Cumin seeds imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported cumin seeds worth $3.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 527 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 920 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 973 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 659 t |
Where Qatar imports cumin seeds from
India alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 54% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 38% |
| Iran | $140K | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $81K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar imported cumin seeds worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (38%) and Iran (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 10% 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 Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 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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