Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Lemons sourcing decisions with real market data
South Africa holds 39.1% of the 23 Lemons suppliers, ahead of Algeria and Austria at 4.3% each, with supply coming from 15 countries overall. The typical range is USD 808 - 1,022 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 955 median, meaning buyers should expect variation based on quality or origin. Buyer inquiries fell 60% to 4 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Lemons on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
48supply
Freshdi lists 48 active Lemons supply listings as of 2 November 2026.
23companies
Freshdi has 23 active Lemons suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 2 November 2026.
15origins
Freshdi Lemons suppliers come from 15 countries, led by South Africa at 39.1%, as of 2 November 2026.
-60% over 12m
Freshdi received 4 buyer inquiries for Lemons in the 30 days to 2 November 2026, down 60% from the previous 30 days.
23 suppliers are currently active in the Lemons category, with 5 updating their listings in the last 30 days — a sign of steady engagement. This level of activity means buyers can expect fresh product details, pricing, and terms, reducing the risk of outdated or mismatched information when making decisions. 48 listings are currently live, offering a range of sizes, grades, and packaging options. With this depth, buyers can quickly find a match for their specific needs without having to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. Lemons are sourced from 15 countries, with South Africa leading at 39.1%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to compare quality, cost, and logistics — especially useful if they're looking to mitigate risks tied to any single region’s weather or export policies. Only 4 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a 60% drop from the previous period. This sharp decline suggests reduced demand or buyer hesitation, which may mean current suppliers are underutilized — a window to secure volume before interest rebounds.
Freshdi recorded 25 buyer requests for Lemons globally in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 48 active Lemons supply listings from 23 suppliers in 15 countries, drawn from 22 source documents and 136 supply observations over the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Lemons on Freshdi declined 60% in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 206.19% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 336 days.
- Freshdi received 25 buyer requests for Lemons in the 365 days to 2 November 2026 against 48 active listings — 1.9 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Lemons 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 Lemons supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 23 Lemons suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 2 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?
Lemons had 8 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 5 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
13 of the 23 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined recently. The pool includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the range of options available. A buyer can explore newer names with less history, but each one needs a closer review before a first order. Check listing history and start with a small trial order with a new supplier.
521.7% of 23
28.7% of 23
626.1% of 23
Can these suppliers be trusted?
All 23 suppliers are verified, so the badge is present on every seller and can be checked before contacting. 14 of 23 list a certificate, and HALAL is held by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filtering for that standard helps narrow the list to suppliers who meet it. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 23 of 48 Lemons supply listings (47.9%) within 90 days to 2 November 2026, and 8 (16.7%) within 30 days.
- 17 of 23 Lemons suppliers on Freshdi (73.9%) were active in the 12 months to 2 November 2026, with 5 (21.7%) active within the last month, and 13 suppliers registered during the year.
- 100.0% of Lemons suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 2 November 2026.
- Among 14 certified Freshdi Lemons supplier profiles, 21.4% hold ISO, 21.4% hold HALAL, 14.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 7.1% hold BV, and 7.1% hold Premium ENplus-A1; 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 Lemons 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.
CIF28.0%
CIF is the leading trade term for Lemons supply on Freshdi at 28%, followed by FOB at 26.3% and EXW at 20.7%, as of 2 November 2026.
808–1022
USD/MT FOBLemons supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 808 and 1,022 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 955 across 15 listings, as of 2 November 2026.
15countries
South Africa (39.1%), Algeria (4.3%) and Austria (4.3%) lead Lemons supply origins on Freshdi, as of 2 November 2026.
Lemons listings show a typical range of USD 808 - 1,022 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 955 per metric ton. Lemons suppliers offer CIF at 28% and FOB at 26.3%, with CIF the leading trade term among listings. For Lemons, payment is primarily made via T/T at 33.4% and L/C at 25.8%, indicating bank transfer is the most common method.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 53 requests | 22 products | 0.4 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 13 requests | 22 products | 1.7 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 11 requests | 22 products | 2.0 |
| India | 10 requests | 22 products | 2.2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 requests | 22 products | 4.4 |
Worldwide, 22 listings meet 53 buyer requests - 0.4 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 13 of those requests (24.5%), and there the same 22 listings make 1.7 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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- Freshdi had 22 Lemons listings against 53 buyer requests (0.4 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 13 of them (1.7 listings per request), in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
- India (10), the United Arab Emirates (5) and the Philippines (5) sent the most of the 53 Lemons buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Lemons
Freshdi received 25 buyer requests for Lemons in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Lemons suppliers
48 listings from 23 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Lemons on Freshdi have a median price of USD 955 per metric ton, FOB, based on 15 current listings. The price range spans from USD 808 to USD 1,022, indicating a consistent spread that suggests quality, size, and harvest origin significantly influence pricing. Buyers should evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on the median as a one-size-fits-all benchmark.
CIF is quoted by 28% of Lemons suppliers on Freshdi, based on current listings. This is below the majority of trade terms used, meaning most suppliers offer FOB, which shifts the cost responsibility to the buyer for shipping. Buyers should clarify the exact trade term before finalizing a quote to avoid unexpected freight or insurance costs.
T/T is the most commonly used payment term for Lemons suppliers on Freshdi, adopted by 33.4% of them. This term typically requires a portion of payment upfront and the balance upon delivery, which is standard for bulk agricultural commodities. Buyers should confirm the exact T/T structure with each supplier to ensure alignment with their financial processes.
Post a buying request describing the required volume, quality standards, and destination to get matched with suppliers. Browse live Lemons listings directly on Freshdi to compare current offers and terms. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to confirm availability, pricing, and delivery timelines before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Lemons listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 - 48 active listings, 25 buyer requests, 22 source documents, and 136 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 Lemons 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 Lemons, 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.