Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Mackerel sourcing decisions with real market data
South Africa (13.8%), China (12.5%), and India (7.5%) are the top contributors to the 80 Mackerel suppliers, spread across 28 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. The typical range is USD 450 - 550 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 500 median, offering a narrow band where price consistency is expected. Buyer inquiries fell 40% to 6 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 28.9 percentage point gap — so a CIF quote must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Mackerel on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
244supply
Freshdi lists 244 active Mackerel supply listings as of 3 November 2026.
80companies
Freshdi has 80 active Mackerel suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 3 November 2026.
28origins
Freshdi Mackerel suppliers come from 28 countries, led by South Africa at 13.8%, as of 3 November 2026.
-40% over 12m
Freshdi received 6 buyer inquiries for Mackerel in the 30 days to 3 November 2026, down 40% from the previous 30 days.
80 suppliers are actively offering Mackerel on the platform, providing a solid base for buyers to compare options. The fact that 13 updated their listings in the last 30 days — and 22 over the past 90 — shows a steady level of engagement, meaning suppliers are responsive and keeping inventory details current, which helps buyers make informed decisions without relying on outdated information. 244 active listings are live right now, covering a range of packaging, grades, and specifications. This depth means buyers are likely to find a close match for their needs without having to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote to be issued, especially when looking for standard or common mackerel variants. Suppliers come from 28 countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach gives buyers flexibility to source based on trade regulations, shipping times, or specific quality profiles — and means they’re not locked into a single origin, even if one country dominates the market. Buyer inquiries dropped 40% over the last 30 days, which suggests a temporary slowdown in demand. While this may mean less competition for current suppliers, it also signals a potential window to secure volume at favorable terms before demand rebounds.
Freshdi recorded 63 buyer requests for Mackerel globally in the 365 days to 3 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 244 active Mackerel supply listings from 80 suppliers in 28 countries, drawn from 32 source documents and 223 supply observations over the 365 days to 3 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Mackerel on Freshdi declined 40% in the 30 days to 3 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 113.16% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 323 days.
- Freshdi received 63 buyer requests for Mackerel in the 365 days to 3 November 2026 against 244 active listings — 3.9 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Mackerel suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Mackerel 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 80 Mackerel suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 3 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?
Mackerel gained 22 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 2 listings the month before. The catalog is rapidly updating. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers to ensure the most current ones are selected.
Is the market busy?
3 of the 80 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The seller base is dominated by established names with a history of consistent listings. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
1316.3% of 80
911.3% of 80
1721.3% of 80
Can these suppliers be trusted?
70 of 80 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 28 of 80 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 4 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those suppliers with it, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 48 of 244 Mackerel supply listings (19.7%) within 90 days to 3 November 2026, and 22 (9.0%) within 30 days.
- 58 of 80 Mackerel suppliers on Freshdi (72.5%) were active in the 12 months to 3 November 2026, with 13 (16.2%) active within the last month, and 3 suppliers registered during the year.
- 87.5% of Mackerel suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 3 November 2026.
- Among 28 certified Freshdi Mackerel supplier profiles, 14.3% hold HALAL, 10.7% hold ISO, 7.1% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 7.1% hold HACCP, and 7.1% hold BRCGS; 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 Mackerel 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.
FOB35.1%
FOB is the leading trade term for Mackerel supply on Freshdi at 35.1%, followed by CIF at 28.9% and CFR at 19.6%, as of 3 November 2026.
450–550
USD/MT FOBMackerel supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 450 and 550 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 500 across 26 listings, as of 3 November 2026.
10MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Mackerel on Freshdi is 10 MT, with most listings between 2 and 26 MT, as of 3 November 2026.
28countries
South Africa (13.8%), China (12.5%) and India (7.5%) lead Mackerel supply origins on Freshdi, as of 3 November 2026.
Mackerel listings show a typical price range of USD 450 - 550 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 500 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Mackerel is 10 MT, with most suppliers offering order sizes within the range of 2 to 26 MT, providing a broad spectrum of volume options for buyers. Mackerel suppliers primarily use FOB at 35.1% and CIF at 28.9%, with FOB being the most common trade term. For Mackerel, T/T is the most frequently used payment term at 24.1%, followed by L/C at 21.9%.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 130 requests | 26 products | 0.2 |
| European Union | 21 requests | 26 products | 1.2 |
| USMCA | 16 requests | 26 products | 1.6 |
| United States | 15 requests | 26 products | 1.7 |
| Sri Lanka | 14 requests | 26 products | 1.9 |
Globally, 26 listings meet 130 buyer requests - 0.2 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The European Union sends 21 requests (16.2%), and there the same 26 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 (57.8%) ask for it, against 28.9% of listings (49 supply vs 130 demand observations), buyers ask for it 28.9 pts more often than suppliers offer it. CFR runs the other way: 19.6% of listings vs 11.7% of requests, suppliers offer it 7.9 pts more often.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 41.7% of buyer requests (75 demand vs 72 supply observations) ask for it, against 21.9% of listings, buyers ask for it 19.8 pts more often. 'Other terms' run the reverse: 20.6% of listings vs 3.7% of requests, suppliers offer it 16.9 pts more often. Most listings use T/T (24.1%).
Buyers ask for Icelandic origin in 4 requests with no listings from this origin - an opening for Icelandic suppliers. Similarly, Norwegian origin has 4 requests and no listings.
- Buyers price Mackerel at a USD 500 median across 5 buyer prices on Freshdi, level with the USD 500 supply median across 26 listings, as of 3 November 2026.
- For Mackerel on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 57.8% of buyer requests against 28.9% of listings - while CFR runs the other way at 19.6% of listings against 11.7% of requests, as of 3 November 2026.
- For Mackerel on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 41.7% of buyer requests against 21.9% of listings - while other terms runs the other way at 20.6% of listings against 3.7% of requests, as of 3 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 26 Mackerel listings against 130 buyer requests (0.2 listings per request), and buyers in the European Union posted 21 of them (1.2 listings per request), in the 90 days to 3 November 2026.
- Mackerel buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Iceland 4 times with no listings, Norway 4 times with no listings and the United States 2 times against 3 listings, in the 90 days to 3 November 2026.
- The United States (15), Sri Lanka (14) and Turkey (9) sent the most of the 130 Mackerel buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 3 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
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Freshdi received 63 buyer requests for Mackerel in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
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244 listings from 80 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Mackerel prices on Freshdi range from USD 450 to USD 550 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 500 based on 26 current listings. This consistent pricing suggests stable market conditions, though buyers should note the full range reflects variations in quality, origin, and freshness, which directly impact the final quoted price.
The typical minimum order quantity for Mackerel is 10.0 MT, with a range from 2.0 to 26.0 MT across current listings. Buyers with smaller needs may still find viable options within the lower end of the spectrum, though larger volumes generally offer better pricing and terms due to supply chain efficiency and processing scale.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Mackerel, appearing in 35.1% of supplier listings on Freshdi. However, buyers should verify the exact term requested, as demand for other terms like CIF is significantly higher, creating a mismatch that can affect cost and logistics planning.
Mackerel buyers face significant term mismatches: demand for CIF exceeds supply by 28.9 points, while L/C and T/T show gaps of 19.8 and 17.5 points respectively. These discrepancies mean buyers must negotiate carefully, as suppliers often offer only limited terms, increasing transaction complexity and risk of misalignment in delivery and payment.
87.5% of the 80 Mackerel suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 70 suppliers confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 28 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 4 suppliers, providing a strong signal of compliance and quality assurance for buyers seeking trusted, regulated sourcing.
Post a buying request detailing your required volume, destination, and preferred trade or payment terms, or browse live Mackerel listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to confirm availability, pricing, and compliance details before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Mackerel listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 19 October 2026 - 244 active listings, 64 buyer requests, 32 source documents, and 223 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 Mackerel 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 Mackerel, 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 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.