Spices (other varieties) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in spices (other varieties) was worth $1.11 billion in 2024, about 404.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and up 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.11B | 404.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 328.3K t |
| 2022 | $994.8M | 318.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 311.0K t |
| 2020 | $885.4M | 283.0K t |
| 2019 | $758.0M | 248.5K t |
| 2018 | $752.8M | 247.4K t |
| 2017 | $776.8M | 267.0K t |
Top spices (other varieties) exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by India and South Africa. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 190 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $161.2M | 15% |
| India | $142.3M | 13% |
| South Africa | $68.9M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $51.8M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $40.6M | 3.7% |
| Syria | $38.4M | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $36.4M | 3.3% |
| China | $34.2M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $33.6M | 3% |
| United States | $32.9M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31.1M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $29.7M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129.7M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68.2M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $67.6M | 6.1% |
| China | $56.4M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43.8M | 4% |
| France | $40.6M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $32.7M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $32.3M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $30.9M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $29.9M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $24.7M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $20.5M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.68 per kg and India $1.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910. HS 0910 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most spices (other varieties)?
Turkey exported $161.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by India (13%) and South Africa (6%). In all, 190 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most spices (other varieties)?
The United States imported $129.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in spices (other varieties)?
It was worth $1.11 billion in 2024, about 404.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 190 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.68 per kg and India $1.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0910 page.
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