Freshdi Market Insight
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India (34.7%) leads Rice supply, followed by Vietnam (15.7%) and Pakistan (13%), among 401 suppliers from 45 countries. Typical offers range from USD 199 - 1,050 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 568 median, meaning price varies widely and depends on quality and origin. Buyer inquiries fell 92.6% to 685 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CIF more often than suppliers offer it — a 26.5 percentage point gap — so a CIF quote must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Rice on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
837supply
Freshdi lists 837 active Rice supply listings as of 6 October 2026.
401companies
Freshdi has 401 active Rice suppliers, 3.2% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 6 October 2026.
45origins
Freshdi Rice suppliers come from 45 countries, led by India at 34.7%, as of 6 October 2026.
-92.6% over 12m
Freshdi received 685 buyer inquiries for Rice in the 30 days to 6 October 2026, down 92.6% from the previous 30 days.
401 suppliers are actively selling Rice on the platform, with 58 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity means suppliers are responsive and keeping their offerings current, which helps buyers find fresh pricing, new grades, or updated certifications without waiting for long delays. 837 active listings are live right now, covering a wide range of varieties, packaging, and origin details. A deep catalog like this means buyers can quickly find a match for their specific needs—whether it's a particular grain type, moisture level, or export standard—without having to start from scratch. Suppliers from 45 countries are involved in this category, with India leading at 34.7%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility to source based on cost, quality, or compliance needs, and means they can compare options across regions without relying on a single dominant supplier. Buyer inquiries dropped 92.6% to just 685 in the last 30 days—this is a sharp decline compared to the previous period. While it may suggest reduced demand, it also means suppliers are likely less busy, offering buyers a better chance to secure favorable terms or negotiate directly without competition.
Freshdi recorded 70 buyer requests for Rice globally in the 365 days to 6 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 837 active Rice supply listings from 401 suppliers in 45 countries, drawn from 1,968 source documents and 7,213 supply observations over the 365 days to 6 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Rice on Freshdi declined 92.6% in the 30 days to 6 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 97.12% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 337 days.
- Freshdi received 70 buyer requests for Rice in the 365 days to 6 October 2026 against 837 active listings — 12.0 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Rice suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Export: White Basmati Rice · Basmati Brown Rice · Basmati Rice
Export: Jasmine Rice · Basmati Rice · Non Basmati Rice
TP IMEX CO.,LTD
Agent/Representative, Exporter/Wholesaler, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
4.6
Export: Broken Rice · Jasmine Rice · Organic Rice
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.
- The most-contacted verified Rice supplier on Freshdi received 9 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 6 October 2026 and replied to 80% of them.
- 3 of the 401 Rice suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 6 October 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?
Rice gained 104 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 92 the month before. New offers are arriving at a higher rate than a month ago, so the catalog a buyer browses today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare listing dates when evaluating similar offers to see which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
396 of the 401 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined in the last 12 months. The supplier base is mostly composed of new entrants, which increases the number of names available to a buyer but means each new seller has less history to evaluate. Buyers can find a wider range of options, but the lack of long-standing records means each new seller needs careful review before a first order. Check listing history and start with a small trial order with a new supplier.
5814.5% of 401
7819.5% of 401
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
334 of 401 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 110 of 401 suppliers, and HALAL is the most common, held by 15 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those with that standard, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate upfront.
- Freshdi refreshed 260 of 837 Rice supply listings (31.1%) within 90 days to 6 October 2026, and 104 (12.4%) within 30 days.
- 253 of 401 Rice suppliers on Freshdi (63.1%) were active in the 12 months to 6 October 2026, with 58 (14.5%) active within the last month, and 396 suppliers registered during the year.
- 83.3% of Rice suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 6 October 2026.
- Among 110 certified Freshdi Rice supplier profiles, 13.6% hold HALAL, 11.8% hold HACCP, 10.0% hold FSSAI, 9.1% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 8.2% hold ISO; 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 Rice 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.
FOB49.3%
FOB is the leading trade term for Rice supply on Freshdi at 49.3%, followed by CIF at 32.2% and EXW at 6.1%, as of 6 October 2026.
199–1050
USD/MT FOBRice supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 199 and 1,050 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 568 across 619 listings, as of 6 October 2026.
25MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Rice on Freshdi is 25 MT, with most listings between 20 and 100 MT, as of 6 October 2026.
45countries
India (34.7%), Vietnam (15.7%) and Pakistan (13%) lead Rice supply origins on Freshdi, as of 6 October 2026.
Rice listings show a typical price range of USD 199 - 1,050 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 568. Basmati is the largest variety by volume at 33% of priced listings, with a median of USD 996 per metric ton. Long Grain White accounts for 21% of listings at a median of USD 500. Jasmine makes up 6% at USD 568, Parboiled is represented in 5.5% at USD 1,100, and Japonica is the smallest variety at 2.3% with a median of USD 600. The typical minimum order quantity for Rice is 25 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 20 - 100 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes to consider. FOB is the leading trade term for Rice at 49.3% of listings, with CIF at 32.2% — most suppliers leave freight and insurance arrangements to the buyer. T/T and L/C are equally common for Rice, with T/T at 34.2% and L/C at 33.9%, indicating a balanced preference between bank transfer and letter of credit as payment methods.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| basmati | 72–1080 USD/MT | 996 | 204 | FOB | 25 MT |
| long grain white | 30–900 USD/MT | 500 | 130 | FOB | 25 MT |
| jasmine | 30–850 USD/MT | 568 | 37 | FOB | 25 MT |
| parboiled | 223–1220 USD/MT | 1100 | 34 | FOB | 25 MT |
| japonica | 556–600 USD/MT | 600 | 14 | FOB | 25 MT |
Basmati has the widest range, USD 72 - 1,080 per metric ton, with a median of USD 996. Long grain white has the lowest median at USD 500 per metric ton on a USD 30 - 900 range. Jasmine lists between USD 30 and 850 per metric ton, median USD 568. Parboiled carries the highest median of USD 1,100 per metric ton on a USD 223 - 1,220 range. Japonica has the tightest range at USD 556 - 600 per metric ton, median USD 600.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 2,281 requests | 1,968 products | 0.9 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 534 requests | 1,968 products | 3.7 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 471 requests | 1,968 products | 4.2 |
| USMCA | 318 requests | 1,968 products | 6.2 |
| India | 284 requests | 1,968 products | 6.9 |
Globally, 1,968 listings meet 2,281 buyer requests - 0.9 listings per request, so buyers compete for listings. The Middle East & North Africa sends 534 requests (23.4%), and there the same 1,968 listings make 3.7 listings per request. With more requests than listings, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF is the widest mismatch: more than half of buyer requests (58.7%) ask for it, yet only 32.2% of listings offer it (1257 supply vs 1737 demand observations). FOB runs the other way - 49.3% of listings against 32.7% of buyer requests. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
T/T is the widest payment gap: 47.2% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 34.2% of listings accept it (1517 supply vs 1294 demand observations). MoneyGram runs the other way - 7.3% of listings vs 1.9% of buyer requests. Suppliers that accept T/T stand out to buyers.
| Rice type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati | 850 – 1050 | 1000 | 72 – 1080 | 996 | -0.4% |
| Long grain white | 600 – 600 | 600 | 30 – 900 | 500 | -16.7% |
| Jasmine | 30 – 850 | 850 | 30 – 850 | 568 | -33.2% |
| Parboiled | 5236 – 60000 | 5236 | 223 – 1220 | 1100 | -79.0% |
| Japonica | 950 – 1500 | 950 | 556 – 600 | 600 | -36.8% |
Rice buyers price at a USD 600 median across 78 buyer prices, above the USD 568.05 supply median (619 observations) - buyers are willing to pay more, suppliers can hold firm on price.
India sees 128 requests against 839 listings (0.15 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so buyers have choice. Thailand (33 requests vs 79 listings) and Vietnam (28 requests vs 68 listings) also show more listings than requests - buyers have choice across all origins.
- Buyers price Rice at a USD 600 median across 78 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 568.05 supply median across 619 listings, as of 6 October 2026.
- On Freshdi, Rice buyers price basmati at a USD 1,000 median (23 buyer prices) against USD 996 in listings, long grain white at a USD 600 median (7 buyer prices) against USD 500 in listings and jasmine at a USD 850 median (5 buyer prices) against USD 568.05 in listings, as of 6 October 2026.
- For Rice on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 58.7% of buyer requests against 32.2% of listings - while FOB runs the other way at 49.3% of listings against 32.7% of requests, as of 6 October 2026.
- For Rice on Freshdi, T/T is the widest payment term gap - 47.2% of buyer requests against 34.2% of listings - while MoneyGram runs the other way at 7.3% of listings against 1.9% of requests, as of 6 October 2026.
- Freshdi had 1,968 Rice listings against 2,281 buyer requests (0.9 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 534 of them (3.7 listings per request), in the 90 days to 6 October 2026.
- Rice buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 128 times against 839 listings, Thailand 33 times against 79 listings and Vietnam 28 times against 68 listings, in the 90 days to 6 October 2026.
- India (284), the United Arab Emirates (269) and the United States (233) sent the most of the 2281 Rice buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 6 October 2026.
What do I do now?
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837 listings from 401 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Rice prices on Freshdi range from USD 199 to USD 1,050 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 568 based on 619 listings. The price spread reflects significant variation by type and origin, so buyers must evaluate each grade individually rather than relying on a single average price point.
The typical minimum order quantity for Rice is 25 MT, with a range from 20 to 100 MT across current listings. Buyers with smaller volumes may still find viable suppliers within the lower end of this range, though larger orders generally offer better pricing and terms.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Rice, applied in 49.3% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each quote uses FOB, as mismatches with other terms like CIF can lead to unexpected cost or logistics burdens.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Rice suppliers, selected by 34.2% of them. While common, it's not universal, so buyers must confirm the exact payment terms with each supplier before finalizing a purchase.
Freshdi lists 5 Rice grades: parboiled, basmati, japonica, jasmine, and long grain white. Parboiled has the highest median price at USD 1,100 per metric ton, while long grain white is the lowest at USD 500, and basmati has the most listings at 204, indicating strong market demand for that variety.
83.3% of the 401 Rice suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 334 verified accounts. An additional 110 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 15 suppliers, providing buyers with clear signals of compliance and quality assurance.
Post a buying request describing the grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Rice 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 Rice listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 3 October 2026 - 837 active listings, 129 buyer requests, 1,968 source documents, and 7,213 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 Rice 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 Rice, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
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 7 days on a rolling 365-day window.