Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Mozzarella Cheese market before you buy
South Africa (13.8%), Germany (10.3%) and Italy (10.3%) are the top contributors to the 29 Mozzarella Cheese suppliers, with supply spread across 17 countries. The typical range is USD 301 - 765 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 716 median.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Mozzarella Cheese on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
91supply
Buyers can compare 91 active Mozzarella Cheese supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
29companies
Freshdi has 29 active Mozzarella Cheese suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
17origins
Freshdi lists Mozzarella Cheese suppliers from 17 countries, led by South Africa at 13.8%, as of 14 November 2026.
29 suppliers are currently active in the Mozzarella Cheese category, with 6 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 8 in the last 90 days. This shows a steady, though not rapid, level of activity — meaning suppliers are maintaining their presence, which gives buyers confidence that the information they see is current and reliable. It also suggests that while the market isn’t booming, it’s stable enough to expect consistent availability. There are 91 active listings for Mozzarella Cheese, offering a broad range of options in terms of texture, packaging, and origin. With this depth, buyers can find a close match to their specific needs without having to start from scratch or rely solely on custom quotes. The volume also implies that suppliers are actively managing their inventory and responding to demand. Suppliers come from 17 countries, with South Africa making up 13.8% of the total. This wide geographic spread means buyers have multiple sourcing options beyond just one region, which helps reduce risk and provides flexibility in case of supply disruptions or import regulations. It’s a rare level of diversity in a cheese category, giving buyers more room to compare quality and logistics.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 9 buyer requests for Mozzarella Cheese globally.
- Freshdi lists 91 active Mozzarella Cheese supply listings from 29 suppliers in 17 countries, drawn from 223 source documents and 1,534 supply observations over the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Mozzarella Cheese on Freshdi drew 9 buyer requests in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 for 91 active listings — 10.1 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Mozzarella Cheese suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Export: Mozzarella Cheese · Mozzarella
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's most-contacted verified Mozzarella Cheese supplier handled 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, replying to 89%.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 29 Mozzarella Cheese 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?
Mozzarella Cheese had 4 new listings in the last 30 days, after zero the month before. Only a handful of new offers appeared, so the catalog is not growing quickly and older listings remain dominant. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is more recent.
Is the market busy?
10 of the 29 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing and new sellers, which broadens the pool of options but means some have less history to assess. Buyers can find new names with fresh offers, but those with shorter records need more scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
620.7% of 29
26.9% of 29
620.7% of 29
Can these suppliers be trusted?
26 of 29 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. A majority of suppliers list a certificate, 15 of 29, and FDA_REGISTRATION is the most common, held by 2 of them. For shipments requiring FDA compliance, filtering for FDA_REGISTRATION helps narrow the list to those with that standard. For other needs, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 11 of 91 Mozzarella Cheese supply listings on Freshdi (12.1%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 4 (4.4%) within 30 days.
- 22 of 29 Mozzarella Cheese suppliers on Freshdi (75.9%) were active in the 12 months to 14 November 2026, with 6 (20.7%) active within the last month, and 10 suppliers registered during the year.
- 89.7% of Mozzarella Cheese suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Across 15 certified Mozzarella Cheese supplier profiles on Freshdi, 20.0% hold SGS, 13.3% hold BV, 13.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 13.3% hold ISO, and 13.3% hold HACCP; one profile can hold several certificates.
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 Mozzarella Cheese 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.
EXW39.5%
EXW is the leading trade term for Mozzarella Cheese supply on Freshdi at 39.5%, followed by FCA at 34.6% and CIF at 14.9%, as of 14 November 2026.
301–765
USD/MT FOBTypical Mozzarella Cheese supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 301 to 765 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 716 across 157 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
17countries
South Africa (13.8%), Germany (10.3%) and Italy (10.3%) lead Mozzarella Cheese supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 November 2026.
Mozzarella Cheese listings show a typical price range of USD 301 - 765 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 716. Mozzarella Cheese suppliers offer EXW at 39.5% and FCA at 34.6%, with EXW the leading trade term among listings. Payment terms for Mozzarella Cheese are primarily 'other terms' at 56.1%, with PayPal used in 20.7% of cases.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 440 requests | 223 products | 0.5 |
| USMCA | 129 requests | 223 products | 1.7 |
| United States | 109 requests | 223 products | 2.0 |
| European Union | 67 requests | 223 products | 3.3 |
| ASEAN | 48 requests | 223 products | 4.6 |
Worldwide, 223 listings meet 440 buyer requests - 0.5 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The USMCA market sends 129 of those requests (29.3%), and there the same 223 listings make 1.7 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for South Korean origin in 2 requests against only 1 listing - 2 requests per listing, more requests than listings, so South Korean suppliers face an opening.
- Freshdi had 223 Mozzarella Cheese listings against 440 buyer requests (0.5 listings per request), and buyers in USMCA posted 129 of them (1.7 listings per request), in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Mozzarella Cheese buyer requests on Freshdi asked for South Korea 2 times against 1 listings, in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- The United States (109), Australia (26) and the Philippines (25) led the 440 Mozzarella Cheese buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Mozzarella Cheese
Freshdi received 9 buyer requests for Mozzarella Cheese in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Mozzarella Cheese suppliers
91 listings from 29 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Mozzarella Cheese listings on Freshdi show a median price of USD 716 per metric ton, FOB, based on 157 current listings. The price range spans from USD 301 to USD 765, indicating significant variation that buyers must assess by grade, quality, and origin. This spread suggests that buyers should not rely on a single price point and must evaluate each listing's specific attributes before making a decision.
EXW is the most commonly used trade term for Mozzarella Cheese, appearing in 39.5% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While it is the leading term, buyers should verify the exact trade term with each supplier, as differences in delivery responsibilities can impact logistics and cost. A mismatch between buyer expectations and supplier terms may lead to unexpected shipping or handling fees.
56.1% of Mozzarella Cheese suppliers on Freshdi offer payment terms other than standard ones like T/T or LC. This indicates a preference for flexible or customized payment arrangements, which may include advance payments, milestone-based releases, or deferred settlements. Buyers should confirm the exact payment structure with each supplier to avoid financial or operational misalignment.
Post a buying request detailing your required volume, destination, and quality standards, or browse the live Mozzarella Cheese listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare pricing, terms, and availability before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Mozzarella Cheese listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 12 November 2026 - 91 active listings, 9 buyer requests, 223 source documents, and 1,534 supply observations from the same 365-day window. 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 Mozzarella Cheese 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 Mozzarella Cheese, 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 Mozzarella Cheese
On Freshdi, Mozzarella Cheese sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Dairy. Next to Mozzarella Cheese, Freshdi lists Whey Protein Isolate, Kosher, Sancor Cheese, Milk With Added Sugar and Kefir in the same group. Freshdi maps Mozzarella Cheese to the commodity Cheese, HS code 0406. Buyers posted 9 requests for Mozzarella Cheese on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Mozzarella Cheese on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Mozzarella Cheese manufacturers: the offers in detail
Before you contact Mozzarella Cheese manufacturers, read what their offers state.
How much does Mozzarella Cheese cost from suppliers?
As of November 2026, Cheese offers on Freshdi sit at $301–$765/ton FOB, a guide for Mozzarella Cheese prices.
| Product type | Price range | Trade term |
|---|---|---|
| All offers | $301–$765/ton | FOB |
The ranges come from Cheese, and Mozzarella Cheese offers can sit above or below them.
Where can importers source Mozzarella Cheese from?
South Africa has the most Mozzarella Cheese suppliers on Freshdi (14%), followed by Germany (10%) and Italy (10%), as of November 2026. At least 8 countries appear among the Mozzarella Cheese suppliers, and the top three hold just 34% of them.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 14% | 4 |
| Germany | 10% | 3 |
| Italy | 10% | 3 |
| Tanzania | 10% | 3 |
| Brazil | 7% | 2 |
| France | 7% | 2 |
| Iran | 7% | 2 |
| Austria | 3% | 1 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Mozzarella Cheese suppliers use?
For Mozzarella Cheese, the nearest reference on Freshdi is Cheese, whose offers most often name EXW (40%) and T/T (4%) (November 2026 data).
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | 40% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 35% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 15% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 7% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 3% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 1% |
| T/T | Payment term | 4% |
| L/C | Payment term | 4% |
These shares are for Cheese, not for Mozzarella Cheese alone, so confirm the terms with each counterpart.
Where does Mozzarella Cheese sit in the product catalogue?
On Freshdi, Mozzarella Cheese belongs to Dairy; related categories include Milk, Milk & Milk Products and Food Grade Powder. Of these, Milk has the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 257.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy | Wider group | 42 |
| Milk | Neighbouring category | 257 |
| Milk & Milk Products | Neighbouring category | 254 |
| Food Grade Powder | Neighbouring category | 223 |
| Milk Drink Powder | Neighbouring category | 187 |
| Whole Milk Powder | Neighbouring category | 185 |
| Milk Tea Powder | Neighbouring category | 181 |
| Instant Powder Milk | Neighbouring category | 180 |
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.