Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Frozen Squid sourcing decisions with real market data
China (20.8%), India (17%) and Vietnam (13.2%) lead the 53 Frozen Squid suppliers, with 18 countries represented in total, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 700 - 3,500 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,935 median. Buyer inquiries fell 95.7% to 9 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Frozen Squid on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
129supply
Freshdi lists 129 active Frozen Squid supply listings as of 31 October 2026.
53companies
Freshdi has 53 active Frozen Squid suppliers, 0.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 31 October 2026.
18origins
Freshdi Frozen Squid suppliers come from 18 countries, led by China at 20.8%, as of 31 October 2026.
-95.7% over 12m
Freshdi received 9 buyer inquiries for Frozen Squid in the 30 days to 31 October 2026, down 95.7% from the previous 30 days.
53 suppliers are currently active in the Frozen Squid category, with a notable 5 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady level of engagement, meaning suppliers are responsive and likely maintaining current inventory levels — a key signal for buyers who want reliable, up-to-date supply information. 129 active listings are currently live, offering a broad range of options in terms of size, packaging, and processing. With this depth, buyers can quickly find a match that fits their specific needs without having to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. Suppliers come from 18 different countries, with China making up 20.8% of the total. This wide geographic spread means buyers have multiple sourcing options and can choose based on cost, quality, or compliance needs, reducing reliance on any single market. Buyer inquiries dropped 95.7% over the last 30 days — a sharp decline that suggests current demand is low. This could mean a window of opportunity for buyers to secure volume at favorable terms before interest rebounds, especially given the small number of suppliers.
Freshdi recorded 11 buyer requests for Frozen Squid globally in the 365 days to 31 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 129 active Frozen Squid supply listings from 53 suppliers in 18 countries, drawn from 16 source documents and 130 supply observations over the 365 days to 31 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Frozen Squid on Freshdi declined 95.7% in the 30 days to 31 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 117.81% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 356 days.
- Freshdi received 11 buyer requests for Frozen Squid in the 365 days to 31 October 2026 against 129 active listings — 11.7 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Frozen Squid 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.
- The most-contacted verified Frozen Squid supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 31 October 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 53 Frozen Squid suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 31 October 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 Squid had 12 new listings in the last 30 days, up from none the month before. That means buyers see updated options that weren’t available previously. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers to identify which ones are most current.
Is the market busy?
15 of the 53 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The group includes sellers with established records and those who are still building their presence on the platform. This spreads the choice across different experience levels, but buyers must assess each seller’s history to judge reliability. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
59.4% of 53
35.7% of 53
1732.1% of 53
Can these suppliers be trusted?
41 of 53 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. A majority of suppliers list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common, held by 8 of the 21 that list one. For shipments requiring food safety compliance, filtering for HACCP helps narrow the list to suppliers who meet that standard. For other requirements, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 20 of 129 Frozen Squid supply listings (15.5%) within 90 days to 31 October 2026, and 12 (9.3%) within 30 days.
- 41 of 53 Frozen Squid suppliers on Freshdi (77.4%) were active in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, with 5 (9.4%) active within the last month, and 15 suppliers registered during the year.
- 77.4% of Frozen Squid suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 31 October 2026.
- Among 21 certified Freshdi Frozen Squid supplier profiles, 38.1% hold HACCP, 23.8% hold HALAL, 19.0% hold BRCGS, 14.3% hold ISO, and 14.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION; 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 Squid 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.
CFR39.2%
CFR is the leading trade term for Frozen Squid supply on Freshdi at 39.2%, followed by FOB at 31% and CIF at 29.9%, as of 31 October 2026.
700–3500
USD/MT FOBFrozen Squid supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 700 and 3,500 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,935 across 17 listings, as of 31 October 2026.
18countries
China (20.8%), India (17%) and Vietnam (13.2%) lead Frozen Squid supply origins on Freshdi, as of 31 October 2026.
Frozen Squid listings show a typical price range of USD 700 - 3,500 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 1,935 per metric ton. Supplier trade terms for Frozen Squid are primarily CFR at 39.2%, with FOB at 31%, indicating that a significant portion of suppliers offer freight costs to the destination port. Payment terms for Frozen Squid are mainly L/C at 43.6%, followed by T/T at 37.5%, showing a strong preference for letters of credit among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 114 requests | 16 products | 0.1 |
| European Union | 25 requests | 16 products | 0.6 |
| ASEAN | 20 requests | 16 products | 0.8 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 15 requests | 16 products | 1.1 |
| China | 14 requests | 16 products | 1.1 |
Worldwide, 16 listings meet 114 buyer requests - 0.1 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The European Union sends 25 of those requests (21.9%), and there the same 16 listings make 0.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Chinese origin in 3 requests with no listings from China yet - an opening for Chinese suppliers - while India's 10 listings against 2 requests already give buyers plenty of choice.
- Freshdi had 16 Frozen Squid listings against 114 buyer requests (0.1 listings per request), and buyers in the European Union posted 25 of them (0.6 listings per request), in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
- Frozen Squid buyer requests on Freshdi asked for China 3 times with no listings and India 2 times against 10 listings, in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
- China (14), the United States (13) and Vietnam (10) sent the most of the 114 Frozen Squid buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Frozen Squid
Freshdi received 11 buyer requests for Frozen Squid in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Frozen Squid suppliers
129 listings from 53 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Frozen Squid listings on Freshdi have a median price of USD 1,935 per metric ton, FOB, based on 17 current listings. The price range spans from USD 700 to USD 3,500, indicating significant variation tied to quality, origin, and processing methods, so buyers must evaluate each listing individually rather than relying on a single average figure.
CFR is the most commonly used trade term for Frozen Squid, appearing in 39.2% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify the exact term each supplier uses, as discrepancies between buyer demand and supplier availability can impact shipping costs and delivery timelines.
L/C is the preferred payment term for Frozen Squid suppliers, used by 43.6% of them on Freshdi. This term offers security for both parties, especially for larger orders, though buyers should confirm the specific L/C conditions such as documents required and release terms before finalizing a deal.
77.4% of the 53 Frozen Squid suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 41 suppliers confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 21 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 8 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals about compliance and food safety standards.
Post a buying request detailing your required quantity, destination, and quality specifications, or browse the live Frozen Squid listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before placing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Frozen Squid listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 22 October 2026 - 129 active listings, 13 buyer requests, 16 source documents, and 130 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 Squid 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 Squid, 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.