Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Iranian Saffron sourcing decisions with real market data
Iran holds 100% of the 18 Iranian Saffron suppliers, with all supply coming from a single country, so no alternative origins are available. Buyer inquiries fell 50% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Iranian Saffron on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
18supply
Freshdi lists 18 active Iranian Saffron supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
18companies
Freshdi has 18 active Iranian Saffron suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
1origins
Freshdi Iranian Saffron suppliers come from 1 countries, led by Iran at 100.0%, as of 1 November 2026.
-50% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Iranian Saffron in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 50% from the previous 30 days.
Only 18 suppliers are currently active in the Iranian Saffron category, all based in Iran. This small pool means every supplier is a key player—buyers can expect personalized attention and deep negotiation potential, but they must carefully vet each one due to limited alternatives. There are 18 active listings, one for each supplier. While the catalog is small, it reflects a direct, supplier-to-buyer model where each listing represents a specific grade or batch, making it easier to match exact requirements without compromise. All suppliers are from Iran, with no other countries involved. This single-source setup means buyers must rely entirely on Iran’s supply chain, which offers consistency in origin and quality but also limits flexibility in sourcing if supply issues arise. Buyer inquiries dropped by 50% over the last 30 days, down to just 1. This sharp decline suggests reduced demand or supply-side uncertainty—buyers should act quickly to secure current offers before availability further tightens.
Freshdi recorded 3 buyer requests for Iranian Saffron globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Iranian Saffron suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Iranian Saffron 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?
Iranian Saffron had 6 new listings in the last 30 days, the same as the month before. The catalog is refreshing at a steady pace, so newer and older offers sit side by side. That gives a buyer a regular flow of new offers to weigh against the established ones. Check the listing date when comparing two similar offers.
Is the market busy?
2 of the 18 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool leans on sellers with a listing history, while a smaller group of newcomers adds choice. Newer sellers have less record to judge them by. Check verification before placing a first order with one of them.
633.3% of 18
738.9% of 18
15.6% of 18
Can these suppliers be trusted?
17 of 18 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. A buyer can send one inquiry to a handful of verified sellers and compare their answers the same day. Certificates are not the norm here: 6 of 18 list one, and HACCP is held by 1 of them. For a shipment that needs a named standard, filter for HACCP when possible, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.