Freshdi Market Insight
Source Frozen Whole Herring with real supply and demand data
Vietnam (10.6%) leads the 198 Frozen Whole Herring suppliers, followed by the United States (6.6%) and China (6.1%), with supply spread across 48 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Frozen Whole Herring on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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Buyers can compare 928 active Frozen Whole Herring supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
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As of 14 November 2026, 198 active Frozen Whole Herring suppliers, 1.4% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Freshdi lists Frozen Whole Herring suppliers from 48 countries, led by Vietnam at 10.6%, as of 14 November 2026.
198 suppliers are actively offering Frozen Whole Herring, with 33 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days and 55 over the past 90. This level of activity shows that suppliers are consistently refreshing their inventory, which means buyers can expect current pricing, availability, and specifications—reducing the risk of outdated or mismatched offers. 928 active listings are live right now, covering a wide range of pack sizes, grades, and processing details. That depth means buyers can quickly find a product that fits their exact requirements without needing to start from scratch or rely on generic quotes. Suppliers come from 48 different countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach gives buyers flexibility to source based on trade regulations, shipping times, or specific regional quality standards—making it easier to find a supplier that aligns with their supply chain needs.
- 928 active Frozen Whole Herring listings from 198 suppliers across 48 countries are on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
- Frozen Whole Herring on Freshdi drew 136 buyer requests in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 for 928 active listings — 6.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Frozen Whole Herring 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.
- Freshdi's most-contacted verified Frozen Whole Herring supplier handled 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, replying to 91%.
- 1 of the 198 Frozen Whole Herring 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?
Frozen Whole Herring gained 73 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 26 from the previous month. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
No suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so all current sellers have a long-standing listing history. Buyers work with a stable group of established suppliers, each with a consistent track record of availability. The lack of new entrants means the pool is unchanged over time, which simplifies sourcing but limits exposure to new pricing or terms. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
3316.7% of 198
2211.1% of 198
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
170 of 198 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can contact several verified suppliers at once. 87 of 198 list a certificate, and HACCP is held by 18 of them, making up 20.7% of those with a certificate. For shipments requiring HACCP compliance, filter the list to include only those with that certification.
- 187 of 928 Frozen Whole Herring supply listings on Freshdi (20.2%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 73 (7.9%) within 30 days.
- 131 of 198 Frozen Whole Herring suppliers on Freshdi (66.2%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 33 (16.7%) active within the last month, and 0 suppliers registered during the year.
- As of 14 November 2026, 85.9% of Frozen Whole Herring suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 87 certified Frozen Whole Herring supplier profiles on Freshdi, 20.7% hold HACCP, 18.4% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 14.9% hold HALAL, 8.0% hold ISO, and 8.0% hold BRCGS; 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 Frozen Whole Herring
Freshdi received 136 buyer requests for Frozen Whole Herring in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Frozen Whole Herring suppliers
928 listings from 198 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
85.9% of the 198 Frozen Whole Herring suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 170 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. An additional 87 list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common certification held by 18 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals about compliance and quality standards before initiating contact.
Post a buying request describing the quantity, destination, and required grade you need, or browse the live Frozen Whole Herring listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and verify certifications before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Frozen Whole Herring listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 4 November 2026 - 928 active listings and 126 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 Frozen Whole Herring
Frozen Whole Herring is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products on Freshdi. Frozen Whole Herring shares its group on Freshdi with Zabaleta Anchovy, Penguin Tetra, Frozen Mojarra, Rock Goby and Chocolate Seashells. Buyers posted 136 requests for Frozen Whole Herring on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Frozen Whole Herring? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Frozen Whole Herring direct from producers: what the offers say
A reference for buying Frozen Whole Herring direct from producers: the facts of this category first.
Which countries export Frozen Whole Herring?
As of November 2026, 11% of the Frozen Whole Herring suppliers on Freshdi are based in Vietnam, ahead of United States (7%) and China (6%). No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 24% of the Frozen Whole Herring suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11% | 21 |
| United States | 7% | 13 |
| China | 6% | 12 |
| Brazil | 6% | 11 |
| South Africa | 6% | 11 |
| Egypt | 4% | 9 |
| India | 4% | 9 |
| Indonesia | 4% | 9 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Where does Frozen Whole Herring sit in the product catalogue?
Frozen Whole Herring on Freshdi is related to Fish, Fresh Frozen Fish and Whole Frozen Fish, all within Seafood & Aquatic Products. Fish is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 339 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Aquatic Products | Wider group | 14 |
| Fish | Related category | 339 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Related category | 334 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Related category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Related category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Related category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Related category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Related category | 246 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
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.