Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Frozen Snail sourcing decisions with real market data
The United Kingdom holds 40% of the 5 Frozen Snail suppliers, ahead of India and Indonesia at 20% each, with supply concentrated in 4 countries. The typical range is USD 2,400 - 3,800 per metric ton FOB, centered around a USD 2,800 median, so buyers should compare offers closely for consistency.
About Frozen Snail
Freshdi files Frozen Snail under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products. Frozen Snail shares its group on Freshdi with Frozen Silver Pomfret Fish, Surimi Blocks, Corydoras Panda, Frozen Mahi Mahi Fillet and Frozen Raw Octopus. On Freshdi, Frozen Snail is tracked as Snails (HS code 0307). Frozen Snail drew 2 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Post a buying request for Frozen Snail on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Frozen Snail on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
10supply
10 Frozen Snail supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
5companies
Freshdi has 5 active Frozen Snail suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 15 November 2026.
4origins
Freshdi lists Frozen Snail suppliers from 4 countries, led by United Kingdom at 40.0%, as of 15 November 2026.
Only 5 suppliers are currently offering Frozen Snail on the platform, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just one did in the past 90. This means the supply is static and likely outdated, so buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a long-term option. With no recent activity, there’s little room for negotiation on terms or pricing, and buyers must act quickly to secure what’s available. There are just 10 listings live at the moment, which is a small catalog for a niche product. A buyer looking for a specific size, packaging, or quality is unlikely to find a match without direct outreach — the listings don’t reflect current market variety or freshness. Suppliers come from four countries, with the United Kingdom supplying 40% of the total. That gives buyers a modest range of options, but the UK’s dominance suggests it’s the primary source — others are likely secondary or regional, offering limited flexibility for sourcing alternatives.
Buyers posted 2 requests for Frozen Snail globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Frozen Snail 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 Snail 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?
Frozen Snail 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 remains largely unchanged from the prior period. That means buyers see mostly the same offers over time, with only minor updates. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
2 of the 5 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing sellers and those who have recently joined, which adds variety to the selection. A buyer can find both established and new names, but the newer ones have less history to assess. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
5 of 5 suppliers are verified, so the badge is present on every seller, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. A certificate is listed by only 1 of 5 suppliers.
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 Snail 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.
FCA97.4%
FCA is the leading trade term for Frozen Snail supply on Freshdi at 97.4%, followed by CIF at 0.8% and FOB at 0.8%, as of 15 November 2026.
2400–3800
USD/MT FOBTypical Frozen Snail supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 2,400 to 3,800 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 2,800 across 23 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
1MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Frozen Snail on Freshdi is 1 MT, with most listings between 1 and 2 MT, as of 15 November 2026.
4countries
United Kingdom (40%), India (20%) and Indonesia (20%) lead Frozen Snail supply origins on Freshdi, as of 15 November 2026.
Frozen Snail listings show a typical price range of USD 2,400 - 3,800 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 2,800. The typical minimum order quantity for Frozen Snail is 1 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 1 to 2 MT, offering buyers a narrow but consistent order size window. Suppliers for Frozen Snail predominantly offer FCA at 97.4% of listings, with CIF at 0.8%, indicating that freight and delivery responsibilities are generally assigned to the buyer after the goods are handed over at a specified location. T/T is the most common payment term for Frozen Snail at 68.5%, with the remaining 22% of suppliers using other terms, suggesting a strong reliance on bank transfers for transaction completion.
Buying Frozen Snail wholesale: the reference
The details below describe how Frozen Snail is sold wholesale and what to check before you buy.
What is the price of Frozen Snail per unit?
Across Snails on Freshdi, offers are typically priced at $2,400–$3,800/ton FOB, a reference for Frozen Snail as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $2,400–$3,800/ton | 1–2 tons | FOB |
Figures from Snails give an order of magnitude only; ask Frozen Snail suppliers for their own quotes.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Frozen Snail suppliers use?
As of November 2026, Snails offers on Freshdi most often state FCA (97%) and T/T (68%); Frozen Snail terms may differ.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FCA | Incoterm | 97% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 1% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 1% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 1% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 0% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 0% |
| T/T | Payment term | 68% |
Terms across Snails are a guide; agree the Frozen Snail terms deal by deal.
Which categories are related to Frozen Snail?
Frozen Snail is part of Seafood & Aquatic Products on Freshdi, next to Fish, Whole Frozen Fish and Frozen Whole Fish. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Fish (339 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Aquatic Products | Parent group | 14 |
| Fish | Nearby category | 339 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Nearby category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Nearby category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Nearby category | 275 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Nearby category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Nearby category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Nearby category | 246 |
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.