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China (55.6%) and Hong Kong (11.1%) lead the 9 Sensor suppliers, with Poland at 11.1%, so most supply comes from a narrow set of origins.
About Sensor
Freshdi files Sensor under Electronics & Communication > Sensors. Next to Sensor, Freshdi lists Audio Sensors, Liquid Level Sensors, Light Curtain, Magnetic Sensors and Pressure Sensor in the same group. Buyers posted 3 requests for Sensor on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Sensor? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Sensor 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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15 Sensor supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
9companies
Freshdi counts 9 active Sensor suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
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Sensor suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 5 countries, led by China at 55.6%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 9 suppliers are actively listing Sensors on the platform, and none of them updated their listings in the last 30 days — just 2 did in the last 90. This means the supply is stable but slow to evolve, so buyers should expect to engage directly with each supplier and verify specs and lead times upfront rather than relying on fresh inventory updates. There are 15 Sensor listings currently live, which is a small catalog. While it covers a range of types, buyers with specific technical requirements may find a direct contact necessary, as the listings don’t reflect rapid turnover or frequent new additions. China supplies 55.6% of the active Sensor exporters, with four other countries making up the rest. For buyers seeking volume and established production, China is the dominant source — but the presence of other countries offers a limited alternative for those concerned about regional supply risks or compliance.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Sensor suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Sensor 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?
Sensor gained 1 new listing in the last 30 days, after having zero the month before. Only a handful of new listings appear each month, so the catalog remains largely unchanged from the prior period. That means buyers see the same core offers repeated, with little shift in pricing or availability. Check the listing date when comparing offers to confirm which one is closer to the current market.
Is the market busy?
0 of the 9 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so all are long-standing. Every seller has a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The lack of new entrants means the pool is stable but not evolving, so buyers are limited to sellers already present. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
7 of 9 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. 3 of 9 list a certificate, so a small portion of suppliers provide formal compliance documentation.
What to know about Sensor manufacturers
What Sensor manufacturers and suppliers offer, how they quote and what to ask a producer.
Which similar categories can Sensor importers browse?
Sensor on Freshdi is related to Pressure Sensor, Optical Reader and Sensor Hardware & Accessories, all within Sensors. Among them, Pressure Sensor counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 2.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Group it belongs to | |
| Pressure Sensor | Related category | 2 |
| Optical Reader | Related category | 1 |
| Sensor Hardware & Accessories | Related category | 1 |
| Temperature Sensor | Related category | 1 |
| Audio Sensors | Related category | |
| Current Sensors | Related category | |
| Encoders | Related category |
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.