Freshdi Market Insight
Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers and buyer demand, backed by real data
Tanzania (25%) and United States (25%) lead the 12 Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers, with South Africa at 16.7%. Buyer inquiries increased 100% to 2 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
44supply
44 Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
12companies
Freshdi counts 12 active Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
7origins
Freshdi lists Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers from 7 countries, led by Tanzania at 25.0%, as of 14 November 2026.
+100% over 12m
Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap drew 2 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, up 100% from the previous 30 days.
Only 12 suppliers are currently active in the Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap category, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just two did over the past 90. This means the supply is stable but not dynamic; buyers should treat each supplier as a potential long-term partner rather than a temporary option, and expect to engage directly for detailed specs and pricing. There are 44 active listings for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap, offering a range of grades and dimensions. While not a massive catalog, the volume is sufficient for buyers to find a close match without needing to start from scratch, especially if they’re targeting standard scrap types or common thicknesses. Suppliers come from 7 countries, with Tanzania accounting for 25.0% of the total. This geographic spread offers buyers some flexibility in sourcing, though Tanzania is a key player — making it a strong starting point for volume buyers, while the others provide alternatives for those seeking different regional specs or compliance standards. Buyer inquiries jumped 100% to 2 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp rise in interest. Against a small supplier base of just 12, this surge suggests demand is quickly outpacing supply, so buyers should act fast to secure a quote before the available suppliers are fully booked.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 9 buyer requests for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap globally.
- Freshdi lists 44 active Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap supply listings from 12 suppliers in 7 countries, as of 14 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap on Freshdi rose 100% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 50.0% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 245 days.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 9 buyer requests for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap on Freshdi met 44 active listings, 4.9 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap 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.
- As of 14 November 2026, 0 of 12 Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified and answer at least 70% of inquiries.
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?
Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap had 1 new listing in the last 30 days, compared to 0 the month before. Only a handful of new listings appear each month, so the catalog changes slowly and most offers remain consistent over time. Check the listing date when comparing offers to ensure they reflect current conditions.
Is the market busy?
4 of the 12 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the range of options available. Newer suppliers have less history to evaluate, so buyers must assess their consistency before placing a first order. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
18.3% of 12
18.3% of 12
758.3% of 12
Can these suppliers be trusted?
12 of 12 suppliers are verified, so every seller has the badge, and buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. Replies typically come within the day, which helps keep sourcing rounds moving efficiently. 5 of 12 list a certificate, so a portion of suppliers have formal compliance documentation.
- Freshdi refreshed 2 of 44 Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap supply listings (4.5%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 1 (2.3%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 11 of 12 Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers on Freshdi (91.7%) were active, with 1 (8.3%) active within the last month, and 4 new suppliers registered.
- As of 14 November 2026, 100.0% of Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap inquiry is 4 hours.
- Among 5 certified Freshdi Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap supplier profiles, 40.0% hold PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE, 40.0% hold TIN, 20.0% hold 16 CFR 1700, 20.0% hold Certificate of Incorporation, and 20.0% hold BUSINESS LICENCE; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap
Freshdi received 9 buyer requests for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers
44 listings from 12 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, thickness, quantity, and destination to get matched with suppliers. Browse live Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap listings directly on Freshdi to see current availability and pricing, then contact a verified supplier to confirm specifications and delivery terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 31 October 2026 - 44 active listings and 10 buyer requests.
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 Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap
Freshdi files Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap under Metals, Minerals > Metal & Metal Products. Next to Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap, Freshdi lists Steel Blocks, Zinc Plate, Aluminum Ingot, PCB Scrap and Steel in the same group. Buyers posted 9 requests for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap wholesale offers in detail
A reference for buying Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap wholesale: the facts of this category, then the shared trade terms.
Where can importers source Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap from?
Tanzania has the most Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers on Freshdi (25%), followed by United States (25%) and South Africa (17%), as of November 2026. With 67% of the Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap suppliers in the three leading countries, a few origins dominate.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 25% | 3 |
| United States | 25% | 3 |
| South Africa | 17% | 2 |
| Brazil | 8% | 1 |
| India | 8% | 1 |
| Kenya | 8% | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 8% | 1 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
Where does Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap sit in the product catalogue?
Stainless Steel Sheet Scrap is part of Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi, next to Copper Cathode Scrap, Steel and Copper Plate Scrap. The biggest of these listings on Freshdi is Copper Cathode Scrap (142 suppliers).
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Wider group | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Same-group category | 142 |
| Steel | Same-group category | 130 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Same-group category | 120 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Same-group category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Same-group category | 113 |
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.