Cumin seeds imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cumin seeds worth $3.4 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 684 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 730 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 974 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 823 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 877 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 725 t |
Where South Africa imports cumin seeds from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 94% |
| Singapore | $116K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $55K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 0.6% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported cumin seeds worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cumin seeds to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Singapore (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of cumin seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cumin seeds to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 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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