Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Lettuce sourcing decisions with real market data
Egypt (25%) leads Lettuce supply, with India and Indonesia each at 16.7%, among 12 total suppliers across 7 countries. The typical range is USD 489 - 1,200 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 889 median, meaning buyers should expect variation based on quality and origin.
About Lettuce
On Freshdi, Lettuce sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Vegetables. Next to Lettuce, Freshdi lists Organic Radish Seeds, Chardonnay, Malanga Strips, Fresh Maple Peas and Hydroponic Lettuce in the same group. On Freshdi, Lettuce is tracked as Lettuce (HS code 0705). Lettuce drew 1 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Looking for Lettuce? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Lettuce on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
18supply
As of 15 November 2026, 18 active Lettuce supply listings are live on Freshdi.
12companies
Freshdi counts 12 active Lettuce suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 15 November 2026.
7origins
Freshdi Lettuce suppliers come from 7 countries, led by Egypt at 25.0%, as of 15 November 2026.
Only 12 suppliers are currently active in the Lettuce category, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just 2 of the 12 did so in the past 90 days. This means the supply is stable but not dynamic; buyers should treat this as a low-turnover market where each supplier’s offer is likely to be current but not frequently refreshed, making direct outreach essential to confirm availability and pricing. There are just 18 active lettuce listings, which is a small catalog for a fresh produce category. While it may not cover every possible variety, size, or packaging need, the limited number means buyers can quickly assess options and identify suppliers with specific attributes — like head lettuce or organic certification — without being overwhelmed by choices. Seven countries supply Lettuce, with Egypt making up 25.0% of the exporters. This spread offers buyers some geographic flexibility, especially for those seeking different growing conditions or harvest times, though Egypt remains a key source. The presence of multiple countries means buyers can compare regional differences in quality, cost, and logistics without relying on a single origin.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Lettuce 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.
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 12 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?
11 of 12 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. 4 of 12 list a certificate. For anything else, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
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 Lettuce 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.
CIF39.9%
CIF is the leading trade term for Lettuce supply on Freshdi at 39.9%, followed by FOB at 39.9% and CFR at 13.5%, as of 15 November 2026.
489–1200
USD/MT FOBAs of 15 November 2026, Lettuce supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 489 and 1,200 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 889 across 15 listings.
22MT median
Most Lettuce listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 1 and 22 MT, typically 22 MT, as of 15 November 2026.
7countries
Egypt (25%), India (16.7%) and Indonesia (16.7%) lead Lettuce supply origins on Freshdi, as of 15 November 2026.
Lettuce listings show a typical price range of USD 489 - 1,200 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 889 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Lettuce is 22 MT, with most suppliers offering order sizes within the range of 1 to 22 MT, providing a broad spectrum of order flexibility for buyers. Lettuce suppliers split their trade terms evenly between CIF at 39.9% and FOB at 39.9%, indicating a balanced preference for freight responsibility between buyer and seller. For Lettuce, T/T is the dominant payment method at 61.2%, followed by L/C at 19.3%, showing a strong reliance on bank transfers for transaction settlement.
Lettuce manufacturers: the offers in detail
A reference for buying Lettuce direct from producers: the facts of this category first.
How much does Lettuce cost from suppliers?
Suppliers on Freshdi usually quote Lettuce at $489–$1,200/ton FOB for a minimum order of 1–22 tons (November 2026 data). Because grade, quantity and Incoterm change a Lettuce price, compare quotations only on the same basis.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $489–$1,200/ton | 1–22 tons | FOB |
Ranges are no quotation, so compare offers on one Incoterm, packaging and quantity before you decide.
Where can importers source Lettuce from?
On Freshdi, Lettuce comes most often from Egypt (25% of suppliers), followed by India (17%) and Indonesia (17%), as of November 2026. At least 7 countries appear among the Lettuce suppliers, and the top three hold just 59% of them.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 25% | 3 |
| India | 17% | 2 |
| Indonesia | 17% | 2 |
| Tanzania | 17% | 2 |
| Austria | 8% | 1 |
| South Africa | 8% | 1 |
| United States | 8% | 1 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
Do Lettuce suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?
Lettuce offers on Freshdi most often state CIF (40%) as the Incoterm and T/T (61%) as the payment term, as of November 2026. They are followed by FOB (40%). With CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 40% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 40% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 14% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 6% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 0% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 0% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 0% |
| T/T | Payment term | 61% |
Quote or ask on the terms the other side uses most, and agree the Incoterm before the price.
Where does Lettuce sit in the product catalogue?
On Freshdi, Lettuce belongs to Vegetables; related categories include Onion, Long Green Beans and Ginger. Among them, Onion counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 395.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | Parent group | 201 |
| Onion | Nearby category | 395 |
| Long Green Beans | Nearby category | 372 |
| Ginger | Nearby category | 359 |
| Fresh Red Onion | Nearby category | 312 |
| Garlic | Nearby category | 292 |
| Fresh Green Onion | Nearby category | 274 |
| Fresh Organic Ginger | Nearby category | 266 |
Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.
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.