Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter MS Iron Scrap sourcing decisions with real market data
United States (22.2%), Germany (16.7%) and Tanzania (16.7%) are the top contributors to the 18 MS Iron Scrap suppliers across 9 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. Buyer inquiries total 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Ms Iron Scrap on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
75supply
75 MS Iron Scrap supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
18companies
18 active MS Iron Scrap suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
9origins
MS Iron Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 9 countries, led by United States at 22.2%, as of 16 November 2026.
0% over 12m
In the 30 days to 16 November 2026, buyers sent 1 MS Iron Scrap inquiries on Freshdi, unchanged from the previous 30 days.
Only 18 suppliers are actively listing MS Iron Scrap, which means each one is a key player in the market. With few suppliers updating their listings recently—only 3 in the last 30 days—this suggests a stable but slow-moving supply, so buyers should expect to engage directly and verify current availability and pricing carefully. 75 active listings are currently available, offering a solid range of options across different grades and specifications. This volume means buyers can compare specific details like purity, packaging, or delivery terms without needing to start from scratch with a custom request. Suppliers come from 9 different countries, with the United States accounting for 22.2% of the total. This geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to source from a variety of regions, which can help mitigate risks related to regional supply disruptions or shipping logistics. Just one buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days—no change from the previous period. This lack of interest suggests the market is currently quiet, which may mean lower competition and faster response times from suppliers, but also that demand is not currently building.
Buyers posted 14 requests for MS Iron Scrap globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 75 active MS Iron Scrap supply listings from 18 suppliers in 9 countries, as of 16 November 2026.
- In the 30 days to 16 November 2026, MS Iron Scrap buyer inquiries on Freshdi held steady against the 30 days before, with 69.28% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 339 days.
- Freshdi received 14 buyer requests for MS Iron Scrap in the 365 days to 16 November 2026 against 75 active listings — 5.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Ms Iron Scrap suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Ms Iron Scrap 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.
- 0 of the 18 MS Iron Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 16 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?
MS Iron Scrap saw 6 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 2 from the previous month. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
11 of the 18 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half of the total. The group includes both long-standing and newer sellers, which expands the range of options available. Buyers can now consider newer suppliers with less history, but those options require more scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
316.7% of 18
15.6% of 18
738.9% of 18
Can these suppliers be trusted?
All 18 suppliers are verified, so the badge is present on every profile and can be checked before reaching out. Replies typically come within the day, which allows a buyer to get answers from multiple suppliers in a short time. 8 of 18 list a certificate, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring origin documentation, filter for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN to ensure compliance.
- 11 of 75 MS Iron Scrap supply listings on Freshdi (14.7%) were refreshed within 90 days to 16 November 2026, and 6 (8.0%) within 30 days.
- 16 of 18 MS Iron Scrap suppliers on Freshdi (88.9%) were active in the 12 months to 16 November 2026, with 3 (16.7%) active within the last month, and 11 suppliers registered during the year.
- 100.0% of MS Iron Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a MS Iron Scrap inquiry is 21 hours as of 16 November 2026.
- Across 8 certified MS Iron Scrap supplier profiles on Freshdi, 37.5% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 25.0% hold TIN, 12.5% hold ISO, 12.5% hold BV, and 12.5% hold HALAL; one profile can hold several certificates.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Ms Iron Scrap
Freshdi received 14 buyer requests for Ms Iron Scrap in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Ms Iron Scrap suppliers
75 listings from 18 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination to initiate the sourcing process. Browse live MS Iron Scrap listings directly on Freshdi to compare current offers, availability, and supplier details before contacting a verified supplier to confirm terms and availability.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from MS Iron Scrap listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 4 November 2026 - 75 active listings and 13 buyer requests.
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 Ms Iron Scrap
MS Iron Scrap is part of Metals, Minerals > Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi. MS Iron Scrap shares its group on Freshdi with Shredded Steel, Alternator Scrap, Scrap Aluminum Wheel, Colorful Lead Sheet and Recyclable Stainless Steel Scrap. MS Iron Scrap drew 14 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for MS Iron Scrap? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
MS Iron Scrap manufacturers and suppliers: the sourcing reference
The details below describe MS Iron Scrap production: who makes it, how offers are quoted and what to check.
Where can importers source MS Iron Scrap from?
United States has the most MS Iron Scrap suppliers on Freshdi (22%), followed by Germany (17%) and Tanzania (17%), as of November 2026. The MS Iron Scrap suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 56%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 22% | 4 |
| Germany | 17% | 3 |
| Tanzania | 17% | 3 |
| Thailand | 11% | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 11% | 2 |
| Belgium | 6% | 1 |
| Brazil | 6% | 1 |
| Kenya | 6% | 1 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Where does MS Iron Scrap sit in the product catalogue?
Freshdi lists MS Iron Scrap under Metal & Metal Products, alongside Copper Cathode Scrap, Steel and Copper Wire Scrap. Of these, Copper Cathode Scrap has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 142.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Wider group | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Same-group category | 142 |
| Steel | Same-group category | 132 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Same-group category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Same-group category | 113 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 112 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Same-group category | 112 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
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.