frozen Sardine on Freshdi declined 20% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 93.46% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 333 days.
- Freshdi received 6 buyer requests for Frozen Sardine in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 58 active listings — 9.7 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Frozen Sardine suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Frozen Sardine 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 29 Frozen Sardine 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?
Frozen Sardine gained 5 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 4 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate than last month, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent entries. Compare the listing dates when evaluating similar offers to see which one is closer to today’s availability.
Is the market busy?
13 of the 29 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The category includes both long-standing and newly joined sellers, which expands the pool of potential suppliers. A buyer can explore a wider range of options, but newer sellers have less history to assess. Review each supplier’s listing history before initiating contact.
517.2% of 29
620.7% of 29
827.6% of 29
Can these suppliers be trusted?
24 of 29 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so it's safe to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 9 of 29 suppliers, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by 1 of them. For shipments requiring origin documentation, filter for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 12 of 58 Frozen Sardine supply listings (20.7%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 5 (8.6%) within 30 days.
- 23 of 29 Frozen Sardine suppliers on Freshdi (79.3%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 5 (17.2%) active within the last month, and 13 suppliers registered during the year.
- 82.8% of Frozen Sardine suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 9 certified Freshdi Frozen Sardine supplier profiles, 11.1% hold Registration Certificate , 11.1% hold VAT , 11.1% hold REGISTRATION CERT., 11.1% hold FDA 67470, and 11.1% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN; 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 Frozen Sardine 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.
CFR49.4%
CFR is the leading trade term for Frozen Sardine supply on Freshdi at 49.4%, followed by CIF at 26.4% and FOB at 18.1%, as of 1 November 2026.
500–555
USD/MT FOBFrozen Sardine supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 500 and 555 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 550 across 31 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
24MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Frozen Sardine on Freshdi is 24 MT, with most listings between 24 and 54 MT, as of 1 November 2026.
17countries
India (13.8%), South Africa (13.8%) and United States (13.8%) lead Frozen Sardine supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Frozen Sardine listings show a typical price range of USD 500 - 555 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 550. The typical minimum order quantity for Frozen Sardine is 24 MT, with most suppliers setting order sizes within the range of 24 - 54 MT. Supplier trade terms for Frozen Sardine are predominantly CFR at 49.4%, followed by CIF at 26.4%, indicating that most suppliers arrange freight costs to the destination port but do not cover insurance. For Frozen Sardine, payment terms are split evenly between L/C at 38.4% and T/T at 37.9%, with both methods being widely used across listings.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 313 requests | 71 products | 0.2 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 68 requests | 71 products | 1.0 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 52 requests | 71 products | 1.4 |
| USMCA | 50 requests | 71 products | 1.4 |
| United States | 44 requests | 71 products | 1.6 |
Worldwide, 71 listings meet 313 buyer requests - 0.2 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 68 of those requests (21.7%), and there the same 71 listings make 1 listing per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Indian origin in 6 requests against 16 listings (0.38 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so India's supply is well-covered; Canada's 5 requests against 2 listings (2.5 requests per listing) - more requests than listings, an opening for Canadian suppliers; Myanmar's 4 requests with 0 listings - no current listing offers it, a clear opening.
- Freshdi had 71 Frozen Sardine listings against 313 buyer requests (0.2 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 68 of them (1 listings per request), in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- Frozen Sardine buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 6 times against 16 listings, Canada 5 times against 2 listings and Myanmar 4 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- The United States (44), India (22) and Oman (19) sent the most of the 313 Frozen Sardine 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.
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58 listings from 29 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Frozen Sardine listings on Freshdi have a median price of USD 550 per metric ton, FOB, based on 31 current listings. The price range spans from USD 500 to USD 555, indicating a tight market with minimal variation, so buyers can expect consistent pricing across most suppliers without significant fluctuations in cost per unit.
The typical minimum order quantity for Frozen Sardine is 24 MT, with the lowest listed at 24 MT and the highest at 54 MT. This range suggests that while 24 MT is the standard starting point, suppliers offer flexibility for larger volumes, giving buyers with specific demand profiles options to scale their orders accordingly.
CFR is the most commonly used trade term for Frozen Sardine, appearing in 49.4% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each quote uses CFR, as this term defines the point of risk transfer and cost responsibility, which directly affects shipping and logistics planning.
L/C is the preferred payment term for Frozen Sardine suppliers, used by 38.4% of them on Freshdi. While not the majority, it remains a standard option for buyers seeking secure, bank-verified transactions, especially when dealing with international shipments or new suppliers.
Post a buying request describing your required volume, destination, and quality standards, or browse the live Frozen Sardine listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Frozen Sardine listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 29 October 2026 - 58 active listings, 6 buyer requests, 71 source documents, and 401 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 Frozen Sardine 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 Frozen Sardine, 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.