Freshdi Market Insight
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Germany, Tanzania, and Thailand each hold 11.1% of the 27 Paper suppliers, with 14 countries represented in total, so the market is evenly split among a few key origins. The typical range is USD 184 - 1,203 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 478 median. Buyer inquiries increased 30% to 13 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Paper on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
72supply
Freshdi lists 72 active Paper supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
27companies
Freshdi has 27 active Paper suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
14origins
Freshdi Paper suppliers come from 14 countries, led by Germany at 11.1%, as of 1 November 2026.
+30% over 12m
Freshdi received 13 buyer inquiries for Paper in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, up 30% from the previous 30 days.
Only 27 suppliers are currently active in the Paper category, which means each one is likely a key player in the market. While the number is small, the fact that 4 updated their listings in the last 30 days shows some activity — a sign that suppliers are responsive and may be adjusting to buyer needs or market shifts. 72 listings are currently live, offering a solid range of paper types, grades, and packaging options. With this volume, buyers can find a close match for their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or rely solely on custom quotes. Suppliers come from 14 different countries, giving buyers a broad geographic spread to choose from. This diversity means sourcing isn’t limited to one region — buyers can compare options across origins, quality standards, and lead times to find the best fit. Buyer inquiries rose 30% to 13 in the last 30 days, signaling growing interest in the category. This uptick suggests demand is increasing, and with only 27 suppliers available, buyers should act quickly to secure their supply before it gets snapped up.
Freshdi recorded 31 buyer requests for Paper globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 72 active Paper supply listings from 27 suppliers in 14 countries, drawn from 60 source documents and 527 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Paper on Freshdi rose 30% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 97.73% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 301 days.
- Freshdi received 31 buyer requests for Paper in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 72 active listings — 2.3 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Paper suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Paper 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 27 Paper suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 1 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?
Paper gained 4 new listings in the last 30 days, up from 3 the month before. Only a handful of new listings appear each month, so the catalog changes slowly and older offers remain in place. That means buyers see a mix of recent and established offers, which can make it harder to spot shifts in pricing or availability. Check the listing date when comparing two similar offers to see which one is closer to today’s market.
Is the market busy?
24 of the 27 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half of the total. The group is mostly composed of new sellers, which means most have a shorter listing history and less track record. Buyers can find a wide range of new options, but each one needs closer scrutiny before a first order. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
414.8% of 27
27.4% of 27
1140.7% of 27
Can these suppliers be trusted?
26 of 27 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. A majority of suppliers list a certificate, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by 3 of the 14 that do. For a shipment requiring origin documentation, filtering for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN helps narrow the list. Ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front if the shipment requires it.
- Freshdi refreshed 7 of 72 Paper supply listings (9.7%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 4 (5.6%) within 30 days.
- 23 of 27 Paper suppliers on Freshdi (85.2%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 4 (14.8%) active within the last month, and 24 suppliers registered during the year.
- 96.3% of Paper suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 14 certified Freshdi Paper supplier profiles, 21.4% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 14.3% hold Company Registration, 14.3% hold (EU) 2019/945, 7.1% hold BV, and 7.1% hold SGS; 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 Paper 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.
CIF39.0%
CIF is the leading trade term for Paper supply on Freshdi at 39%, followed by CFR at 11.4% and EXW at 9.9%, as of 1 November 2026.
184–1203
USD/MT FOBPaper supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 184 and 1,203 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 478 across 29 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
500PCS median
The typical minimum order quantity for Paper on Freshdi is 500 PCS, with most listings between 500 and 2,000 PCS, as of 1 November 2026.
14countries
Germany (11.1%), Tanzania (11.1%) and Thailand (11.1%) lead Paper supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Paper listings show a typical price range of USD 184 - 1,203 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 478 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Paper is 500 PCS, with most listings falling within the range of 500 to 2,000 PCS, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes to consider. For Paper, suppliers offer CIF at 39% and CFR at 11.4%, with CIF being the leading trade term among listings. Supplier payment terms for Paper are primarily T/T at 37.1%, with Western Union used in 16.1% of cases, indicating a preference for bank transfers over other methods.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 97 requests | 62 products | 0.6 |
| United States | 29 requests | 62 products | 2.1 |
| India | 17 requests | 62 products | 3.6 |
| ASEAN | 10 requests | 62 products | 6.2 |
| Bangladesh | 6 requests | 62 products | 10.3 |
Worldwide, 62 listings meet 97 buyer requests - 0.6 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The United States sends 29 of those requests (29.9%), and there the same 62 listings make 2.1 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests globally, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Thai origin in 2 requests against only 1 listing (2 requests per listing) - more requests than listings, so buyers have choice; UK has 3 listings against 2 requests (0.67 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so suppliers have choice; Germany balances at 2 requests and 2 listings (1:1).
- Freshdi had 62 Paper listings against 97 buyer requests (0.6 listings per request), and buyers in the United States posted 29 of them (2.1 listings per request), in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- Paper buyer requests on Freshdi asked for the United Kingdom 2 times against 3 listings, Germany 2 times against 2 listings and Thailand 2 times against 1 listings, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- The United States (29), India (17) and Bangladesh (6) sent the most of the 97 Paper buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Paper
Freshdi received 31 buyer requests for Paper in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Paper suppliers
72 listings from 27 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Paper on Freshdi has a median price of USD 478 per metric ton, FOB, based on 29 current listings. The price range spans from USD 184 to USD 1,203, indicating significant variation that buyers must assess by grade, quality, and origin. This spread suggests that a single price point is insufficient—each listing should be evaluated individually to determine true value and suitability for specific applications.
The typical minimum order quantity for Paper is 500 PCS, with the lowest listed at 500 PCS and the highest at 2,000 PCS. All current listings start at 500 PCS, meaning buyers can begin with the smallest viable order size available. This consistency helps small-volume buyers access the market without being locked into larger commitments than needed.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Paper, appearing in 39% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While it's a standard option, buyers should verify that each quote uses CIF as the agreed term, especially when shipping to international destinations where cost and risk responsibilities differ significantly between terms.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Paper suppliers, used by 37.1% of them on Freshdi. It is the default expectation when requesting a quote, but buyers must confirm the exact payment schedule with each supplier before finalizing an order, as terms can vary in structure and timing.
96.3% of the 27 Paper suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 26 suppliers confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 14 suppliers list a certificate, and the most common is CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN held by 3 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals of legitimacy and compliance with international trade standards.
Post a buying request detailing the required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse the live Paper listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms 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 Paper listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 28 October 2026 - 72 active listings, 6 buyer requests, 60 source documents, and 527 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 Paper 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 Paper, 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.