Cumin seeds imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.1 million of cumin seeds in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 941 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 579 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 705 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 860 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 878 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 701 t |
Where Kuwait imports cumin seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 62% |
| Syria | $670K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $658K | 16% |
| Iran | $136K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 1.4% |
| Afghanistan | $46K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $8K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.35 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.
Cumin seeds exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $234 thousand of cumin seeds in 2024 (31 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $140K | 60% |
| Qatar | $44K | 19% |
| Oman | $36K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 4.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.7% |
| Iraq | $2K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cumin seeds worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Syria (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.35 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cumin seeds to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export cumin seeds?
Yes. Kuwait exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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