Coriander seeds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported coriander seeds worth $4.1 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa imports coriander seeds from
The largest suppliers were Russia (24%), Morocco (18%), Bulgaria (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $973K | 24% |
| Morocco | $724K | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $716K | 17% |
| India | $454K | 11% |
| Argentina | $291K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $235K | 5.7% |
| Ukraine | $200K | 4.8% |
| Romania | $198K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $159K | 3.9% |
| Bangladesh | $75K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa coriander seeds imports (HS 0909.21): 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 0909.21: Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of coriander seeds imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported coriander seeds worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply coriander seeds to South Africa?
Russia was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($973 thousand), followed by Morocco (18%) and Bulgaria (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 693% on the year.
What is the average import price of coriander seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coriander seeds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coriander seeds?
The HS code for coriander seeds is subheading 0909.21. 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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