Anise and caraway seeds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported anise and caraway seeds worth $6.3 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 million.
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 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports anise and caraway seeds from
Most of the value came from India (46%), Egypt (21%), Syria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 46% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 21% |
| Syria | $936K | 15% |
| China | $386K | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $205K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $199K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $103K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $63K | 1% |
| Yemen | $37K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.86, 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.
Anise and caraway seeds exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported anise and caraway seeds worth $378 thousand (64 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia anise and caraway seeds imports (HS 0909.61): 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 0909.61: Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of anise and caraway seeds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported anise and caraway seeds worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply anise and caraway seeds to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Syria (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of anise and caraway seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anise and caraway seeds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export anise and caraway seeds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Turkey and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for anise and caraway seeds?
The HS code for anise and caraway seeds is subheading 0909.61. 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?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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