Freshdi Market Insight
Roofing market data to source with confidence
China (28.6%) leads Roofing supply, with Germany and India each at 14.3%, among 7 total suppliers across 6 countries.
About Roofing
Roofing is part of Construction & Real Estate > Roof Construction on Freshdi. Roofing shares its group on Freshdi with Roof Finishing, Roof Trusses, Flat Roof Construction, Roof Construction (Other) and Roof Coating Services. Buyers posted 1 requests for Roofing on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for Roofing? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Roofing on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
11supply
Buyers can compare 11 active Roofing supply listings on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
7companies
7 active Roofing suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
6origins
Roofing suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 6 countries, led by China at 28.6%, as of 16 November 2026.
Only 7 suppliers are currently active in the Roofing category, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just 2 did so in the past 90 days. This means the supply is static, and buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a recurring source. With such a small pool, every conversation carries more weight and requires careful vetting before commitment. There are just 11 active listings for Roofing, which suggests limited variety in grades, materials, or packaging. A buyer looking for a specific type of roofing material may not find a match without direct outreach, making it essential to reach out early to suppliers who are still active. Suppliers come from 6 different countries, with China accounting for 28.6% of the total. This spread offers some geographic flexibility, but the dominance of China means most buyers will likely start with Chinese suppliers, while others may need to explore alternatives if they have specific regulatory or quality requirements.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Roofing suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Roofing 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?
Roofing had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, up from 1 the month before, only a handful of new listings in either month. When comparing similar offers, the listing date helps identify which one is closer to current market conditions. Check the listing date when evaluating two offers that appear alike.
Is the market busy?
0 of the 7 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so all sellers have been on the platform for a long time. The pool is stable and composed entirely of long-standing suppliers, which means each one has a consistent listing history. That makes it easier to assess reliability over time, but also means there's little new entry to consider. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
7 of 7 suppliers are verified, so every seller has the verified badge and can be contacted with confidence. Certificates are held by 2 of 7 suppliers, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is the most common, held by 1 of them. For a shipment requiring a certificate of origin, filter for that specific certification to ensure compliance.
What sets a Roofing quote
A reference for buying Roofing by the container load: the facts of this category, then the shared terms.
Where does Roofing sit in the product catalogue?
Roofing is part of Roof Construction on Freshdi, next to Flat Roof Construction, Roof Construction (Other) and Roof Coating Services. Among them, Flat Roof Construction counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 2.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Construction | Broader category | |
| Flat Roof Construction | Nearby category | 2 |
| Roof Construction (Other) | Nearby category | 2 |
| Roof Coating Services | Nearby category | 1 |
| Roof Finishing | Nearby category | |
| Roof Sealing | Nearby category | |
| Roof Trusses | Nearby category |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
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.