Cumin seeds imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported cumin seeds worth $2.9 million (890 tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 890 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 910 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $526K | 261 t |
| 2017 | $160K | 104 t |
Where Iraq imports cumin seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+830% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq cumin seeds imports (HS 0909.31): 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 0909.31: Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of cumin seeds imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported cumin seeds worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 890 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to Iraq?
India was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cumin seeds to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cumin seeds?
The HS code for cumin seeds is subheading 0909.31. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0909 page.
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