Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Tape sourcing decisions with real market data
China (40%) and Indonesia (40%) each lead the 5 Tape suppliers, with the United Kingdom at 20%, so sourcing options are concentrated in just two countries.
About Tape
Tape is part of Apparel, Textiles & Fashion > Textiles, Garment, Fashion Accessories & Footwear on Freshdi. Tape shares its group on Freshdi with Raw Cotton Materials, Jeggings, Silk Blouse, Banana Fiber Fabric and Cotton Kurti Fabric. Buyers posted 2 requests for Tape on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Tape on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Tape 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 14 November 2026, 12 active Tape supply listings are live on Freshdi.
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Freshdi has 5 active Tape suppliers, 0.0% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 14 November 2026.
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Tape suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 3 countries, led by China at 40.0%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 5 suppliers are currently listing Tape on the platform, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 or 90 days. This means the supply is static, and buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a long-term source—every conversation carries more weight and urgency. There are 12 Tape listings currently live, which is a small but manageable catalog. For buyers with specific thickness, width, or material needs, this number offers a baseline to find a match—though exact specs may not be fully covered, so direct outreach is often necessary. Three countries supply Tape, with China accounting for 40.0% of the exporters. While not dominant by a wide margin, China remains the most common origin, making it the most likely starting point for buyers seeking volume or standard-grade products.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Tape suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Tape 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 5 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?
3 of the 5 suppliers are verified, more than half, so the badge is worth checking before contacting anyone.
Tape direct from producers: what the offers say
Before you contact Tape manufacturers, read what their offers state.
Which similar categories can Tape importers browse?
Tape on Freshdi is related to Cotton, Bamboo Raw Material and Footwear Raw Material, all within Textiles, Garment, Fashion Accessories & Footwear. Cotton is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 115 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles, Garment, Fashion Accessories & Footwear | Group it belongs to | 38 |
| Cotton | Neighbouring category | 115 |
| Bamboo Raw Material | Neighbouring category | 62 |
| Footwear Raw Material | Neighbouring category | 62 |
| Natural Palm Fiber | Neighbouring category | 58 |
| Raw Cotton Materials | Neighbouring category | 56 |
| Sisal Hemp Fiber | Neighbouring category | 49 |
| Sisal Fiber | Neighbouring category | 48 |
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.