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Find 3,378 Indian Steel Wholesale Suppliers, Manufacturers, Exporters & Distributors
Source Steel through distributors and trading companies from India, comparing their offers and contacting them on Freshdi.
156 wholesale Steel products from India are listed on Freshdi, as of November 2026. The Steel suppliers from India include 1 manufacturer, 6 trading companies, 2 distributors or wholesalers and 1 agent.
Steel Suppliers and Distributors in India at a Glance
Steel suppliers and distributors in India on Freshdi at a glance.
- Steel suppliers3,378
- Verified suppliers65%
Where to Source Steel from Distributors from India
What is in the offers of Steel distributors from India?
- The main export markets are the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia
- Trade terms offered include FOB (50%), CIF (25%)
- Payment terms accepted include T/T (80%), L/C (60%)
How busy are Steel distributors from India?
- Latest product listed on Nov 2, 2026
- 50 new products in the last 28 days
- 10 offers tagged Hot Selling
- 2 offers tagged Good Price
What can you read on a Steel offer?
- Verified suppliers of Steel have their email, phone number or business documents verified by Freshdi
- The Premium badge and Trustar rating of each Steel supplier on Freshdi
- Price per unit, MOQ, trade term and payment term of the Steel offer
- Where the Steel supplier is based, its years in business and the markets it exports to
Send one inquiry to several Steel distributors and suppliers from India and compare their quotations on Freshdi.
Based on Steel products and suppliers listed on Freshdi, updated Nov 14, 2026.
What trade and payment terms come with Steel offers?
Steel offers on Freshdi most often state FOB (50%) as the Incoterm and T/T (80%) as the payment term, as of November 2026. They are followed by CIF (25%) and L/C (60%). On FOB terms, the seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 50% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 25% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 8% |
| T/T | Payment term | 80% |
| L/C | Payment term | 60% |
| D/P | Payment term | 10% |
Price, risk and paperwork move with the term, so confirm it in writing with each offer.
Which types of Steel suppliers can importers work with?
As of November 2026, 6 of the 3,378 Steel suppliers on Freshdi list themselves as trading companies, and 2 distributors or wholesalers and 1 manufacturers appear too (a supplier may name several types). Trading companies and distributors of Steel often handle smaller lots and consolidation.
| Supplier type | Suppliers | What it means for importers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 1 | A producer that fits large or repeat orders and custom specifications. |
| Trading company | 6 | Groups goods from different producers into one export order. |
| Distributor or wholesaler | 2 | A stockist that fits smaller quantities and quick shipments. |
| Agent | 1 | Represents producers and arranges the sale for a commission. |
A supplier may state several roles; suppliers with no stated role are left out.
Where does Steel sit in the product catalogue?
Steel is part of Metal & Metal Products on Freshdi, next to Copper Cathode Scrap, Copper Plate Scrap and Aluminum Wire Scrap. Among them, Copper Cathode Scrap counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 142.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Metal & Metal Products | Parent group | 53 |
| Copper Cathode Scrap | Same-group category | 142 |
| Copper Plate Scrap | Same-group category | 120 |
| Aluminum Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Copper Wire Scrap | Same-group category | 117 |
| Scrap Copper Metal | Same-group category | 115 |
| Copper Scrap Metal | Same-group category | 113 |
| Copper Radiator Scrap | Same-group category | 112 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
Frequently asked questions about Steel suppliers
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. |
| 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. |