Freshdi Market Insight
Gouda suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
The Netherlands leads with 22.2% of the 9 Gouda suppliers, followed by Belgium and Brazil at 11.1% each, with supply concentrated in a small number of countries.
About Gouda
Gouda is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Dairy Products on Freshdi. Gouda shares its group on Freshdi with Cream Charger, Grated Cheese, Whipped Cream, Whipped Cream Charger and Parmigiano Reggiano. Looking for Gouda? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Gouda 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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Freshdi lists 14 active Gouda supply listings as of 15 November 2026.
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9 active Gouda suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
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Freshdi Gouda suppliers come from 8 countries, led by Netherlands at 22.2%, as of 15 November 2026.
Only 9 suppliers are currently active in the Gouda category, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just 2 have made changes in the past 90 days. This means the supply is stable but not dynamic, so buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a long-term option. With such a small pool, every conversation carries more weight and requires careful vetting. There are 14 active listings for Gouda, which is a modest catalog size. While it doesn’t cover every possible aging method or fat content, it still offers a baseline for buyers to find a match without needing to start from scratch with a custom request. Gouda suppliers come from 8 different countries, with the Netherlands accounting for 22.2% of the total. This geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to explore regional variations in flavor and aging, even if the Netherlands remains the most represented origin.
In the 365 days to 15 November 2026, Freshdi logged 0 buyer requests for Gouda globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Gouda suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Gouda 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?
Gouda 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 previous period. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is more recent.
Is the market busy?
1 of the 9 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The group includes sellers with established records and one newcomer who is still building presence. The newcomer has less history to assess, so buyers should review their listing consistency before engaging. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
8 of 9 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. 4 of 9 suppliers list a certificate, so a portion of the sellers have formal compliance documentation.
What to know before you buy Gouda in bulk
Before you buy Gouda in bulk, read what the offers of this category say.
Which categories are related to Gouda?
Gouda is part of Dairy Products on Freshdi, next to Cream, Fortified Milk Powder and Milk Powder. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Cream (166 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy Products | Parent group | 45 |
| Cream | Nearby category | 166 |
| Fortified Milk Powder | Nearby category | 151 |
| Milk Powder | Nearby category | 148 |
| Whole Milk Cheese | Nearby category | 46 |
| Frozen Processed Cheese | Nearby category | 42 |
| Dairy Products (Other) | Nearby category | 41 |
| Dairy Milk Products | Nearby category | 39 |
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.