Spice seeds imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spice seeds by Algeria reached $36.5 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 159% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 9.8K t |
Where Algeria imports spice seeds from
Egypt alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.61 | Anise and caraway seeds | 55% |
| 0909.31 | Cumin seeds | 36% |
| 0909.21 | Coriander seeds | 4.6% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 4% |
| 0909.32 | Ground cumin | 0.3% |
| 0909.22 | Ground coriander | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.77 per kg, 53% above the world average of $2.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria spice seeds imports (HS 0909): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0909: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper.
Common questions
What is the value of spice seeds imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported spice seeds worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 159% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by India (19%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.77 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spice seeds to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 0909.61 (55% of the value) and 0909.31 (36%).
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