Spice seeds imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of spice seeds in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 942 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 649 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 819 t |
| 2017 | $709K | 348 t |
Where Kenya imports spice seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 86% |
| Italy | $53K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $44K | 2% |
| Russia | $27K | 1.2% |
| Ethiopia | $25K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $22K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $16K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.31 | Cumin seeds | 74% |
| 0909.21 | Coriander seeds | 14% |
| 0909.61 | Anise and caraway seeds | 7% |
| 0909.22 | Ground coriander | 2.9% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 1.1% |
| 0909.32 | Ground cumin | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.46, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported spice seeds worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spice seeds to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $709 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 0909.31 (74% of the value) and 0909.21 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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