Spice seeds imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported spice seeds worth $6.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 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 | $6.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Israel imports spice seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.7M | 59% |
| Netherlands | $868K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $323K | 5.2% |
| Finland | $138K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $137K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $111K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $96K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $78K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.31 | Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground | 58% |
| 0909.61 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground | 19% |
| 0909.21 | Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground | 11% |
| 0909.32 | Spices: cumin seeds, crushed or ground | 6.6% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 3.9% |
| 0909.22 | Spices: coriander seeds, crushed or ground | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 21% 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.
Spice seeds exports from Israel
Exports of spice seeds by Israel reached $210 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $146K | 69% |
| United States | $28K | 13% |
| Kenya | $22K | 10% |
| Canada | $4K | 1.9% |
| Ukraine | $4K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel imported spice seeds worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Israel?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of spice seeds to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $7.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export spice seeds?
Yes. Israel exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Kenya. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0909.31 (58% of the value) and 0909.61 (19%). 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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