Freshdi Market Insight
Source Stainless Steel with real supply and demand data
China (30.9%) leads the 55 Stainless Steel suppliers, with India and Tanzania each at 9.1%, and 18 countries represented overall. Buyer inquiries totaled 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
156supply
Buyers can compare 156 active Stainless Steel supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
55companies
Freshdi has 55 active Stainless Steel suppliers, 0.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
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Freshdi Stainless Steel suppliers come from 18 countries, led by China at 30.9%, as of 14 November 2026.
55 suppliers are actively offering Stainless Steel on the platform, with 9 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of recent activity shows that suppliers are responsive and keeping their offerings current, which means buyers can expect fresh pricing, new grades, or updated certifications without long waits. 156 active listings are live right now, covering a broad range of thicknesses, finishes, and standards. With so many options available, buyers can easily find a match for their specific technical requirements—like ASTM or ISO compliance—without needing to start from scratch with a custom inquiry. Suppliers from 18 countries are involved in this category, with China making up 30.9%. This wide geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to source based on cost, lead time, or compliance needs—whether they're looking for nearshoring options or want to diversify risk across regions.
Buyers posted 34 requests for Stainless Steel globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- 156 active Stainless Steel listings from 55 suppliers across 18 countries are on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 34 buyer requests for Stainless Steel on Freshdi met 156 active listings, 4.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel 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.
- Freshdi counts 0 of its 55 Stainless Steel 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?
Stainless Steel gained 7 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 4 seen the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate, so the catalog a buyer browses today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
2 of the 55 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The pool is dominated by sellers with a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The small number of new entrants limits the variety of fresh perspectives in the category. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out to a new one.
916.4% of 55
47.3% of 55
1730.9% of 55
Can these suppliers be trusted?
47 of 55 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 20 of 55 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 2 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with it. For other requirements, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 30 of 156 Stainless Steel supply listings on Freshdi (19.2%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 7 (4.5%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 45 of 55 Stainless Steel suppliers on Freshdi (81.8%) were active, with 9 (16.4%) active within the last month, and 2 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 85.5% of Stainless Steel suppliers are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 20 certified Freshdi Stainless Steel supplier profiles, 15.0% hold SGS, 10.0% hold BUSINESS LICENCE, 10.0% hold HALAL, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, and 10.0% hold PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel
Freshdi received 34 buyer requests for Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel suppliers
156 listings from 55 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request describing the grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Stainless Steel listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes and confirm availability before committing to any single order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Stainless Steel listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 6 November 2026 - 156 active listings and 33 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 Metal Metal Products Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel is part of Metals, Minerals > Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi. Next to Stainless Steel, Freshdi lists Copper Balls, Brass Knob, Used Beverage Can Scrap, Copper Milliberry and Aluminium Wire Rod in the same group. Stainless Steel drew 34 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Stainless Steel on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Sourcing Stainless Steel from producers: what the offers say
A reference for importers sourcing Stainless Steel from producers: the facts of this category first.
Where are Stainless Steel suppliers based?
As of November 2026, 31% of the Stainless Steel suppliers on Freshdi are based in China, ahead of India (9%) and Tanzania (9%). The Stainless Steel suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 49%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| China | 31% | 17 |
| India | 9% | 5 |
| Tanzania | 9% | 5 |
| United States | 9% | 5 |
| South Africa | 7% | 4 |
| Germany | 6% | 3 |
| Brazil | 4% | 2 |
| France | 4% | 2 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which similar categories can Stainless Steel importers browse?
Stainless Steel on Freshdi is related to Copper Cathode Scrap, Steel and Copper Plate Scrap, all within Metal & Metal Products. Of these, Copper Cathode Scrap has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 142.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Group it belongs to | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Same-group category | 142 |
| Steel | Same-group category | 130 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Same-group category | 120 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Same-group category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Same-group category | 113 |
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.