Freshdi Market Insight
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South Africa (21.1%) and the United Kingdom (15.8%) lead the 19 Waste Paper suppliers, with Thailand at 15.8%, so sourcing options are concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 49 - 120 per metric ton FOB, with a median of USD 49 per metric ton. Buyer inquiries increased 171.4% to 19 in the last 30 days. Buyers request FOB more often than suppliers offer it — a 35.9 percentage point gap — so a FOB price must be explicitly asked for.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Waste Paper on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
95supply
Freshdi lists 95 active Waste Paper supply listings as of 2 November 2026.
19companies
Freshdi has 19 active Waste Paper suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 2 November 2026.
8origins
Freshdi Waste Paper suppliers come from 8 countries, led by South Africa at 21.1%, as of 2 November 2026.
+171.4% over 12m
Freshdi received 19 buyer inquiries for Waste Paper in the 30 days to 2 November 2026, up 171.4% from the previous 30 days.
Only 19 suppliers are currently active in the Waste Paper category, which means each one is a key player in the market. With such a small number of exporters, buyers can expect personalized attention and deeper engagement—no need to choose from a crowded field of generic offers. This tight group also means that demand spikes can quickly shift supply availability, so timing your inquiry is critical. 95 listings are currently live, offering a broad range of grades, packaging, and specifications. This depth ensures that even niche requirements—like specific moisture content or fiber type—have a good chance of being met without needing to start from scratch with a custom request. The volume suggests suppliers are actively managing their inventory and responding to market needs. Waste Paper suppliers come from 8 different countries, with South Africa accounting for 21.1% of the total. This geographic spread gives buyers flexibility to compare regional differences in quality, pricing, and logistics—especially useful when seeking alternatives to South Africa’s share. The diversity means buyers aren’t locked into a single origin, even if one country dominates. Buyer inquiries surged 171.4% to 19 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp rise in demand. Against a supplier base of just 19, this spike means supply is likely to tighten quickly—buyers should act fast to secure a quote before the available suppliers are fully booked.
Freshdi recorded 37 buyer requests for Waste Paper globally in the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 95 active Waste Paper supply listings from 19 suppliers in 8 countries, drawn from 6 source documents and 44 supply observations over the 365 days to 2 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Waste Paper on Freshdi rose 171.4% in the 30 days to 2 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 99.87% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 334 days.
- Freshdi received 37 buyer requests for Waste Paper in the 365 days to 2 November 2026 against 95 active listings — 2.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Waste Paper suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
No Waste Paper 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.
- 0 of the 19 Waste Paper suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 2 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?
Waste Paper had 2 new listings in the last 30 days, up from 1 the month before, only a handful of new listings in either month. The catalog is growing slowly, so the majority of offers remain unchanged from prior months. That means buyers see a consistent set of prices and terms, with only minor updates. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that are otherwise similar.
Is the market busy?
10 of the 19 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined recently. The group includes both long-standing and newer sellers, which expands the pool of options. Newer suppliers have less history to show, so buyers must assess their consistency before engaging. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
315.8% of 19
15.3% of 19
631.6% of 19
Can these suppliers be trusted?
19 of 19 suppliers are verified, so every seller has the badge, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Replies typically come within the day, which allows a buyer to get answers in a timely manner. 9 of 19 list a certificate, so a notable share of suppliers provide documentation.
- Freshdi refreshed 4 of 95 Waste Paper supply listings (4.2%) within 90 days to 2 November 2026, and 2 (2.1%) within 30 days.
- 17 of 19 Waste Paper suppliers on Freshdi (89.5%) were active in the 12 months to 2 November 2026, with 3 (15.8%) active within the last month, and 10 suppliers registered during the year.
- 100.0% of Waste Paper suppliers on Freshdi are verified and the median first response to a Waste Paper inquiry is 12 hours as of 2 November 2026.
- Among 9 certified Freshdi Waste Paper supplier profiles, 22.2% hold SGS, 11.1% hold Registration Certificate , 11.1% hold ISO 9001:2008, 11.1% hold OHSAS 18001:2007, and 11.1% hold ISO 14001:2004; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Waste Paper offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF72.4%
CIF is the leading trade term for Waste Paper supply on Freshdi at 72.4%, followed by FOB at 14% and EXW at 11.4%, as of 2 November 2026.
49–120
USD/MT FOBWaste Paper supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 49 and 120 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 49 across 6 listings, as of 2 November 2026.
17MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Waste Paper on Freshdi is 17 MT, with most listings between 17 and 25 MT, as of 2 November 2026.
8countries
South Africa (21.1%), Thailand (15.8%) and United Kingdom (15.8%) lead Waste Paper supply origins on Freshdi, as of 2 November 2026.
Waste Paper listings show a typical price range of USD 49 - 120 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 49 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Waste Paper is 17 MT, with most suppliers setting orders within the range of 17 - 25 MT. CIF is the dominant trade term for Waste Paper at 72.4% of listings, with FOB accounting for 14% — indicating that most suppliers include freight and insurance to the destination port. Payment terms for Waste Paper are predominantly T/T at 87.6%, with D/P making up 12.4% of listings.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 77 requests | 6 products | 0.1 |
| USMCA | 43 requests | 6 products | 0.1 |
| United States | 42 requests | 6 products | 0.1 |
| India | 21 requests | 6 products | 0.3 |
| Bangladesh | 4 requests | 6 products | 1.5 |
Worldwide, 6 listings meet 77 buyer requests - 0.1 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The USMCA sends 43 of those requests (55.8%), and there the same 6 listings make 0.1 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
FOB is the clearest mismatch: about half of buyer requests (49.9%) ask for it, yet only 14% of listings offer it (13 supply vs 36 demand observations), buyers ask for it 35.9 pts more often than suppliers offer. CIF runs the other way - 72.4% of listings against 35.4% of requests, suppliers offer it 37 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 28.3% of buyer requests ask for it, yet no current listing offers it (7 supply vs 42 demand observations), buyers ask for it 28.3 pts more often than suppliers offer. Suppliers that accept L/C stand out to these buyers.
Buyers ask for UK origin in 5 requests against only 1 listing (5 requests per listing), US origin in 4 requests against 2 listings (2 requests per listing), and South Africa in 3 requests against 2 listings (1.5 requests per listing) - all regions face more requests than listings, creating openings for suppliers in those origins.
- Buyers price Waste Paper at a USD 100 median across 6 buyer prices on Freshdi, above the USD 49 supply median across 6 listings, as of 2 November 2026.
- For Waste Paper on Freshdi, FOB is the widest trade term gap - 49.9% of buyer requests against 14% of listings - while CIF runs the other way at 72.4% of listings against 35.4% of requests, as of 2 November 2026.
- For Waste Paper on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 28.3% of buyer requests against 0% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 87.6% of listings against 37.8% of requests, as of 2 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 6 Waste Paper listings against 77 buyer requests (0.1 listings per request), and buyers in USMCA posted 43 of them (0.1 listings per request), in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
- Waste Paper buyer requests on Freshdi asked for the United Kingdom 5 times against 1 listings, the United States 4 times against 2 listings and South Africa 3 times against 2 listings, in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
- The United States (42), India (21) and Bangladesh (4) sent the most of the 77 Waste Paper buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 2 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Waste Paper
Freshdi received 37 buyer requests for Waste Paper in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
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95 listings from 19 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Waste Paper prices on Freshdi range from USD 49 to USD 120 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 49 based on 6 listings. The tight clustering around the low end suggests pricing is highly consistent, and buyers should verify grade, moisture content, and origin as these factors significantly influence actual value despite the narrow price range.
The typical minimum order quantity for Waste Paper is 17.0 MT, with a range from 17.0 to 25.0 MT across current listings. This consistent low end indicates that suppliers set a firm floor for orders, making it difficult for small-volume buyers to enter the market unless they can negotiate or find a supplier with a lower MOQ.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Waste Paper, appearing in 72.4% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers seeking CIF terms should confirm this with each supplier, as the term is not universally offered and may not align with their logistics or cost structure, especially when compared to more common terms like FOB or EXW.
T/T is the dominant payment term for Waste Paper suppliers, used by 87.6% of them on Freshdi. This indicates a strong preference for direct bank transfers, though buyers should verify the exact terms and conditions with each supplier, as some may require advance payment or partial payment milestones before shipment.
Post a buying request specifying the required grade, volume, and destination, or browse live Waste Paper listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Waste Paper listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 30 October 2026 - 95 active listings, 36 buyer requests, 6 source documents, and 44 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Waste Paper type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Waste Paper, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
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.