Freshdi Market Insight
Loose Black Tea market data to source with confidence
Vietnam (22.7%), India (20.5%) and Sri Lanka (10.2%) are among the top supplier countries for 88 Loose Black Tea suppliers, spread across 25 countries, so sourcing options are broad but concentrated in a few key origins. The typical range is USD 80 - 666 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 160 median, meaning prices vary widely and buyers should assess quality and origin carefully.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Loose Black Tea on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
201supply
201 Loose Black Tea supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
88companies
88 active Loose Black Tea suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
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Loose Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 25 countries, led by Vietnam at 22.7%, as of 15 November 2026.
88 suppliers are actively offering Loose Black Tea, with 16 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 25 over the past 90. This level of activity shows suppliers are responsive and keeping inventory current, which means buyers can expect fresh, accurate pricing and specifications without relying on outdated information. 201 listings are currently live, offering a wide range of grades, packaging, and origin details. With so many options available, buyers can quickly find a match for their specific needs—whether it's a particular leaf type, roast level, or packaging size—without having to start from scratch. Suppliers come from 25 countries, with Vietnam leading at 22.7%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to source from diverse origins, helping them find unique flavor profiles or meet regional compliance needs, while also reducing reliance on any single market.
Freshdi recorded 25 buyer requests for Loose Black Tea globally in the 365 days to 15 November 2026.
- Over the 365 days to 15 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 201 active Loose Black Tea supply listings from 88 suppliers in 25 countries, built on 155 source documents and 510 supply observations.
- Loose Black Tea on Freshdi drew 25 buyer requests in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 for 201 active listings — 8.0 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Loose Black Tea 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 Loose Black Tea supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 15 November 2026 and replied to 90% of them.
- 1 of the 88 Loose Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 15 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?
Loose Black Tea had 14 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 5 seen the month before. The catalog is growing quickly, so newer offers are entering the market at a faster pace than last month. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers to see which ones are more recent.
Is the market busy?
No suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is made up entirely of long-standing sellers. Every supplier has a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The lack of new entrants means buyers are limited to sellers already present on the platform. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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910.2% of 88
2225.0% of 88
Can these suppliers be trusted?
76 of 88 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 38 of 88 list a certificate, and HACCP is held by 3 of them, which is 7.9% of the certified suppliers. For shipments requiring HACCP compliance, filter for those with the certification or ask for it directly before placing an order.
- Freshdi refreshed 41 of 201 Loose Black Tea supply listings (20.4%) within 90 days to 15 November 2026, and 14 (7.0%) within 30 days.
- 65 of 88 Loose Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi (73.9%) were active in the 12 months to 15 November 2026, with 16 (18.2%) active within the last month, and 0 suppliers registered during the year.
- 86.4% of Loose Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 15 November 2026.
- Among 38 certified Freshdi Loose Black Tea supplier profiles, 18.4% hold ISO, 10.5% hold GMP, 10.5% hold FSSAI, 7.9% hold HACCP, and 7.9% hold ISO22000; 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 Loose Black 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.
FOB54.5%
As of 15 November 2026, FOB leads the trade terms of Loose Black Tea supply on Freshdi at 54.5%, followed by EXW at 13.9% and CIF at 12.2%.
80–666
USD/MT FOBTypical Loose Black Tea supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 80 to 666 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 160 across 62 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
1MT median
Most Loose Black Tea listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 0.1 and 5 MT, typically 1 MT, as of 15 November 2026.
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As of 15 November 2026, the leading Loose Black Tea supply origins on Freshdi are Vietnam (22.7%), India (20.5%) and Sri Lanka (10.2%).
Loose Black Tea listings show a typical price range of USD 80 - 666 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 160. Herbal is the largest variety in priced listings at 32.3%, with a median of USD 120, while Black tea accounts for 19.4% of listings and has a median price of USD 760, indicating significant price variation by tea type. The typical minimum order quantity for Loose Black Tea is 1 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 0.1 to 5 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes. FOB is the most common trade term for Loose Black Tea at 54.5% of listings, with EXW making up 13.9% — most suppliers set the point of delivery at the port of origin. For Loose Black Tea, payment is primarily made via T/T at 42.5% of listings, with L/C used in 19.8% of cases, reflecting a preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| herbal | 80–160 USD/MT | 120 | 20 | FOB | 1 MT |
| black | 396–4500 USD/MT | 760 | 12 | FOB | 1 MT |
Herbal has the lowest median at USD 120 per metric ton and the tightest range, USD 80 - 160. Black has the highest median of USD 760 per metric ton on a USD 396 - 4,500 range and the widest range in the list.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 63 requests | 155 products | 2.5 |
| United Kingdom | 8 requests | 155 products | 19.4 |
| United States | 8 requests | 155 products | 19.4 |
| ASEAN | 7 requests | 155 products | 22.1 |
| Chile | 4 requests | 155 products | 38.8 |
Worldwide, 155 listings meet 63 buyer requests - 2.5 listings per request, so buyers have choice and suppliers compete. The United Kingdom sends 8 of those requests (12.7%), and there the same 155 listings make 19.4 listings per request. With more listings than requests, a supplier needs a sharp price or terms to win each request. Quote the global or the UK figure to match your market - the two are not interchangeable.
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| Loose Black Tea type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal | – | – | 80 – 160 | 120 | – |
| Black | – | – | 396 – 4500 | 760 | – |
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Buyers ask for Chinese origin in 3 requests against only 2 listings (1.5 requests per listing) - an opening for Chinese suppliers - while India's 25 listings against 3 requests and Kenya's 12 listings against 2 requests already give buyers plenty of choice.
- Freshdi had 155 Loose Black Tea listings against 63 buyer requests (2.5 listings per request), and buyers in the United Kingdom posted 8 of them (19.4 listings per request), in the 30 days to 15 November 2026.
- Loose Black Tea buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 3 times against 25 listings, China 3 times against 2 listings and Kenya 2 times against 12 listings, in the 30 days to 15 November 2026.
- The United Kingdom (8), the United States (8) and Chile (4) led the 63 Loose Black Tea buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 30 days to 15 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Loose Black Tea
Freshdi received 25 buyer requests for Loose Black Tea in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Loose Black Tea suppliers
201 listings from 88 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Loose Black Tea prices on Freshdi range from USD 80 to USD 666 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 160 based on 62 current listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation by quality, origin, and processing, so buyers must evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on a single average price point.
The typical minimum order quantity for Loose Black Tea is 1.0 MT, with a range from 0.1 to 5.0 MT across current listings. This flexibility allows small-volume buyers to enter the market, though larger orders may yield better pricing due to volume discounts and supplier capacity constraints.
FOB is the dominant trade term for Loose Black Tea, used in 54.5% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each quote uses FOB as the basis for pricing and delivery, as deviations can impact cost and logistics planning significantly.
T/T is the most commonly used payment term for Loose Black Tea suppliers, appearing in 42.5% of listings. While it's the default expectation, buyers must confirm the exact payment schedule and conditions with each supplier before finalizing a purchase.
Freshdi offers two distinct Loose Black Tea grades: black and herbal. Black tea has the highest median price at USD 760 per metric ton with 12 listings, while herbal tea is priced at USD 120 per metric ton with 20 listings, making it the most available variety. Buyers must specify the grade when requesting quotes to avoid misalignment.
86.4% of the 88 Loose Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 76 verified accounts. Additionally, 38 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 3 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals of quality and compliance standards to assess before engagement.
Post a buying request detailing the required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse live Loose Black Tea listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path enables direct negotiation, availability confirmation, and alignment on pricing and terms before any order is placed.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Loose Black Tea listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 10 November 2026 - 201 active listings, 25 buyer requests, 155 source documents, and 510 supply observations from the last 30 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 Loose Black Tea 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 Loose Black Tea, 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.
About Loose Black Tea
Loose Black Tea is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Tea & Tea Leaves on Freshdi. Next to Loose Black Tea, Freshdi lists Hoji Tea Bags, Spiced Tea, Green Tea Paste, Houji Tea Powder and Ginger Tablets in the same group. Freshdi maps Loose Black Tea to the commodity Tea, HS code 0902. Buyers comparing Loose Black Tea offers on Freshdi look at Form and Tea Type. Buyers posted 25 requests for Loose Black Tea on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Looking for Loose Black Tea? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Sourcing Loose Black Tea through distributors and wholesalers
The details below describe the Loose Black Tea suppliers of this category, from producers to trading companies.
What is the price of Loose Black Tea per unit?
For Loose Black Tea, the nearest reference on Freshdi is Tea, priced at $80–$160/ton FOB as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | Trade term |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal | $80–$160/ton | FOB |
Figures from Tea give an order of magnitude only; ask Loose Black Tea suppliers for their own quotes.
Which countries export Loose Black Tea?
As of November 2026, 23% of the Loose Black Tea suppliers on Freshdi are based in Vietnam, ahead of India (20%) and Sri Lanka (10%). No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 53% of the Loose Black Tea suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23% | 20 |
| India | 20% | 18 |
| Sri Lanka | 10% | 9 |
| Kenya | 9% | 8 |
| South Africa | 6% | 5 |
| Indonesia | 3% | 3 |
| Tanzania | 3% | 3 |
| Pakistan | 2% | 2 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
Which shipping and payment terms are usual for Loose Black Tea?
Across Tea on Freshdi, the most common terms are FOB (54%) and T/T (42%), a reference for Loose Black Tea as of November 2026.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 54% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 14% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 12% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 10% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 7% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 2% |
| CPT | Incoterm | 1% |
| T/T | Payment term | 42% |
These shares are for Tea, not for Loose Black Tea alone, so confirm the terms with each counterpart.
Which categories are related to Loose Black Tea?
Freshdi lists Loose Black Tea under Tea & Tea Leaves, alongside Tea, Dried Black Tea and Organic Green Tea. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Tea (301 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tea & Tea Leaves | Parent group | 14 |
| Tea | Nearby category | 301 |
| Dried Black Tea | Nearby category | 167 |
| Organic Green Tea | Nearby category | 158 |
| Bulk Green Tea | Nearby category | 146 |
| Bulk Black Tea | Nearby category | 139 |
| Organic Black Tea | Nearby category | 137 |
| Black Tea Powder | Nearby category | 136 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
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.