Freshdi Market Insight
Pig Iron suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
Pig Iron supply is limited to 2 suppliers across 2 countries, with China and South Africa each holding 50% of the supplier base, leaving no room for alternative origins.
About Pig Iron
Freshdi files Pig Iron under Metals, Minerals > Iron & Iron Products. Pig Iron shares its group on Freshdi with Iron Powder, Ductile Iron Pipe, Iron Pipes, Iron Wire and Magnetic Materials. Buyers posted 1 requests for Pig Iron on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for Pig Iron? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Pig Iron on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
7supply
7 Pig Iron supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
2companies
As of 16 November 2026, 2 active Pig Iron suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
2origins
Pig Iron suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 2 countries, led by China at 50.0%, as of 16 November 2026.
Only 2 suppliers are currently listing Pig Iron, and neither has updated a listing in the past 90 days. This means the supply is static and likely outdated — buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a long-term source, and act quickly to secure a deal before availability disappears. There are 7 listings live at the moment, which is a small catalog for a commodity as specialized as Pig Iron. While not exhaustive, it offers a baseline for buyers to compare specs, grades, or pricing — but the lack of recent updates suggests the information may not reflect current market conditions. Pig Iron is supplied by just two countries, with China accounting for exactly 50% of the exporters. This narrow geographic base means buyers have limited flexibility in sourcing — if China faces disruptions, alternatives are scarce, and the category is highly dependent on one region’s output.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Pig Iron suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Pig Iron 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.
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?
Is the market busy?
2 of the 2 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined in the last 12 months. The category has only two sellers, both new, so the pool is entirely composed of recent entrants with no prior listing history. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
2 of 2 suppliers are verified, so the badge is present on every seller, and at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Since all suppliers are new.
Sourcing Pig Iron factory direct: the reference
The details below help you buy Pig Iron factory direct: what the offers say and what to check.
What other products sit next to Pig Iron?
Freshdi lists Pig Iron under Iron & Iron Products, alongside Iron, Iron Powder and Iron Wire. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Iron (79 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Iron & Iron Products | Group it belongs to | 1 |
| Iron | Neighbouring category | 79 |
| Iron Powder | Neighbouring category | 8 |
| Iron Wire | Neighbouring category | 5 |
| Ductile Iron Pipe | Neighbouring category | 3 |
| Iron Pipes | Neighbouring category | 2 |
| Iron Products | Neighbouring category | 2 |
| Nodular Pig Iron | Neighbouring category | 2 |
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.