Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Whole Fish sourcing decisions with real market data
South Africa, Vietnam, and India each hold 12.7% of the 55 Whole Fish suppliers, with India at 9.1%, so the supply base is concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 450 - 550 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 500 median, meaning most offers fall within this band and are consistent across origins.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Whole Fish on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
197supply
Freshdi lists 197 active Whole Fish supply listings as of 17 October 2026.
55companies
Freshdi has 55 active Whole Fish suppliers, 0.4% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 17 October 2026.
23origins
Freshdi Whole Fish suppliers come from 23 countries, led by South Africa at 12.7%, as of 17 October 2026.
55 suppliers are actively offering Whole Fish, with 9 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days and 17 over the past 90. This shows a steady level of engagement—suppliers are not just static, but regularly refreshing their inventory, which means buyers can expect current pricing, availability, and specifications rather than outdated data. 197 listings are currently live, covering a range of species, sizes, and processing details. With this breadth, buyers can quickly find a match for their specific needs without having to start from scratch or rely on vague generalizations. Suppliers come from 23 countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach means buyers aren’t limited to one region and can source based on factors like transport logistics, import regulations, or seasonal availability across different markets.
Freshdi recorded 15 buyer requests for Whole Fish globally in the 365 days to 17 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 197 active Whole Fish supply listings from 55 suppliers in 23 countries, drawn from 78 source documents and 445 supply observations over the 365 days to 17 October 2026.
- Freshdi received 15 buyer requests for Whole Fish in the 365 days to 17 October 2026 against 197 active listings — 13.1 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Whole 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 Whole 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.
- 0 of the 55 Whole Fish suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 17 October 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?
Whole Fish gained 20 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 3 listings from the previous month. Compare the listing dates and terms when evaluating offers to spot the most recent ones.
Is the market busy?
2 of the 55 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing sellers. The supplier base is dominated by established names with a history of consistent listings. Review each supplier’s listing history before initiating contact.
916.4% of 55
814.5% of 55
1120.0% of 55
Can these suppliers be trusted?
53 of 55 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. A high proportion of suppliers list a certificate: 27 of 55, and HACCP is the top certification held by 6 of them. For shipments requiring food safety compliance, filtering for HACCP helps narrow the list to suppliers who meet that standard. Ask each shortlisted supplier for their certificate before finalizing an order.
- Freshdi refreshed 43 of 197 Whole Fish supply listings (21.8%) within 90 days to 17 October 2026, and 20 (10.2%) within 30 days.
- 41 of 55 Whole Fish suppliers on Freshdi (74.5%) were active in the 12 months to 17 October 2026, with 9 (16.4%) active within the last month, and 2 suppliers registered during the year.
- 96.4% of Whole Fish suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 17 October 2026.
- Among 27 certified Freshdi Whole Fish supplier profiles, 22.2% hold HACCP, 11.1% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 11.1% hold HALAL, 7.4% hold BRCGS, and 7.4% hold ISO; 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 Whole Fish 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.
FOB57.9%
FOB is the leading trade term for Whole Fish supply on Freshdi at 57.9%, followed by CIF at 21.9% and CFR at 12.6%, as of 17 October 2026.
450–550
USD/MT FOBWhole Fish supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 450 and 550 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 500 across 57 listings, as of 17 October 2026.
26MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Whole Fish on Freshdi is 26 MT, with most listings between 22 and 26,000 MT, as of 17 October 2026.
23countries
South Africa (12.7%), Vietnam (12.7%) and India (9.1%) lead Whole Fish supply origins on Freshdi, as of 17 October 2026.
Whole Fish listings show a typical price range of USD 450 - 550 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price at USD 500 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Whole Fish is 26 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 22 - 26,000 MT, indicating a wide spectrum of order sizes available across suppliers. FOB is the leading trade term for Whole Fish at 57.9% of listings, with CIF accounting for 21.9% — the majority of suppliers offer freight responsibility to the buyer at origin. For Whole Fish, payment is primarily made via T/T at 23.1% of listings, with L/C at 19.1% — bank transfer is the most commonly used method among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 345 requests | 78 products | 0.2 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 81 requests | 78 products | 1.0 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 64 requests | 78 products | 1.2 |
| USMCA | 54 requests | 78 products | 1.4 |
| United States | 48 requests | 78 products | 1.6 |
Globally, 78 listings meet 345 buyer requests - 0.2 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 81 requests (23.5%), and there the same 78 listings make 1.0 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Indian origin in 6 requests against 8 listings (0.75 requests per listing) - more listings than requests, so buyers have choice; Canadian origin sees 5 requests against 2 listings (2.5 requests per listing) - more requests than listings, an opening for Canadian suppliers; Myanmar has 4 requests with no listings yet - a clear opening for suppliers from Myanmar.
- Freshdi had 78 Whole Fish listings against 345 buyer requests (0.2 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 81 of them (1 listings per request), in the 90 days to 17 October 2026.
- Whole Fish buyer requests on Freshdi asked for India 6 times against 8 listings, Canada 5 times against 2 listings and Myanmar 4 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 17 October 2026.
- The United States (48), Oman (30) and India (22) sent the most of the 345 Whole Fish buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 17 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Whole Fish
Freshdi received 15 buyer requests for Whole Fish in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Whole Fish suppliers
197 listings from 55 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Whole Fish prices on Freshdi range from USD 450 to USD 550 per metric ton, FOB, with a median of USD 500 based on 57 current listings. This central value reflects a tight market, where most suppliers cluster closely around the median, making price consistency a reliable signal for buyers evaluating quality and origin across different grades.
The typical minimum order quantity for Whole Fish is 26 MT, with a range from 22 to 26,000 MT across current listings. While the typical figure is low, the upper end of the range suggests that buyers with large volume needs may find flexibility, though smaller orders are still available and should be evaluated based on supplier-specific terms and delivery logistics.
FOB is the dominant trade term used by 57.9% of Whole Fish suppliers on Freshdi. This indicates a strong market standard, but buyers must still verify the exact term with each supplier, as variations in delivery points and responsibilities can significantly impact cost and logistics planning.
T/T is the most commonly used payment term for Whole Fish suppliers, adopted by 23.1% of listings on Freshdi. While this is a minority preference, it remains a standard option, and buyers should confirm the exact structure with each supplier to ensure alignment with their own financial and operational policies.
96.4% of Whole Fish suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 53 out of 55 total suppliers confirmed through platform checks. A significant 27 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 6, providing buyers with strong assurance of compliance and quality standards before initiating any procurement process.
Post a buying request detailing your required quantity, destination, and quality specifications, or browse the live Whole Fish 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 Whole Fish listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 10 October 2026 - 197 active listings, 13 buyer requests, 78 source documents, and 445 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 Whole Fish 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 Whole Fish, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
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.