Cumin seeds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $27.6 million of cumin seeds in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $27.6M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 3.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cumin seeds from
India alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $18.9M | 68% |
| Syria | $3.7M | 14% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 5% |
| Sudan | $587K | 2.1% |
| China | $553K | 2% |
| Afghanistan | $401K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $140K | 0.5% |
| Ethiopia | $104K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 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 Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cumin seeds worth $1.6 million (317 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cumin seeds worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 199 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Syria (13%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cumin seeds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2023 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cumin seeds?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Jordan and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 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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