Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Squid sourcing decisions with real market data
China (19.3%), India (15.9%) and Vietnam (13.6%) lead the 88 Squid suppliers across 27 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. The typical range is USD 750 - 3,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,935 median, meaning price varies widely and quality or origin may influence the final offer. Buyer inquiries fell 96% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Squid on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
206supply
Freshdi lists 206 active Squid supply listings as of 31 October 2026.
88companies
Freshdi has 88 active Squid suppliers, 0.6% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 31 October 2026.
27origins
Freshdi Squid suppliers come from 27 countries, led by China at 19.3%, as of 31 October 2026.
-96% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Squid in the 30 days to 31 October 2026, down 96% from the previous 30 days.
88 suppliers are actively offering Squid on the platform, which provides a solid pool for buyers to compare terms, certifications, and lead times. The fact that 7 of these suppliers updated their listings in the last 30 days shows a steady level of engagement, meaning the supply is not stagnant and new information is regularly being shared. 206 active listings are currently available, offering a broad range of options in terms of size, packaging, and processing. This depth means buyers can find a close match for their specific needs without having to start from scratch or rely solely on custom quotes. Suppliers come from 27 countries, giving buyers a wide range of geographic options to choose from. This diversity supports flexibility in sourcing—whether for compliance, origin preferences, or risk mitigation—making it easier to find a supplier that fits specific regional or logistical requirements. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a sharp drop of 96% compared to the previous period. This suggests a current lack of demand, which could mean lower competition and potentially more favorable pricing or terms if buyers act quickly before interest rebounds.
Freshdi recorded 27 buyer requests for Squid globally in the 365 days to 31 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 206 active Squid supply listings from 88 suppliers in 27 countries, drawn from 20 source documents and 138 supply observations over the 365 days to 31 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Squid on Freshdi declined 96% in the 30 days to 31 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 191.96% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 361 days.
- Freshdi received 27 buyer requests for Squid in the 365 days to 31 October 2026 against 206 active listings — 7.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Squid 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 Squid supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 31 October 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 88 Squid suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 31 October 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?
Squid gained 19 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 5 listings seen the month before. Compare the listing date when evaluating similar offers to spot the most current one.
Is the market busy?
6 of the 88 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing ones. The pool includes sellers with a long history and a small number of newer names. The established suppliers have a consistent record, while newcomers have less history to assess. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them for the first time.
78.0% of 88
1314.8% of 88
2123.9% of 88
Can these suppliers be trusted?
67 of 88 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. 27 of 88 list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common, held by 10 of them. Filter for HACCP when a shipment requires it, or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate upfront.
- Freshdi refreshed 38 of 206 Squid supply listings (18.4%) within 90 days to 31 October 2026, and 19 (9.2%) within 30 days.
- 63 of 88 Squid suppliers on Freshdi (71.6%) were active in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, with 7 (8.0%) active within the last month, and 6 suppliers registered during the year.
- 76.1% of Squid suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 31 October 2026.
- Among 27 certified Freshdi Squid supplier profiles, 37.0% hold HACCP, 22.2% hold HALAL, 14.8% hold BRCGS, 11.1% hold ISO, and 11.1% hold FDA_REGISTRATION; 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 Squid 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.
CFR41.6%
CFR is the leading trade term for Squid supply on Freshdi at 41.6%, followed by FOB at 37.3% and CIF at 21.1%, as of 31 October 2026.
750–3000
USD/MT FOBSquid supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 750 and 3,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,935 across 18 listings, as of 31 October 2026.
24MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Squid on Freshdi is 24 MT, with most listings between 22 and 24 MT, as of 31 October 2026.
27countries
China (19.3%), India (15.9%) and Vietnam (13.6%) lead Squid supply origins on Freshdi, as of 31 October 2026.
Squid listings on Freshdi show a typical price range of USD 750 - 3,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 1,935 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Squid is 24 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 22 - 24 MT, indicating a consistent and relatively high threshold for order size. Squid suppliers offer CFR at 41.6% and FOB at 37.3%, with CFR the leading trade term among listings, suggesting a preference for freight costs to be borne by the buyer upon arrival at the destination port. For Squid, supplier payment terms are primarily L/C at 44.5% and T/T at 39.1%, indicating that letters of credit are the most commonly used method for securing payment.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 114 requests | 20 products | 0.2 |
| European Union | 25 requests | 20 products | 0.8 |
| ASEAN | 22 requests | 20 products | 0.9 |
| China | 14 requests | 20 products | 1.4 |
| United States | 13 requests | 20 products | 1.5 |
Worldwide, 20 listings meet 114 buyer requests - 0.2 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The European Union sends 25 of those requests (21.9%), and there the same 20 listings make 0.8 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Chinese origin in 3 requests with no Chinese listings yet - an opening for Chinese suppliers - while India's 11 listings against 2 requests already give buyers plenty of choice.
- Freshdi had 20 Squid listings against 114 buyer requests (0.2 listings per request), and buyers in the European Union posted 25 of them (0.8 listings per request), in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
- Squid buyer requests on Freshdi asked for China 3 times with no listings and India 2 times against 11 listings, in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
- China (14), the United States (13) and Vietnam (10) sent the most of the 114 Squid buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 31 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Squid
Freshdi received 27 buyer requests for Squid in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Squid suppliers
206 listings from 88 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Squid prices on Freshdi range from USD 750 to USD 3,000 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 1,935 based on 18 current listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation in quality, origin, and processing, so buyers must evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on the median as a single benchmark for pricing.
The typical minimum order quantity for Squid is 24 MT, with listings ranging from 22 to 24 MT. This consistent volume suggests suppliers target large, stable buyers, and buyers planning smaller orders may need to negotiate or consider combining purchases to meet the standard MOQ.
CFR is the most commonly used trade term for Squid, appearing in 41.6% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify that each quote uses CFR, as it defines the point of risk transfer and shipping responsibility, which directly affects cost and logistics planning.
L/C is the preferred payment term for Squid suppliers, used by 44.5% of them on Freshdi. This term provides security for both parties, especially for high-value or long-term contracts, and buyers should confirm L/C terms including documents required and release conditions before finalizing a deal.
76.1% of the 88 Squid suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 67 suppliers confirmed through platform checks. Additionally, 27 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 10 suppliers, offering buyers clear signals of compliance and quality control standards.
Post a buying request describing the required grade, quantity, and destination for Squid, or browse the live listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and verify certifications before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Squid listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 27 October 2026 - 206 active listings, 26 buyer requests, 20 source documents, and 138 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 Squid 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 Squid, 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.