Freshdi Market Insight
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Pakistan holds 49.3% of the 201 Salt suppliers, ahead of India (9.5%) and China (4%), with supply spread across 33 countries. The typical range is USD 40 - 110 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 56 median, meaning buyers should expect variation based on quality and origin. Buyer inquiries fell 95.5% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Salt on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
307supply
Freshdi lists 307 active Salt supply listings as of 3 November 2026.
201companies
Freshdi has 201 active Salt suppliers, 1.5% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 3 November 2026.
33origins
Freshdi Salt suppliers come from 33 countries, led by Pakistan at 49.3%, as of 3 November 2026.
-95.5% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Salt in the 30 days to 3 November 2026, down 95.5% from the previous 30 days.
201 suppliers are actively selling Salt on the platform, with 24 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity shows that the supply base is responsive and dynamic—buyers can expect regular refreshes in pricing, packaging, or availability, which helps maintain competitive terms and reduces the risk of stale or outdated offers. 307 active listings mean a wide range of Salt types, grades, and packaging options are available at once. A buyer looking for a specific use case—like industrial, culinary, or specialty-grade—has a strong chance of finding a match without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote. Suppliers come from 33 countries, with Pakistan supplying 49.3% of the active exporters. This broad geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility in sourcing—whether they're seeking cost advantages, specific regional certifications, or alternatives to avoid trade restrictions or supply chain risks. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a sharp 95.5% drop from the previous month. While this suggests a quiet period, it may also mean fewer buyers are actively comparing suppliers, which could lead to faster response times and better negotiation opportunities for those who do reach out.
Freshdi recorded 70 buyer requests for Salt globally in the 365 days to 3 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 307 active Salt supply listings from 201 suppliers in 33 countries, drawn from 85 source documents and 603 supply observations over the 365 days to 3 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Salt on Freshdi declined 95.5% in the 30 days to 3 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 119.51% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 362 days.
- Freshdi received 70 buyer requests for Salt in the 365 days to 3 November 2026 against 307 active listings — 4.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Salt suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
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 Salt supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 3 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 2 of the 201 Salt suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 3 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?
Salt gained 29 new listings in the last 30 days, slightly fewer than the 31 the month before. 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 identical.
Is the market busy?
4 of the 201 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The pool is dominated by sellers with a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The small number of new entries means most buyers will be familiar with the existing suppliers. Review each supplier's listing history before initiating contact.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
172 of 201 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 64 of 201 list a certificate, and HALAL is the most common, held by 15 of them. For a shipment requiring HALAL certification, filter the list to include only those suppliers with it. For other requirements, ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate upfront.
- Freshdi refreshed 102 of 307 Salt supply listings (33.2%) within 90 days to 3 November 2026, and 29 (9.4%) within 30 days.
- 141 of 201 Salt suppliers on Freshdi (70.1%) were active in the 12 months to 3 November 2026, with 24 (11.9%) active within the last month, and 4 suppliers registered during the year.
- 85.6% of Salt suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 3 November 2026.
- Among 64 certified Freshdi Salt supplier profiles, 23.4% hold HALAL, 12.5% hold ISO, 12.5% hold HACCP, 10.9% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, and 9.4% hold KOSHER; 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 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.
FOB45.6%
FOB is the leading trade term for Salt supply on Freshdi at 45.6%, followed by CIF at 27.1% and EXW at 20.7%, as of 3 November 2026.
40–110
USD/MT FOBSalt supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 40 and 110 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 56 across 81 listings, as of 3 November 2026.
27MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Salt on Freshdi is 27 MT, with most listings between 1 and 55 MT, as of 3 November 2026.
33countries
Pakistan (49.3%), India (9.5%) and China (4%) lead Salt supply origins on Freshdi, as of 3 November 2026.
Salt listings show a typical price range of USD 40 - 110 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 56 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Salt is 27 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 1 to 55 MT, offering buyers a broad spectrum of order sizes to consider. Salt suppliers offer FOB at 45.6% and CIF at 27.1%, with FOB being the most commonly used trade term. For Salt, payment is primarily made via T/T at 57.5% of listings, with L/C accounting for 23.7% of suppliers' payment terms.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 137 requests | 84 products | 0.6 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 25 requests | 84 products | 3.4 |
| Pakistan | 23 requests | 84 products | 3.7 |
| Togo | 22 requests | 84 products | 3.8 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 21 requests | 84 products | 4.0 |
Worldwide, 84 listings meet 137 buyer requests - 0.6 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 25 requests (18.2%), and there the same 84 listings make 3.4 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CIF shows a 4.2-point gap: 31.3% of buyer requests ask for it against 27.1% of listings (161 supply vs 122 demand observations). EXW runs the other way - 20.7% of listings against 14.5% of requests. A supplier able to quote CIF stands out.
Western Union is the widest mismatch: 10.1% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 0.6% of listings accept it (144 supply vs 142 demand observations). T/T is the reverse gap - 57.5% of listings vs 35.2% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 22.3 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
Buyers ask for Indian origin in 6 requests against only 5 listings (1.2 requests per listing) - an opening for Indian suppliers - while Pakistan's 57 listings against 3 requests and Egypt's 10 listings against 2 requests already give buyers plenty of choice.
- Buyers price Salt at a USD 8 median across 18 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 55.5 supply median across 81 listings, as of 3 November 2026.
- For Salt on Freshdi, CIF is the widest trade term gap - 31.3% of buyer requests against 27.1% of listings - while EXW runs the other way at 20.7% of listings against 14.5% of requests, as of 3 November 2026.
- For Salt on Freshdi, Western Union is the widest payment term gap - 10.1% of buyer requests against 0.6% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 57.5% of listings against 35.2% of requests, as of 3 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 84 Salt listings against 137 buyer requests (0.6 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 25 of them (3.4 listings per request), in the 90 days to 3 November 2026.
- Salt buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 6 times against 5 listings, Pakistan 3 times against 57 listings and Egypt 2 times against 10 listings, in the 90 days to 3 November 2026.
- Pakistan (23), Togo (22) and India (19) sent the most of the 137 Salt buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 3 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Salt
Freshdi received 70 buyer requests for Salt in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Salt suppliers
307 listings from 201 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
The typical minimum order quantity for Salt is 27 MT, with listings ranging from 1 to 55 MT. This wide range means buyers with small or medium volumes still have viable options available, though larger orders are more common, so volume flexibility should be assessed per supplier's posted terms.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Salt, appearing in 45.6% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While it's the default expectation, buyers should verify the exact term with each supplier, as mismatches between buyer demand and supply availability can create logistical or cost challenges.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Salt suppliers, used by 57.5% of them. This term is standard in most listings, but buyers should confirm the exact terms with each supplier, especially since a gap exists between buyer demand and supplier supply for other terms like L/C or Western Union.
85.6% of Salt suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 172 out of 201. A total of 64 suppliers list a certificate, with HALAL being the most common at 15 suppliers. This high level of verification and certification provides strong assurance of compliance and quality for buyers evaluating long-term partnerships.
Post a buying request describing your required quantity, destination, and quality needs, or browse live Salt listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm trade and payment terms, and verify certifications before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Salt listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 28 October 2026 - 307 active listings, 73 buyer requests, 85 source documents, and 603 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 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 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.