Freshdi Market Insight
Know the Sword Fish market before you buy
Sword Fish supply is limited to 2 suppliers across 2 countries, with South Africa and Vietnam each holding 50% of the supplier base, leaving no room for alternative origins.
About Sword Fish
Sword Fish is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Seafood & Aquatic Products on Freshdi. Next to Sword Fish, Freshdi lists Parananochromis Caudifasciatus, Shredded Squid, Longspine Stargazer, Rusty Parrotfish and Smelt in the same group. Looking for Sword Fish? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Sword Fish on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
11supply
As of 15 November 2026, 11 active Sword Fish supply listings are live on Freshdi.
2companies
2 active Sword Fish suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
2origins
Freshdi Sword Fish suppliers come from 2 countries, led by South Africa at 50.0%, as of 15 November 2026.
Only 2 suppliers are currently offering Sword Fish on the platform, and neither has updated a listing in the last 90 days. This means the supply is static and likely outdated — buyers should treat this as a high-risk category where pricing and availability may not reflect current market conditions. With no recent activity, it’s critical to verify the freshness of each listing before engaging. There are 11 live listings for Sword Fish, which is a modest catalog for a high-demand seafood. While it offers some variety in packaging or origin, the lack of recent updates suggests suppliers are not refreshing their inventory, meaning buyers may need to rely on direct contact to confirm product quality or availability. Sword Fish is sourced from just two countries, with South Africa supplying half of all exporters. This narrow origin base limits sourcing flexibility — buyers who need alternatives due to import regulations, sustainability concerns, or supply chain risks have few options beyond South Africa.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Sword Fish suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Sword Fish 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?
Is the market busy?
The pool is 2 suppliers, and none joined in the past 12 months. Every seller here has listing history to check, but the choice is narrow. Review each one's listing history before reaching out.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
1 of 2 suppliers is verified, more than half, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. Replies typically come within the hour, which helps a buyer get quick answers when comparing options. Start with the verified supplier and follow up with the other if needed to confirm details.
Sword Fish distributors and suppliers: the reference
Before you contact Sword Fish distributors, read what the offers of this category state.
What other products sit next to Sword Fish?
Freshdi lists Sword Fish under Seafood & Aquatic Products, alongside Fish, Whole Frozen Fish and Frozen Whole Fish. Fish is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 339 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Aquatic Products | Broader category | 14 |
| Fish | Nearby category | 339 |
| Whole Frozen Fish | Nearby category | 293 |
| Frozen Whole Fish | Nearby category | 278 |
| Fresh Frozen Fish | Nearby category | 275 |
| Fresh Frozen Tilapia | Nearby category | 249 |
| Frozen Chicken Fillets | Nearby category | 247 |
| Frozen Whole Shrimp | Nearby category | 246 |
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.