Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Indian Tea sourcing decisions with real market data
India (50%) leads Indian Tea supply, with Egypt and Indonesia each at 16.7%, across a base of 6 suppliers in 3 countries. The typical range is USD 80 - 240 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 120 median. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 24.4 percentage point gap — so a CIF price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Indian Tea on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
12supply
Freshdi lists 12 active Indian Tea supply listings as of 29 October 2026.
6companies
Freshdi has 6 active Indian Tea suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 29 October 2026.
3origins
Freshdi Indian Tea suppliers come from 3 countries, led by India at 50.0%, as of 29 October 2026.
Only 6 suppliers are currently listing Indian Tea, and none have updated their listings in the past 90 days. This means the supply is static and likely reflects a fixed inventory, so buyers should treat each supplier as a one-time opportunity rather than a long-term option. With no recent updates, there’s little room for negotiation on terms or lead time—each inquiry must be handled quickly and directly. There are 12 listings available, which is a small catalog for a category that typically sees more volume. While it covers a range of types and packaging, the limited number of options means buyers may not find a perfect match without contacting suppliers directly to customize specs or confirm availability. India supplies 50.0% of the listings, with two other countries making up the rest. While India is the dominant origin, the presence of suppliers from two other nations offers a small degree of flexibility—buyers who need to hedge against supply disruptions or prefer a different regional profile can explore those alternatives.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Indian Tea suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Indian Tea 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?
Is the market busy?
The pool is 6 suppliers, and none joined in the past 12 months. Every seller here has listing history to check, but the choice is narrow. Review each one's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
5 of the 6 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so the verified ones are a reliable starting point. Only 1 of 6 lists a certificate, so it's not common for this category. Ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate if required for the shipment.
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 Indian Tea 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.
FOB55.2%
FOB is the leading trade term for Indian Tea supply on Freshdi at 55.2%, followed by DAP at 18.5% and EXW at 9.8%, as of 29 October 2026.
80–240
USD/MT FOBIndian Tea supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 80 and 240 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 120 across 107 listings, as of 29 October 2026.
0.5MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Indian Tea on Freshdi is 0.5 MT, with most listings between 0.02 and 1 MT, as of 29 October 2026.
3countries
India (50%), Egypt (16.7%) and Indonesia (16.7%) lead Indian Tea supply origins on Freshdi, as of 29 October 2026.
Indian Tea listings show a typical price range of USD 80 - 240 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 120 per metric ton. Herbal is the largest variety in priced listings at 30.8%, with a median of USD 120 per metric ton. Black tea accounts for 10.3% of listings with a median of USD 3,410 per metric ton, and green tea makes up 5.6% with a median of USD 2,303 per metric ton, indicating significant price variation by variety. The typical minimum order quantity for Indian Tea is 0.5 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 0.02 to 1 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes. FOB is the most commonly offered trade term for Indian Tea at 55.2% of listings, with DAP next at 18.5%, meaning most suppliers leave freight and delivery responsibilities to the buyer. T/T is the dominant payment method at 43.1% of listings, followed by L/C at 22.1%, reflecting a preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| herbal | 80–160 USD/MT | 120 | 33 | FOB | 0.5 MT |
| black | 40–3410 USD/MT | 3410 | 11 | FOB | 0.5 MT |
| green | 60–3945 USD/MT | 2303 | 6 | FOB | 0.5 MT |
Herbal tea has the lowest median at USD 120 per metric ton and the tightest range, USD 80 - 160. Black tea carries the highest median of USD 3,410 per metric ton on a USD 40 - 3,410 range. Green tea has the widest range, USD 60 - 3,945 per metric ton, with a median of USD 2,303.