Freshdi Market Insight
Source Frozen Whole Octopus with real supply and demand data
Vietnam (11.3%) leads the 203 Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers, followed by the United States (6.4%) and China (5.9%), with supply spread across 48 countries. The typical range is USD 50 - 70 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 60 median, offering a narrow window for price negotiation. Buyer inquiries fell 50% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Frozen Whole Octopus on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
959supply
As of 14 November 2026, 959 active Frozen Whole Octopus supply listings are live on Freshdi.
203companies
As of 14 November 2026, 203 active Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers, 1.5% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
48origins
Freshdi Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers come from 48 countries, led by Vietnam at 11.3%, as of 14 November 2026.
-50% over 12m
Buyer inquiries for Frozen Whole Octopus on Freshdi reached 1 in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, down 50% from the previous 30 days.
203 suppliers are currently active in the Frozen Whole Octopus category, with 31 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady level of engagement—suppliers are actively refreshing their inventory, which means buyers can expect current pricing, availability, and quality details to be up to date rather than relying on outdated or stale information. There are 959 active listings, offering a wide range of options across different sizes, packaging, and processing methods. With such depth, buyers can quickly find a match that fits their specific needs without having to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote to be issued. Suppliers come from 48 countries, giving buyers a broad global reach and flexibility in sourcing. This diversity means buyers aren’t limited to one region and can compare options based on cost, logistics, or compliance requirements across different markets. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a 50% drop from the previous period. This suggests a temporary slowdown in demand, which could mean lower competition for available supply—offering buyers a chance to secure volume at potentially better terms before activity rebounds.
Buyers posted 136 requests for Frozen Whole Octopus globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 959 active Frozen Whole Octopus supply listings from 203 suppliers in 48 countries, drawn from 26 source documents and 164 supply observations over the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- In the 30 days to 14 November 2026, Frozen Whole Octopus buyer inquiries on Freshdi declined 50% against the 30 days before, with 42.86% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 126 days.
- Freshdi received 136 buyer requests for Frozen Whole Octopus in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 959 active listings — 7.1 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Frozen Whole Octopus 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 Octopus supplier handled 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, replying to 91%.
- 1 of the 203 Frozen Whole Octopus 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 Octopus had 71 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 37 the month before. New offers are arriving at a much higher rate, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent prices and pack sizes. Compare the listing date when evaluating two similar offers to ensure the most up-to-date terms are chosen.
Is the market busy?
Only 1 of the 203 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is mostly made up of long-standing sellers. Buyers here have access to a stable group of established suppliers with consistent listing history. The small number of new entries means the majority of the shortlist will consist of sellers with a proven track record. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
3115.3% of 203
2210.8% of 203
4321.2% of 203
Can these suppliers be trusted?
176 of 203 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. 93 of 203 list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common, held by 20 of them. Filter for HACCP when a shipment requires it, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 192 of 959 Frozen Whole Octopus supply listings on Freshdi (20.0%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 71 (7.4%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 137 of 203 Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers on Freshdi (67.5%) were active, with 31 (15.3%) active within the last month, and 1 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 86.7% of Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 93 certified Freshdi Frozen Whole Octopus supplier profiles, 21.5% hold HACCP, 17.2% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 14.0% hold HALAL, 8.6% hold ISO, and 7.5% hold BRCGS; 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 Whole Octopus 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.
CFR73.2%
As of 14 November 2026, CFR leads the trade terms of Frozen Whole Octopus supply on Freshdi at 73.2%, followed by FOB at 20.9% and CIF at 5.9%.
50–70
USD/MT FOBAs of 14 November 2026, Frozen Whole Octopus supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 50 and 70 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 60 across 16 listings.
24MT median
Most Frozen Whole Octopus listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 24 and 52,800 MT, typically 24 MT, as of 14 November 2026.
48countries
As of 14 November 2026, the leading Frozen Whole Octopus supply origins on Freshdi are Vietnam (11.3%), United States (6.4%) and China (5.9%).
Frozen Whole Octopus listings on Freshdi show a typical price range of USD 50 - 70 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 60. The typical minimum order quantity for Frozen Whole Octopus is 24 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 24 - 52,800 MT, indicating a wide spectrum of order sizes available across suppliers. Suppliers for Frozen Whole Octopus primarily offer CFR at 73.2% of listings, with FOB at 20.9%, showing that freight costs are typically borne by the buyer after the goods are loaded at the port of shipment. For Frozen Whole Octopus, payment is commonly made via L/C at 33.5% and T/T at 23.5%, reflecting a preference for bank guarantees in a portion of transactions.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 42 requests | 26 products | 0.6 |
| ASEAN | 12 requests | 26 products | 2.2 |
| Vietnam | 9 requests | 26 products | 2.9 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 8 requests | 26 products | 3.2 |
| Japan | 7 requests | 26 products | 3.7 |
Worldwide, 26 listings meet 42 buyer requests - 0.6 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The ASEAN market sends 12 of those requests (28.6%), and there the same 26 listings make 2.2 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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- Freshdi had 26 Frozen Whole Octopus listings against 42 buyer requests (0.6 listings per request), and buyers in ASEAN posted 12 of them (2.2 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Vietnam (9), Japan (7) and South Korea (5) sent the most of the 42 Frozen Whole Octopus buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Frozen Whole Octopus
Freshdi received 136 buyer requests for Frozen Whole Octopus in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers
959 listings from 203 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Frozen Whole Octopus listings on Freshdi have a median price of USD 60 per metric ton, FOB, based on 16 current listings. The price range spans from USD 50 to USD 70, 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 Whole Octopus is 24 MT, with the lowest listed at 24 MT and the highest reaching 52,800 MT. This wide range suggests that while small orders are possible, most suppliers set a baseline at 24 MT, making it a practical threshold for buyers seeking volume-based pricing and supply stability.
CFR is the dominant trade term for Frozen Whole Octopus, used in 73.2% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should confirm this term when requesting quotes, as it defines the point of risk transfer and cost responsibility, especially when shipping to international destinations where port handling and insurance matter.
L/C is the preferred payment term for Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers, used by 33.5% of them on Freshdi. While not the majority, it remains a common and secure option, particularly for buyers requiring assurance before shipment, as it ties payment to the delivery of goods and reduces financial risk.
86.7% of the 203 Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 176 verified accounts. Additionally, 93 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 20 suppliers, providing buyers with strong assurance of food safety and compliance standards before engaging with any supplier.
Post a buying request detailing your required quantity, destination, and preferred trade terms, or browse the live Frozen Whole Octopus listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to 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 Whole Octopus listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 3 November 2026 - 959 active listings, 123 buyer requests, 26 source documents, and 164 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 Whole Octopus 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 Whole Octopus, 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.
About Frozen Whole Octopus
On Freshdi, Frozen Whole Octopus sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products. Next to Frozen Whole Octopus, Freshdi lists Live Red King Crab, Stalked Sea Squirt, Blue Discus, Salmon Portion and Frozen Shark in the same group. On Freshdi, Frozen Whole Octopus is tracked as Octopus (HS code 0307). Frozen Whole Octopus drew 136 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Frozen Whole Octopus on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What to know about Frozen Whole Octopus manufacturers
What Frozen Whole Octopus manufacturers and suppliers offer, how they quote and what to ask a producer.
What is the price of Frozen Whole Octopus per unit?
For Frozen Whole Octopus, the nearest reference on Freshdi is Octopus, priced at $50–$70/ton FOB as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $50–$70/ton | 24–52,800 tons | FOB |
Figures from Octopus give an order of magnitude only; ask Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers for their own quotes.
Where are Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers based?
On Freshdi, Frozen Whole Octopus comes most often from Vietnam (11% of suppliers), followed by United States (6%) and China (6%), as of November 2026. At least 8 countries appear among the Frozen Whole Octopus suppliers, and the top three hold just 23% of them.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11% | 23 |
| United States | 6% | 13 |
| China | 6% | 12 |
| Brazil | 5% | 11 |
| India | 5% | 11 |
| South Africa | 5% | 11 |
| Indonesia | 5% | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 4% | 9 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
What trade and payment terms come with Frozen Whole Octopus offers?
As of November 2026, Octopus offers on Freshdi most often state CFR (73%) and L/C (34%); Frozen Whole Octopus terms may differ.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CFR | Incoterm | 73% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 21% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 6% |
| L/C | Payment term | 34% |
| T/T | Payment term | 24% |
| D/P | Payment term | 9% |
These shares are for Octopus, not for Frozen Whole Octopus alone, so confirm the terms with each counterpart.
Which similar categories can Frozen Whole Octopus importers browse?
Frozen Whole Octopus 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 | Broader category | 14 |
| Fish | Neighbouring category | 339 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Neighbouring category | 334 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Neighbouring category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Neighbouring category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Neighbouring category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Neighbouring category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Neighbouring 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.