Freshdi Market Insight
Source Meal with real supply and demand data
India (14%), Indonesia (12.9%), and South Africa (8.6%) lead the 186 Meal suppliers, with supply spread across 48 countries, so sourcing options remain broad but concentrated in a few key regions.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Meal on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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797 Meal supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
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As of 14 November 2026, 186 active Meal suppliers, 1.3% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Freshdi lists Meal suppliers from 48 countries, led by India at 14.0%, as of 14 November 2026.
186 suppliers are actively offering Meal products on the platform, with 37 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity shows a dynamic market where suppliers are regularly refreshing their offerings, which means buyers can expect current, relevant product details and pricing—reducing the risk of outdated or mismatched information. 797 meal listings are currently live, covering a wide range of formats and specifications. With such depth, buyers are more likely to find a product that matches their exact needs—whether it's meal type, packaging, or dietary focus—without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Suppliers come from 48 different countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach means buyers aren’t limited to a single region and can source based on cost, regulatory compliance, or cultural relevance, giving them real flexibility in meeting supply chain and operational goals.
- Freshdi lists 797 active Meal supply listings from 186 suppliers in 48 countries, as of 14 November 2026.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 192 buyer requests for Meal on Freshdi met 797 active listings, 4.2 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Meal 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.
- In the 30 days to 14 November 2026, the most-contacted verified Meal supplier on Freshdi got 0 buyer inquiries and answered 70% of them.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 186 Meal suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 14 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?
73 new Meal listings came in over the last 30 days, more than double the 32 from the previous month. The catalog is growing quickly, so the current offers include a mix of recent and older ones. Compare the listing dates when evaluating similar offers to see which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
Only 1 of the 186 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is mostly made up of long-standing sellers. These suppliers have a history of consistent listings, which makes their offerings more predictable. The small number of new entries limits the variety of fresh options available. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
163 of 186 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can contact several verified suppliers at once. 68 of 186 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most common, held by 9 of them. Filter for HALAL when a shipment requires it, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- Freshdi refreshed 184 of 797 Meal supply listings (23.1%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 73 (9.2%) within 30 days.
- 133 of 186 Meal suppliers on Freshdi (71.5%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 37 (19.9%) active within the last month, and 1 suppliers registered during the year.
- As of 14 November 2026, 87.6% of Meal suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
- Across 68 certified Meal supplier profiles on Freshdi, 13.2% hold HALAL, 8.8% hold SGS, 7.4% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 5.9% hold ISO, and 5.9% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN; 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 Meal
Freshdi received 192 buyer requests for Meal in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Meal suppliers
797 listings from 186 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
87.6% of the 186 Meal suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 163 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. Additionally, 68 suppliers have listed a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 9 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals about compliance and quality standards before initiating contact.
Post a buying request describing the required grade, quantity, and destination for your Meal needs, or browse the live Meal listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare 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 Meal listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 12 November 2026 - 797 active listings and 192 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 Meal
Meal is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Processed Foods on Freshdi. Next to Meal, Freshdi lists Dried Black Potatoes, Frozen Avocado Puree, Assorted Food, Food Raw Material and Almidon in the same group. Meal drew 192 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Meal? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Meal production and supply in detail
Before you contact Meal manufacturers, read what the offers of this category state.
Where are Meal suppliers based?
India has the most Meal suppliers on Freshdi (14%), followed by Indonesia (13%) and South Africa (9%), as of November 2026. No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 36% of the Meal suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 14% | 26 |
| Indonesia | 13% | 24 |
| South Africa | 9% | 16 |
| Tanzania | 4% | 8 |
| China | 4% | 7 |
| Thailand | 4% | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 4% | 7 |
| Germany | 3% | 6 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Which similar categories can Meal importers browse?
Freshdi lists Meal under Processed Foods, alongside Food, Refined Sunflower Meal and Canned Olive Oil. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Food (542 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Processed Foods | Group it belongs to | 205 |
| Food | Same-group category | 542 |
| Refined Sunflower Meal | Same-group category | 217 |
| Canned Olive Oil | Same-group category | 208 |
| Palm Kernel Cake | Same-group category | 145 |
| Palm Kernel Meal | Same-group category | 138 |
| Dried Sweet Potato | Same-group category | 125 |
| Cake | Same-group category | 109 |
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.