Cumin seeds imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cumin seeds by Morocco reached $42.1 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 199 countries for imports of this product. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $42.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 3.5K t |
Where Morocco imports cumin seeds from
India alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 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 Morocco
Exports of cumin seeds by Morocco reached $664 thousand in 2024 (154 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $398K | 60% |
| Turkey | $253K | 38% |
| France | $5K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported cumin seeds worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 199 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 17% 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 Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Morocco also export cumin seeds?
Yes. Morocco exported $664 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Turkey and France. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $41.5 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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