Ground cumin imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ground cumin by Saudi Arabia reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 658 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 884 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $834K | 239 t |
| 2018 | $354K | 81 t |
| 2017 | $186K | 36 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ground cumin from
The largest suppliers were Syria (33%), India (32%), Egypt (13%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $2.4M | 33% |
| India | $2.3M | 32% |
| Egypt | $976K | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $707K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $356K | 4.9% |
| China | $172K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $165K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $97K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $52K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, close to the world average of $4.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground cumin exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $419 thousand of ground cumin in 2024 (108 tonnes). Yemen alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ground cumin imports (HS 0909.32): 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 0909.32: Spices: cumin seeds, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground cumin imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ground cumin worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 201 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground cumin to Saudi Arabia?
Syria was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (32%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground cumin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ground cumin to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export ground cumin?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $419 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Jordan and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground cumin?
The HS code for ground cumin is subheading 0909.32. 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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