Freshdi Market Insight
Value Added Sardine market data to source with confidence
India (18.2%) leads Value Added Sardine supply, with Australia and Malaysia each at 9.1%, among 11 total suppliers across 10 countries.
About Value Added Sardine
Freshdi files Value Added Sardine under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Packaged Meat & Seafood. Value Added Sardine shares its group on Freshdi with Canned Tuna Flakes, Canned Corned Beef, Zampini Salami, Smoked Bacon and Crabsticks. Value Added Sardine drew 8 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Looking for Value Added Sardine? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Value Added Sardine on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
15supply
As of 14 November 2026, 15 active Value Added Sardine supply listings are live on Freshdi.
11companies
As of 14 November 2026, 11 active Value Added Sardine suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
10origins
Freshdi lists Value Added Sardine suppliers from 10 countries, led by India at 18.2%, as of 14 November 2026.
Only 11 suppliers are currently active in the Value Added Sardine category, and none have updated their listings in the last 30 days — just two have done so in the past 90 days. This means the supply is stable but not dynamic, so buyers should treat each supplier as a one-off opportunity rather than a long-term source. The low update rate suggests suppliers may not be actively refreshing inventory, so early engagement is key to securing a deal. Just 15 listings are currently live, which is a small catalog for a value-added product. A buyer looking for a specific packaging, processing method, or grade will likely find a match, but there's limited room for customization — it's best to narrow requirements upfront to avoid falling through the cracks. Suppliers come from 10 different countries, with India contributing 18.2% of the total. This geographic spread offers buyers a range of options to compare, especially if they're looking for specific regional processing styles or certifications. While India is a minor player here, the diversity across 10 countries gives flexibility in sourcing without relying on a single origin.
In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi logged 8 buyer requests for Value Added Sardine globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Value Added Sardine suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Value Added Sardine 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 11 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.
218.2% of 11
00.0% of 11
436.4% of 11
Can these suppliers be trusted?
10 of 11 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so the verified badge is worth checking before contacting anyone. Replies typically take within the day, which keeps a sourcing round moving without long waits.
Before you ask for a Value Added Sardine quote
Before you request a Value Added Sardine quote, read what the offers of this category say about MOQ and terms.
Where are Value Added Sardine suppliers based?
India has the most Value Added Sardine suppliers on Freshdi (18%), followed by Australia (9%) and Malaysia (9%), as of November 2026. With only 36% in the three leading countries, the Value Added Sardine suppliers come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 18% | 2 |
| Australia | 9% | 1 |
| Malaysia | 9% | 1 |
| Netherlands | 9% | 1 |
| Pakistan | 9% | 1 |
| South Africa | 9% | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | 9% | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 9% | 1 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which similar categories can Value Added Sardine importers browse?
Freshdi lists Value Added Sardine under Packaged Meat & Seafood, alongside Frozen Chicken Patties, Frozen Meat Patty and Frozen Fish Ball. Frozen Chicken Patties is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 223 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Packaged Meat & Seafood | Group it belongs to | 3 |
| Frozen Chicken Patties | Nearby category | 223 |
| Frozen Meat Patty | Nearby category | 136 |
| Frozen Fish Ball | Nearby category | 130 |
| Canned Yellowfin Tuna | Nearby category | 86 |
| Frozen Beef Patties | Nearby category | 86 |
| Boneless Pork Meat | Nearby category | 74 |
| Canned Tuna Fish | Nearby category | 68 |
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.