Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Rock Salt sourcing decisions with real market data
Pakistan (66.7%) dominates the 36 Rock Salt suppliers, with Egypt and India each at 8.3%, and 9 countries represented overall, limiting sourcing flexibility beyond Pakistan. The typical range is USD 40 - 105 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 56 median, meaning prices vary widely and origin may influence cost. Buyer inquiries fell 92.9% to 2 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Rock Salt on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
51supply
Freshdi lists 51 active Rock Salt supply listings as of 1 November 2026.
36companies
Freshdi has 36 active Rock Salt suppliers, 0.3% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 1 November 2026.
9origins
Freshdi Rock Salt suppliers come from 9 countries, led by Pakistan at 66.7%, as of 1 November 2026.
-92.9% over 12m
Freshdi received 2 buyer inquiries for Rock Salt in the 30 days to 1 November 2026, down 92.9% from the previous 30 days.
36 suppliers are actively offering Rock Salt on the platform, with 11 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 17 over the past 90. This shows a steady level of engagement—suppliers are not just listing once and leaving, but regularly refreshing their offers, which means buyers can expect current pricing and availability. With a solid base of active participants, buyers can compare terms and specs without relying on outdated or static information. There are 51 active listings for Rock Salt, offering a range of grades and packaging options. This depth means buyers can find a match that fits their specific needs—whether it's for industrial use, food processing, or de-icing—without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Nine countries supply Rock Salt, with Pakistan accounting for 66.7% of exporters. While Pakistan dominates, the presence of suppliers from eight other countries gives buyers flexibility to explore alternatives if they're concerned about supply chain risks, import regulations, or sourcing from a specific region. Only 2 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a sharp 92.9% drop compared to the previous month. This suggests a significant slowdown in demand, which could mean suppliers are currently underutilized or buyers are waiting for more competitive pricing. For those looking to act now, this quiet period may offer better terms and faster response times.
Freshdi recorded 7 buyer requests for Rock Salt globally in the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 51 active Rock Salt supply listings from 36 suppliers in 9 countries, drawn from 88 source documents and 601 supply observations over the 365 days to 1 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Rock Salt on Freshdi declined 92.9% in the 30 days to 1 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 101.18% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 348 days.
- Freshdi received 7 buyer requests for Rock Salt in the 365 days to 1 November 2026 against 51 active listings — 7.3 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Rock Salt suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Rock Salt 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 36 Rock Salt 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?
Rock Salt had 12 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 9 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate, so the catalog includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing dates when evaluating similar offers to see which is closer to today’s market.
Is the market busy?
5 of the 36 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. The pool includes sellers with established records and a few who are still building their presence. That gives buyers more names to consider, but the newer ones have less history to assess. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them for the first time.
1130.6% of 36
616.7% of 36
411.1% of 36
Can these suppliers be trusted?
29 of 36 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. Certificates are listed by 9 of 36 suppliers, and HACCP is held by 2 of them, making up 22.2% of those with a certificate. For a shipment requiring HACCP, filter the list to include only those with that certification.
- Freshdi refreshed 23 of 51 Rock Salt supply listings (45.1%) within 90 days to 1 November 2026, and 12 (23.5%) within 30 days.
- 25 of 36 Rock Salt suppliers on Freshdi (69.4%) were active in the 12 months to 1 November 2026, with 11 (30.6%) active within the last month, and 5 suppliers registered during the year.
- 80.6% of Rock Salt suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 1 November 2026.
- Among 9 certified Freshdi Rock Salt supplier profiles, 22.2% hold HACCP, 22.2% hold HALAL, 22.2% hold KOSHER, 11.1% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 11.1% hold REX; 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 Rock Salt 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.
FOB43.8%
FOB is the leading trade term for Rock Salt supply on Freshdi at 43.8%, followed by CIF at 28.1% and EXW at 22.3%, as of 1 November 2026.
40–105
USD/MT FOBRock Salt supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 40 and 105 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 56 across 79 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
55MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Rock Salt on Freshdi is 55 MT, with most listings between 1 and 55 MT, as of 1 November 2026.
9countries
Pakistan (66.7%), Egypt (8.3%) and India (8.3%) lead Rock Salt supply origins on Freshdi, as of 1 November 2026.
Rock Salt listings show a typical price range of USD 40 - 105 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 56. The typical minimum order quantity for Rock Salt is 55 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 1 to 55 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes. Rock Salt suppliers offer FOB at 43.8% and CIF at 28.1%, with FOB being the most commonly used trade term. For Rock Salt, payment is primarily made via T/T at 55.9% of listings, with L/C accounting for 17.9% of suppliers' terms.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 148 requests | 88 products | 0.6 |
| Togo | 26 requests | 88 products | 3.4 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 25 requests | 88 products | 3.5 |
| Pakistan | 23 requests | 88 products | 3.8 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 21 requests | 88 products | 4.2 |
Worldwide, 88 listings meet 148 buyer requests - 0.6 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. Togo sends 26 of those requests (17.6%), and there the same 88 listings make 3.4 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF is the widest mismatch: 35.1% of buyer requests ask for it against 28.1% of listings (157 supply vs 128 demand observations), buyers ask for it 7 pts more often than suppliers offer it. EXW runs the other way - 22.3% of listings against 12% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 10.3 pts more often than buyers ask for it. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 31.9% of buyer requests ask for it against 17.9% of listings (143 supply vs 152 demand observations), buyers ask for it 14 pts more often than suppliers offer it. T/T runs the other way - 55.9% of listings against 31.9% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 24 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
India has 6 requests and 6 listings - 1 request per listing, balanced. Pakistan has 3 requests and 56 listings - 0.05 requests per listing, more listings than requests, so buyers have choice.
- Buyers price Rock Salt at a USD 500 median across 19 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 55.5 supply median across 79 listings, as of 1 November 2026.
- For Rock Salt on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 35.1% of buyer requests against 28.1% of listings - while EXW runs the other way at 22.3% of listings against 12% of requests, as of 1 November 2026.
- For Rock Salt on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 31.9% of buyer requests against 17.9% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 55.9% of listings against 31.9% of requests, as of 1 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 88 Rock Salt listings against 148 buyer requests (0.6 listings per request), and buyers in Togo posted 26 of them (3.4 listings per request), in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- Rock Salt buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 6 times against 6 listings, Pakistan 3 times against 56 listings and Belgium 3 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 1 November 2026.
- Togo (26), Pakistan (23) and India (17) sent the most of the 148 Rock Salt 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 Rock Salt
Freshdi received 7 buyer requests for Rock Salt in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Rock Salt suppliers
51 listings from 36 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Rock Salt prices on Freshdi range from USD 40 to USD 105 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 56 based on 79 listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation by origin, quality, and packaging, so buyers must evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on a single average price point.
The typical minimum order quantity for Rock Salt is 55 MT, with a range from 1 to 55 MT across current listings. While the typical MOQ is high, the low end of 1 MT shows that smaller volumes are still available, offering flexibility for testing or niche applications before scaling up.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Rock Salt, appearing in 43.8% of supplier listings on Freshdi. This term is widely accepted, but buyers should verify it explicitly with each supplier, as mismatches in terms can lead to unexpected costs or delivery responsibilities.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Rock Salt suppliers, adopted by 55.9% of them. However, a notable gap exists between buyer demand and supplier supply, especially for alternative terms like L/C or PayPal, which are less commonly offered despite buyer interest.
Post a buying request specifying your required quantity, quality, and destination, or browse live Rock Salt 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 Rock Salt listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 October 2026 - 51 active listings, 6 buyer requests, 88 source documents, and 601 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 Rock Salt 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 Rock Salt, 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 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.