Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Light Brown Sugar sourcing decisions with real market data
South Africa (11.8%), Tanzania (11.8%) and Brazil (9.2%) are the top supplier countries among 76 Light Brown Sugar suppliers across 26 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. The typical range is USD 379 - 473 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 416 median, which means buyers should expect variation and compare offers carefully. Buyer inquiries fell 50% to 1 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 23.9 percentage point gap — so a CIF price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Light Brown Sugar on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
399supply
Freshdi lists 399 active Light Brown Sugar supply listings as of 18 October 2026.
76companies
Freshdi has 76 active Light Brown Sugar suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 18 October 2026.
26origins
Freshdi Light Brown Sugar suppliers come from 26 countries, led by South Africa at 11.8%, as of 18 October 2026.
-50% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Light Brown Sugar in the 30 days to 18 October 2026, down 50% from the previous 30 days.
76 suppliers are currently active in the Light Brown Sugar category, offering a broad range of options for buyers to compare. While not the largest group in the marketplace, this number still ensures competitive pricing and terms, as buyers aren’t limited to a single source. The fact that 6 suppliers updated their listings in the last 30 days shows ongoing activity, which means suppliers are responsive and likely maintaining current stock levels. 399 active listings mean there’s a wide variety of grades, pack sizes, and certifications available right now. This depth makes it easier for buyers to find a match without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. The consistent turnover also suggests that suppliers treat this category as a priority, rather than a seasonal or afterthought offering. Suppliers come from 26 countries, offering a diverse geographic spread. This wide reach gives buyers flexibility in sourcing—whether they're looking for specific regional characteristics, compliance standards, or to mitigate risks tied to any one country’s supply chain. With so many origins represented, buyers can explore alternatives if one region faces disruptions or higher costs. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a 50% drop from the previous month. This sharp decline suggests reduced interest at the moment, which could mean lower competition and faster response times from suppliers. However, it also signals that buyers should act quickly, as demand may rebound and suppliers could become booked again soon.
Freshdi recorded 47 buyer requests for Light Brown Sugar globally in the 365 days to 18 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 399 active Light Brown Sugar supply listings from 76 suppliers in 26 countries, drawn from 459 source documents and 3,482 supply observations over the 365 days to 18 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Light Brown Sugar on Freshdi declined 50% in the 30 days to 18 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 88.89% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 158 days.
- Freshdi received 47 buyer requests for Light Brown Sugar in the 365 days to 18 October 2026 against 399 active listings — 8.5 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Light Brown Sugar suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Export: Light Brown Sugar
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 Light Brown Sugar supplier on Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 18 October 2026 and replied to 90% of them.
- 1 of the 76 Light Brown Sugar suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 18 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?
Light Brown Sugar had 5 new listings in the last 30 days, fewer than the 7 the month before. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear identical.
Is the market busy?
Only 1 of the 76 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is mostly composed of long-standing sellers. These suppliers have a history of consistent listings, which makes their offerings more predictable over time. The small number of new entries limits the variety of suppliers available for a buyer to consider. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out to a new one.
67.9% of 76
1114.5% of 76
2836.8% of 76
Can these suppliers be trusted?
71 of 76 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. Replies typically come within the hour, which allows for quick follow-ups and faster decision-making. Certificates are common: 39 of 76 list one, and HALAL is the most held, by 8 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those suppliers with it.
- Freshdi refreshed 29 of 399 Light Brown Sugar supply listings (7.3%) within 90 days to 18 October 2026, and 5 (1.3%) within 30 days.
- 57 of 76 Light Brown Sugar suppliers on Freshdi (75.0%) were active in the 12 months to 18 October 2026, with 6 (7.9%) active within the last month, and 1 suppliers registered during the year.
- 93.4% of Light Brown Sugar suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a Light Brown Sugar inquiry is 30 minutes as of 18 October 2026.
- Among 39 certified Freshdi Light Brown Sugar supplier profiles, 20.5% hold HALAL, 15.4% hold HACCP, 12.8% hold ISO, 10.3% hold SGS, and 10.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION; 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 Light Brown Sugar 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.
CIF46.7%
CIF is the leading trade term for Light Brown Sugar supply on Freshdi at 46.7%, followed by FOB at 31.9% and CFR at 8.1%, as of 18 October 2026.
379–473
USD/MT FOBLight Brown Sugar supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 379 and 473 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 416 across 527 listings, as of 18 October 2026.
22MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Light Brown Sugar on Freshdi is 22 MT, with most listings between 20 and 12,500 MT, as of 18 October 2026.
26countries
South Africa (11.8%), Tanzania (11.8%) and Brazil (9.2%) lead Light Brown Sugar supply origins on Freshdi, as of 18 October 2026.
Light Brown Sugar listings show a typical range of USD 379 - 473 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 416 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Light Brown Sugar is 22 MT, with most listings falling within a broad range of 20 - 12,500 MT, indicating significant variation in order size preferences across suppliers. Light Brown Sugar suppliers predominantly offer CIF at 46.7% of listings, with FOB accounting for 31.9%, making CIF the leading trade term in the category. For Light Brown Sugar, payment is most commonly made via T/T at 42.6% of listings, with L/C used in 33.8% of cases, showing a clear preference for bank transfer as the primary method.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 2,021 requests | 459 products | 0.2 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 368 requests | 459 products | 1.2 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 279 requests | 459 products | 1.6 |
| USMCA | 276 requests | 459 products | 1.7 |
| European Union | 233 requests | 459 products | 2.0 |
Globally, 459 listings meet 2,021 buyer requests - 0.2 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 368 requests (18.2%), and there the same 459 listings make 1.2 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF is the widest mismatch: more than half of buyer requests (70.6%) ask for it, but only 46.7% of listings offer it (956 supply vs 1744 demand observations), buyers ask for it 23.9 pts more often than suppliers offer it. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 46.5% of buyer requests ask for it against 33.8% of listings (953 supply vs 1285 demand observations), buyers ask for it 12.7 pts more often than suppliers offer it. Suppliers offering L/C stand out to these buyers.
Buyers ask for Brazilian origin in 127 requests against 86 listings (1.48 requests per listing), Indian origin in 32 requests against 17 listings (1.88 requests per listing), and U.S. origin in 24 requests against 9 listings (2.67 requests per listing) - all regions have more requests than listings, so suppliers in these origins face strong buyer demand and can stand out.
- Buyers price Light Brown Sugar at a USD 500 median across 50 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 416.5 supply median across 527 listings, as of 18 October 2026.
- For Light Brown Sugar on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 70.6% of buyer requests against 46.7% of listings - while FOB runs the other way at 31.9% of listings against 14.7% of requests, as of 18 October 2026.
- For Light Brown Sugar on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 46.5% of buyer requests against 33.8% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 42.6% of listings against 35.3% of requests, as of 18 October 2026.
- Freshdi had 459 Light Brown Sugar listings against 2,021 buyer requests (0.2 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 368 of them (1.2 listings per request), in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
- Light Brown Sugar buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Brazil 127 times against 86 listings, India 32 times against 17 listings and the United States 24 times against 9 listings, in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
- India (217), the United States (191) and the United Arab Emirates (159) sent the most of the 2021 Light Brown Sugar buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
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Freshdi received 47 buyer requests for Light Brown Sugar in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Light Brown Sugar suppliers
399 listings from 76 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Light Brown Sugar prices on Freshdi average USD 416 per metric ton, FOB, based on 527 current listings. The range spans from USD 379 to USD 473, showing a tight cluster around the median, which suggests consistent pricing across suppliers and minimal volatility in current market conditions.
The typical minimum order quantity for Light Brown Sugar is 22 MT, with a range from 20 to 12,500 MT across current listings. While most orders fall near the lower end of the typical range, buyers with larger volumes have access to significant flexibility, indicating that demand can be met at various scales depending on specific requirements.
There is a significant trade term gap for Light Brown Sugar, with a 23.9-point mismatch between buyer demand for CIF and supplier supply. Additionally, payment terms show a 12.7-point gap between buyer demand for L/C and supplier availability, while T/T demand is slightly lower than supply, indicating buyers may need to adjust expectations or negotiate terms carefully.
93.4% of the 76 Light Brown Sugar suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 71 suppliers confirmed through platform checks. Thirty-nine suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at eight suppliers, offering buyers strong assurance of compliance and quality standards before engagement.
Post a buying request specifying the quantity, grade, and destination you need, or browse live Light Brown Sugar listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and verify certifications before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Light Brown Sugar listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 5 October 2026 - 399 active listings, 36 buyer requests, 459 source documents, and 3,482 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 Light Brown Sugar 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 Light Brown Sugar, 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.