Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Steel Wire Scrap sourcing decisions with real market data
Tanzania (17.3%) and Kenya (12.2%) share leadership in the 98 Steel Wire Scrap suppliers, with the United States at 12.2%, across a base of 25 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Steel Wire Scrap 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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As of 16 November 2026, 1,065 active Steel Wire Scrap supply listings are live on Freshdi.
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Freshdi counts 98 active Steel Wire Scrap suppliers, 0.7% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 16 November 2026.
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Freshdi Steel Wire Scrap suppliers come from 25 countries, led by Tanzania at 17.3%, as of 16 November 2026.
98 suppliers are actively offering Steel Wire Scrap on the platform, with 22 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 35 over the past 90. This level of activity shows a steady flow of new or refreshed supply, meaning buyers can expect current pricing and availability rather than relying on outdated information. It also suggests suppliers are engaged and responsive, which helps reduce the risk of missing out on competitive offers. There are 1,065 active listings for Steel Wire Scrap, covering a wide range of grades, weights, and packaging options. This depth means buyers can quickly find a match for their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote. The volume also indicates that suppliers treat this category as a priority, ensuring consistent and up-to-date inventory. Suppliers come from 25 different countries, with Tanzania making up 17.3% of the total. This broad geographic spread gives buyers flexibility in sourcing—whether they're looking for cost advantages, specific regional certifications, or to diversify supply chains. It reduces dependency on any single country and helps mitigate risks tied to regional disruptions or export policies.
Freshdi recorded 278 buyer requests for Steel Wire Scrap globally in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- As of 16 November 2026, 98 suppliers in 25 countries offer 1,065 active Steel Wire Scrap supply listings on Freshdi.
- Freshdi received 278 buyer requests for Steel Wire Scrap in the 365 days to 16 November 2026 against 1,065 active listings — 3.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Steel Wire Scrap 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 Steel Wire Scrap supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 16 November 2026 and replied to 70% of them.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 98 Steel Wire Scrap suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 16 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?
Steel Wire Scrap had 65 new listings in the last 30 days, slightly fewer than the 67 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 similar.
Is the market busy?
No suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is entirely composed of long-standing sellers. Every supplier has a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. The lack of new entrants means buyers are limited to sellers already present on the platform. Review each supplier's listing history before reaching out.
2222.4% of 98
1313.3% of 98
3030.6% of 98
Can these suppliers be trusted?
95 of 98 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. Replies typically come within the day, which helps keep sourcing rounds moving efficiently. 45 of 98 suppliers list a certificate, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 5 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter for suppliers with FDA_REGISTRATION before contacting.
- 191 of 1,065 Steel Wire Scrap supply listings on Freshdi (17.9%) were refreshed within 90 days to 16 November 2026, and 65 (6.1%) within 30 days.
- 92 of 98 Steel Wire Scrap suppliers on Freshdi (93.9%) were active in the 12 months to 16 November 2026, with 22 (22.4%) active within the last month, and 0 suppliers registered during the year.
- As of 16 November 2026, 96.9% of Steel Wire Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a Steel Wire Scrap inquiry is 5 hours.
- Among 45 certified Freshdi Steel Wire Scrap supplier profiles, 11.1% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 8.9% hold SGS, 8.9% hold HALAL, 8.9% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, and 6.7% hold HACCP; 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 Steel Wire Scrap
Freshdi received 278 buyer requests for Steel Wire Scrap in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Steel Wire Scrap suppliers
1,065 listings from 98 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
96.9% of the 98 Steel Wire Scrap suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 95 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. An additional 45 suppliers have listed a certificate, with FDA_REGISTRATION being the most common at 5 suppliers, providing buyers with clear, verifiable signals about compliance and quality before initiating any contact.
Post a buying request describing the grade, quantity, and destination you need, or browse the live Steel Wire Scrap 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 Steel Wire Scrap listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 7 November 2026 - 1,065 active listings and 268 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 Steel Wire Scrap
On Freshdi, Steel Wire Scrap sits under Metals, Minerals > Metal & Metal Products. Next to Steel Wire Scrap, Freshdi lists Copper Earthing Plate, Copper Wire Scrap, Square Plates, Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS) and Copper Pipe, Pressure Fittings in the same group. Steel Wire Scrap drew 278 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for Steel Wire Scrap? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
Steel Wire Scrap bulk price and MOQ: the reference
A reference for buying Steel Wire Scrap by the container load: the facts of this category, then the shared terms.
Which countries supply the most Steel Wire Scrap?
The largest group of Steel Wire Scrap suppliers on Freshdi is in Tanzania (17%), then Kenya (12%) and United States (12%) (November 2026 data). The Steel Wire Scrap suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 41%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 17% | 17 |
| Kenya | 12% | 12 |
| United States | 12% | 12 |
| United Kingdom | 9% | 9 |
| Germany | 8% | 8 |
| Thailand | 7% | 7 |
| South Africa | 5% | 5 |
| Canada | 3% | 3 |
Origin changes freight, lead time and import duties, so compare offers from more than one country.
Where does Steel Wire Scrap sit in the product catalogue?
On Freshdi, Steel Wire Scrap belongs to Metal & Metal Products; related categories include Copper Cathode Scrap, Steel and Copper Wire Scrap. Copper Cathode Scrap is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 142 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Parent group | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Same-group category | 142 |
| Steel | Same-group category | 132 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Same-group category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Same-group category | 113 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 112 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Same-group category | 112 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
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.