Spice seeds imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spice seeds by Morocco reached $58.0 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 213 countries for imports of this product. That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $58.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 5.1K t |
Where Morocco imports spice seeds from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.31 | Cumin seeds | 73% |
| 0909.61 | Anise and caraway seeds | 24% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 1.2% |
| 0909.32 | Ground cumin | 1.1% |
| 0909.21 | Coriander seeds | 1% |
| 0909.22 | Ground coriander | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 54% 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 Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported spice seeds worth $12.6 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Japan (35%), United Kingdom (9%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+740% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.4M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $864K | 6.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $774K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $767K | 6.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $676K | 5.3% |
| United States | $625K | 4.9% |
| France | $612K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $589K | 4.7% |
| India | $398K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported spice seeds worth $58.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Morocco?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($35.9 million), followed by Egypt (31%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spice seeds to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $58.0 million in 2024, an increase of 364%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
Does Morocco also export spice seeds?
Yes. Morocco exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $45.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0909.31 (73% of the value) and 0909.61 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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