Freshdi Market Insight
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India (35.8%) leads Rice supply, followed by Vietnam (14.1%) and Pakistan (12.8%), among 866 suppliers from 63 countries. The typical range is USD 199 - 1,050 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 568 median. Buyer inquiries fell 93.7% to 98 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 26.5 percentage point gap — so a CIF price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Grains Rice on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
2,590supply
Freshdi lists 2,590 active Rice supply listings as of 14 October 2026.
866companies
Freshdi has 866 active Rice suppliers, 6.8% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 October 2026.
63origins
Freshdi Rice suppliers come from 63 countries, led by India at 35.8%, as of 14 October 2026.
-93.7% over 12m
Freshdi received 98 buyer inquiries for Rice in the 30 days to 14 October 2026, down 93.7% from the previous 30 days.
866 suppliers are actively exporting Rice on the platform, with 90 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity means suppliers are responsive and regularly refreshing their offerings, which helps buyers find current pricing, availability, and terms without relying on outdated information. 2,590 active listings are live right now, covering a wide range of grades, packaging, and origins. With such depth, buyers can quickly find a match for their specific needs—whether it's a particular variety, moisture level, or packaging size—without having to start from scratch. Suppliers come from 63 countries, with India leading at 35.8%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers multiple sourcing options, allowing them to compare quality, cost, and logistics across regions, and to mitigate risks tied to any single country’s supply chain or export policies. Buyer inquiries dropped 93.7% to just 98 in the last 30 days—this is a significant decline, suggesting reduced demand or a temporary lull in interest. For buyers, this could mean more competitive pricing or availability, as fewer people are actively reaching out to suppliers at this moment.
Freshdi recorded 470 buyer requests for Rice globally in the 365 days to 14 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 2,590 active Rice supply listings from 866 suppliers in 63 countries, drawn from 1,968 source documents and 7,213 supply observations over the 365 days to 14 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Rice on Freshdi declined 93.7% in the 30 days to 14 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 103.85% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 337 days.
- Freshdi received 470 buyer requests for Rice in the 365 days to 14 October 2026 against 2,590 active listings — 5.5 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Grains Rice 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 Rice supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 October 2026 and replied to 90% of them.
- 6 of the 866 Rice suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 14 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?
Rice gained 147 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 170 the month before. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to today's market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear alike.
Is the market busy?
114 of the 866 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new sellers. The pool includes both established names with consistent history and newer entries building their presence. That expands the range of options, but buyers must assess each new seller's track record before engaging. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
9010.4% of 866
15117.4% of 866
12614.5% of 866
Can these suppliers be trusted?
723 of 866 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are held by 259 of 866 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 35 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with it. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 581 of 2,590 Rice supply listings (22.4%) within 90 days to 14 October 2026, and 147 (5.7%) within 30 days.
- 598 of 866 Rice suppliers on Freshdi (69.1%) were active in the 12 months to 14 October 2026, with 90 (10.4%) active within the last month, and 114 suppliers registered during the year.
- 83.5% of Rice suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 14 October 2026.
- Among 259 certified Freshdi Rice supplier profiles, 13.5% hold HALAL, 11.2% hold HACCP, 10.0% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 9.7% hold FSSAI, and 9.3% hold APEDA; 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 Grains Rice 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.
FOB49.3%
FOB is the leading trade term for Rice supply on Freshdi at 49.3%, followed by CIF at 32.2% and EXW at 6.1%, as of 14 October 2026.
199–1050
USD/MT FOBRice supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 199 and 1,050 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 568 across 619 listings, as of 14 October 2026.
25MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Rice on Freshdi is 25 MT, with most listings between 20 and 100 MT, as of 14 October 2026.
63countries
India (35.8%), Vietnam (14.1%) and Pakistan (12.8%) lead Rice supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 October 2026.
Rice listings show a typical price range of USD 199 - 1,050 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 568. Basmati is the largest variety in terms of listings at 33%, with a median price of USD 996, followed by Long Grain White at 21% with a median of USD 500, Jasmine at 6% at USD 568, Parboiled at 5.5% at USD 1,100, and Japonica at 2.3% at USD 600. The typical minimum order quantity for Rice is 25 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 20 - 100 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes to consider. FOB is the leading trade term for Rice at 49.3% of listings, with CIF at 32.2%, indicating that the majority of suppliers leave freight and insurance arrangements to the buyer. For Rice, T/T and L/C are equally common, with T/T at 34.2% and L/C at 33.9%, showing a balanced preference between bank transfer and letter of credit as payment methods.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| basmati | 72–1080 USD/MT | 996 | 204 | FOB | 25 MT |
| long grain white | 30–900 USD/MT | 500 | 130 | FOB | 25 MT |
| jasmine | 30–850 USD/MT | 568 | 37 | FOB | 25 MT |
| parboiled | 223–1220 USD/MT | 1100 | 34 | FOB | 25 MT |
| japonica | 556–600 USD/MT | 600 | 14 | FOB | 25 MT |
Basmati has the widest range, USD 72 - 1,080 per metric ton, with a median of USD 996. Long grain white has the lowest median at USD 500 per metric ton, within a USD 30 - 900 range. Jasmine is listed between USD 30 and 850 per metric ton, with a median of USD 568. Parboiled carries the highest median of USD 1,100 per metric ton, on a USD 223 - 1,220 range. Japonica has the tightest range at USD 556 - 600 per metric ton, with a median of USD 600.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 2,281 requests | 1,968 products | 0.9 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 534 requests | 1,968 products | 3.7 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 471 requests | 1,968 products | 4.2 |
| USMCA | 318 requests | 1,968 products | 6.2 |
| India | 284 requests | 1,968 products | 6.9 |
Globally, 1,968 listings meet 2,281 buyer requests — 0.9 listings per request, so buyers compete for listings. The Middle East & North Africa sends 534 requests (23.4%), and there the same 1,968 listings make 3.7 listings per request — buyers have less choice in that region. With more requests than listings, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF is the clearest mismatch: more than half of buyer requests (58.7%) ask for it, but only 32.2% of listings offer it (1257 supply vs 1737 demand observations). FOB runs the other way — 49.3% of listings vs 32.7% of buyer requests. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
T/T is the widest payment gap: 47.2% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 34.2% of listings accept it (1517 supply vs 1294 demand observations). MoneyGram runs the other way — 7.3% of listings vs 1.9% of buyer requests. Suppliers that accept T/T stand out to buyers.
| Grains Rice type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | 850 – 1050 | 1000 | 72 – 1080 | 996 | -0.4% |
| Long grain white | 600 – 600 | 600 | 30 – 900 | 500 | -16.7% |
| Jasmine | 30 – 850 | 850 | 30 – 850 | 568 | -33.2% |
| Parboiled | 5236 – 60000 | 5236 | 223 – 1220 | 1100 | -79.0% |
| Japonica | 950 – 1500 | 950 | 556 – 600 | 600 | -36.8% |
Rice buyers price at a USD 600 median across 78 buyer prices, above the USD 568.05 supply median (619 observations) - buyers are willing to pay more, suppliers can hold firm on pricing.
India has 128 requests against 839 listings — 0.15 requests per listing, more listings than requests; Thailand and Vietnam both have more listings than requests (Thailand: 33 vs 79, Vietnam: 28 vs 68) — buyers have choice in all origins, and supply dominates in India, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Buyers price Rice at a USD 600 median across 78 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 568.05 supply median across 619 listings, as of 14 October 2026.
- On Freshdi, Rice buyers price basmati at a USD 1,000 median (23 buyer prices) against USD 996 in listings, long grain white at a USD 600 median (7 buyer prices) against USD 500 in listings and jasmine at a USD 850 median (5 buyer prices) against USD 568.05 in listings, as of 14 October 2026.
- For Rice on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 58.7% of buyer requests against 32.2% of listings - while FOB runs the other way at 49.3% of listings against 32.7% of requests, as of 14 October 2026.
- For Rice on Freshdi, T/T is the widest payment term gap - 47.2% of buyer requests against 34.2% of listings - while MoneyGram runs the other way at 7.3% of listings against 1.9% of requests, as of 14 October 2026.
- Freshdi had 1,968 Rice listings against 2,281 buyer requests (0.9 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 534 of them (3.7 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 October 2026.
- Rice buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 128 times against 839 listings, Thailand 33 times against 79 listings and Vietnam 28 times against 68 listings, in the 90 days to 14 October 2026.
- India (284), the United Arab Emirates (269) and the United States (233) sent the most of the 2281 Rice buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 October 2026.
What do I do now?
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2,590 listings from 866 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Rice prices on Freshdi range from USD 199 to USD 1,050 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 568 based on 619 listings. The wide spread indicates that price varies significantly by type, origin, and quality, so buyers must evaluate each listing individually rather than relying on a single average figure.
The typical minimum order quantity for Rice is 25 MT, with listings ranging from 20 to 100 MT. This range allows buyers with different volume needs to find viable suppliers, though those with smaller volumes may need to negotiate or consider multiple suppliers to meet their requirements.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Rice, appearing in 49.3% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should confirm this term with each supplier, as mismatches with buyer expectations—especially for CIF or CFR—can lead to unexpected cost or logistics issues.
Freshdi lists 5 Rice grades: parboiled, basmati, japonica, jasmine, and long grain white. Parboiled has the highest median price at USD 1,100 per metric ton, while long grain white is the lowest at USD 500, with basmati having the most listings at 204, so buyers must assess each grade's price and quality separately.
83.5% of the 866 Rice suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 723 verified accounts. Additionally, 259 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 35 suppliers, providing buyers with strong signals about compliance and quality standards before contacting any supplier.
Post a buying request describing the grade, quantity, destination, and preferred trade or payment terms you need. Browse live Rice listings directly on Freshdi to compare current offers, or contact a verified supplier directly to confirm availability, pricing, and compliance details before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Rice listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 3 October 2026 - 2,590 active listings and 695 buyer requests, with 1,968 source documents and 7,213 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 Rice 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 Rice, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
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 7 days on a rolling 365-day window.