Anise and caraway seeds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported anise and caraway seeds worth $3.2 million (882 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.2M | 882 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 666 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 784 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 865 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 763 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 679 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 814 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 599 t |
Where South Africa imports anise and caraway seeds from
Most of the value came from India (23%), Egypt (17%), Serbia (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $738K | 23% |
| Egypt | $527K | 17% |
| Serbia | $406K | 13% |
| Germany | $349K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $218K | 6.9% |
| North Macedonia | $181K | 5.7% |
| China | $179K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $178K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $88K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $72K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported anise and caraway seeds worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 882 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply anise and caraway seeds to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($738 thousand), followed by Egypt (17%) and Serbia (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of anise and caraway seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of anise and caraway seeds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 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.
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