Freshdi Market Insight
Safflower Seed suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
India (40%) leads the 5 Safflower Seed suppliers, with the Russian Federation and South Africa each at 20%, and supply comes from 4 countries overall. Buyer inquiries jumped 100% to 2 in the last 30 days.
About Safflower Seed
Safflower Seed is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Bean, Nut & Seed on Freshdi. Next to Safflower Seed, Freshdi lists Moringa Seed Extract, Cocoa Mass, Masoor Dal, Frozen Peanuts and Blanched Almond Kernels in the same group. Buyers posted 2 requests for Safflower Seed on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for Safflower Seed? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Safflower Seed on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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Buyers can compare 5 active Safflower Seed supply listings on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
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As of 16 November 2026, 5 active Safflower Seed suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
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Safflower Seed suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 4 countries, led by India at 40.0%, as of 16 November 2026.
+100% over 12m
Buyer inquiries for Safflower Seed on Freshdi reached 2 in the 30 days to 16 November 2026, up 100% from the previous 30 days.
Only 5 suppliers are currently offering Safflower Seed on the platform, and none have updated their listings in the past 30 or 90 days. This means the supply is static and not evolving—buyers should treat each supplier as a one-time opportunity rather than a long-term source, and act quickly to secure a deal before availability fades. There are just 5 listings live for Safflower Seed, which is a small catalog. While it may not cover every variation in grade or packaging, buyers can still find a match for standard needs without needing to request custom quotes or wait for new inventory to appear. Suppliers come from 4 countries, with India accounting for 40.0% of the supply. This gives buyers a clear starting point—India is the most common origin—but also means there are still alternatives in the other three countries, offering some flexibility if a buyer needs to avoid regional constraints or quality differences. Buyer inquiries rose 100% to 2 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp increase in interest. With only 5 suppliers and no new listings, this surge suggests demand is outpacing supply—buyers should act fast to lock in a supplier before the current inventory is fully claimed.
Buyers posted 2 requests for Safflower Seed globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Safflower Seed suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Safflower Seed 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?
4 of the 5 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined in the past year. The group includes a mix of new sellers building their presence and established ones with a history of listings. That means buyers have access to a growing pool of suppliers, but the newer ones have less track record to assess. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
4 of 5 suppliers are verified, at least three in four. 2 of 5 list a certificate, and ISO22000 is the most held, by 1 of them. For a shipment requiring food safety standards, filter for ISO22000 or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
Sourcing Safflower Seed through distributors and wholesalers
Before you contact Safflower Seed distributors, read what the offers of this category state.
Which similar categories can Safflower Seed importers browse?
Freshdi lists Safflower Seed under Bean, Nut & Seed, alongside Bean, Cashew and Cocoa. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Bean (440 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Bean, Nut & Seed | Wider group | 110 |
| Bean | Neighbouring category | 440 |
| Cashew | Neighbouring category | 414 |
| Cocoa | Neighbouring category | 384 |
| Seed | Neighbouring category | 372 |
| Sesame | Neighbouring category | 359 |
| Premium Cashew Nuts | Neighbouring category | 347 |
| Organic Cashew Nuts | Neighbouring category | 346 |
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.