Freshdi Market Insight
Seafood market data to source with confidence
India (14.5%), Vietnam (13%), and South Africa (6.5%) lead the 138 Seafood suppliers, with supply spread across 38 countries. The typical range is USD 3,200 - 5,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 4,935 median. Buyer inquiries fell 93.2% to 4 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Seafood on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
869supply
Buyers can compare 869 active Seafood supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
138companies
As of 14 November 2026, 138 active Seafood suppliers, 1.0% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
38origins
Freshdi lists Seafood suppliers from 38 countries, led by India at 14.5%, as of 14 November 2026.
-93.2% over 12m
Buyer inquiries for Seafood on Freshdi reached 4 in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, down 93.2% from the previous 30 days.
138 suppliers are actively offering Seafood on the platform, providing a broad base to compare terms and quality. While India leads with 14.5% of the supply, the wide geographic spread across 38 countries means buyers aren’t limited to a single origin—offering flexibility in sourcing for different regulatory, sustainability, or flavor profiles. 869 listings are currently active, creating a deep catalog where buyers can find a wide range of species, packaging, and specifications without needing to start from scratch. The fact that 17 suppliers updated their listings in the last 30 days suggests ongoing activity and responsiveness, even if the overall catalog remains stable. Suppliers come from 38 countries, which gives buyers a vast range of options to choose from. This diversity means sourcing isn’t constrained by a few dominant regions—buyers can explore different origins to meet specific needs like freshness, certifications, or regional preferences. Only 4 buyer inquiries came in over the last 30 days, a sharp drop of 93.2% compared to the previous month. This decline suggests reduced interest at the moment, which could mean lower competition and faster response times from suppliers, or a need to act quickly before demand rebounds.
Buyers posted 83 requests for Seafood globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Over the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 869 active Seafood supply listings from 138 suppliers in 38 countries, built on 35 source documents and 197 supply observations.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Seafood on Freshdi declined 93.2% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 115.83% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 363 days.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 83 buyer requests for Seafood on Freshdi met 869 active listings, 10.5 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Seafood 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.
- Freshdi's most-contacted verified Seafood supplier handled 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, replying to 91%.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 138 Seafood suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 14 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?
Seafood gained 51 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 32 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate, so the catalog a buyer browses today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
17 of the 138 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. Buyers here have access to both established sellers with a history of consistent listings and newer ones who are still building their presence. The mix increases the number of options, but newer suppliers have less track record to assess. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.
1712.3% of 138
128.7% of 138
2014.5% of 138
Can these suppliers be trusted?
111 of 138 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. 56 of 138 list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common, held by 13 of them. For a shipment requiring HACCP compliance, filter the list to include only those with that certification.
- 126 of 869 Seafood supply listings on Freshdi (14.5%) were refreshed within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 51 (5.9%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 86 of 138 Seafood suppliers on Freshdi (62.3%) were active, with 17 (12.3%) active within the last month, and 17 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 80.4% of Seafood suppliers are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 56 certified Freshdi Seafood supplier profiles, 23.2% hold HACCP, 16.1% hold HALAL, 16.1% hold BRCGS, 8.9% hold ISO, and 8.9% hold GMP; 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 Seafood 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.
FOB50.0%
FOB is the leading trade term for Seafood supply on Freshdi at 50%, followed by CFR at 30.6% and CIF at 19.4%, as of 14 November 2026.
3200–5000
USD/MT FOBSeafood supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 3,200 and 5,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 4,935 across 15 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
24MT median
Most Seafood listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 24 and 26 MT, typically 24 MT, as of 14 November 2026.
38countries
India (14.5%), Vietnam (13%) and South Africa (6.5%) lead Seafood supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 November 2026.
Seafood listings show a typical price range of USD 3,200 - 5,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 4,935. The typical minimum order quantity for Seafood is 24 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 24 - 26 MT, indicating a consistent and relatively high threshold for order size. Seafood suppliers offer FOB at 50% and CFR at 30.6%, with FOB the leading trade term across listings, meaning freight and insurance are generally left to the buyer. For Seafood, payment is primarily made via T/T at 49.8% and L/C at 49.7%, showing a near-equal split between the two methods with both widely used in transactions.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 339 requests | 35 products | 0.1 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 85 requests | 35 products | 0.4 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 69 requests | 35 products | 0.5 |
| ASEAN | 51 requests | 35 products | 0.7 |
| European Union | 50 requests | 35 products | 0.7 |
Worldwide, 35 listings meet 339 buyer requests - 0.1 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 85 requests (25.1%), and there the same 35 listings make 0.4 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Indian origin in 5 requests against 7 listings (0.71 requests per listing), more listings than requests - buyer choice; Indonesian origin has 2 requests against 1 listing (2 requests per listing), more requests than listings - an opening for Indonesian suppliers; Bangladesh has 2 requests with no listings yet - a clear opening for suppliers from Bangladesh.
- Freshdi had 35 Seafood listings against 339 buyer requests (0.1 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 85 of them (0.4 listings per request), in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Seafood buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 5 times against 7 listings, Indonesia 2 times against 1 listings and Bangladesh 2 times with no listings, in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- The United States (33), Oman (27) and the United Arab Emirates (22) sent the most of the 339 Seafood buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Seafood
Freshdi received 83 buyer requests for Seafood in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Seafood suppliers
869 listings from 138 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Seafood listings on Freshdi show a median price of USD 4,935 per metric ton, FOB, based on 15 current listings. The price range spans from USD 3,200 to USD 5,000, indicating significant variation that buyers must assess by grade, species, and origin. This spread suggests that a single price point is insufficient for accurate procurement planning and that detailed specifications are essential when evaluating supplier offers.
The typical minimum order quantity for Seafood is 24 MT, with listings ranging from 24 to 26 MT. This consistent baseline suggests that suppliers expect buyers to commit to a stable volume, which helps with logistics and inventory planning. Buyers should confirm whether smaller or larger volumes are feasible, as the narrow range implies tight internal thresholds for order size.
FOB is the dominant trade term used by 50% of Seafood suppliers on Freshdi. This indicates that most listings assume delivery responsibility shifts to the buyer at the port of origin. Buyers should verify the exact FOB point and destination port with each supplier, as discrepancies in location can significantly impact shipping costs and risk exposure.
T/T is the most common payment term for Seafood suppliers, used by 49.8% of them on Freshdi. This term typically involves a staged payment structure, often with a deposit upfront and balance due upon shipment. Buyers should confirm the exact T/T breakdown with each supplier to avoid delays or disputes over payment timing and conditions.
80.4% of the 138 Seafood suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 111 verified accounts. Additionally, 56 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 13 suppliers, providing clear quality and safety signals. These verifications and certifications help buyers assess reliability and compliance before initiating contact or placing orders.
Post a buying request describing the species, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Seafood 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 Seafood listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 29 October 2026 - 869 active listings, 73 buyer requests, 35 source documents, and 197 supply observations from the same 365-day window. 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 Seafood 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 Seafood, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
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.
About Seafood
Freshdi files Seafood under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products. Seafood shares its group on Freshdi with Marlin, Frozen Red Sea Bream, Fried Seaweed, Seasoned Squid and Sea Moss Powder. Freshdi maps Seafood to the commodity Seafood, HS code 0307. Buyers posted 83 requests for Seafood on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Seafood? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Sourcing Seafood through distributors and wholesalers
The details below describe the Seafood suppliers of this category, from producers to trading companies.
What is the price of Seafood per unit?
As of November 2026, Seafood offers on Freshdi usually sit at $3,200–$5,000/ton FOB, and the usual MOQ is 24–26 tons. Use these ranges to judge a Seafood quote, then compare offers on one Incoterm, packaging and quantity.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $3,200–$5,000/ton | 24–26 tons | FOB |
A range shows where most offers sit, not a fixed price, so ask several suppliers to quote on the same terms.
Where can importers source Seafood from?
India has the most Seafood suppliers on Freshdi (14%), followed by Vietnam (13%) and South Africa (6%), as of November 2026. At least 8 countries appear among the Seafood suppliers, and the top three hold just 33% of them.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 14% | 20 |
| Vietnam | 13% | 18 |
| South Africa | 6% | 9 |
| China | 6% | 8 |
| Indonesia | 5% | 7 |
| Thailand | 5% | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 5% | 7 |
| Pakistan | 4% | 6 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
What trade and payment terms come with Seafood offers?
As of November 2026, Seafood suppliers on Freshdi most often sell on FOB (50%) and accept T/T (50%). After them come CFR (31%) and L/C (50%). In a FOB deal, the seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 50% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 31% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 19% |
| T/T | Payment term | 50% |
| L/C | Payment term | 50% |
| D/P | Payment term | 0% |
Matching the usual Incoterm and payment term makes your offer easier to compare.
Where does Seafood sit in the product catalogue?
Seafood on Freshdi is related to Fish, Fresh Frozen Fish and Whole Frozen Fish, all within Seafood & Aquatic Products. Among them, Fish counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 339.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Aquatic Products | Parent group | 14 |
| Fish | Neighbouring category | 339 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Neighbouring category | 334 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Neighbouring category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Neighbouring category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Neighbouring category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Neighbouring category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Neighbouring category | 246 |
Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.
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.