Coriander seeds exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported coriander seeds worth $3.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 560 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $948K | 653 t |
| 2017 | $988K | 498 t |
Where Egypt exports coriander seeds to
Most of it went to Algeria (33%), Tunisia (16%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.0M | 33% |
| Tunisia | $478K | 16% |
| United States | $327K | 11% |
| South Africa | $235K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $194K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $128K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $113K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $72K | 2.3% |
| Panama | $62K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
Coriander seeds imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.8 million of coriander seeds in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $1.0M | 57% |
| Russia | $307K | 17% |
| Turkey | $278K | 15% |
| India | $198K | 11% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt coriander seeds exports (HS 0909.21): 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 0909.21: Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of coriander seeds exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported coriander seeds worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy coriander seeds from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Tunisia (16%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average export price of coriander seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coriander seeds from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $988 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import coriander seeds?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, Russia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coriander seeds?
The HS code for coriander seeds is subheading 0909.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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