Ground coriander imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ground coriander by South Africa reached $4.0 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. Value rose 9% on 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 | $4.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
Where South Africa imports ground coriander from
India alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 85% |
| Romania | $151K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $126K | 3.2% |
| Russia | $102K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $43K | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | $34K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $31K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 ground coriander imports (HS 0909.22): 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 0909.22: Spices: coriander seeds, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground coriander imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ground coriander worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 197 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground coriander to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Romania (4%) and Bulgaria (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground coriander per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground coriander to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground coriander?
The HS code for ground coriander is subheading 0909.22. 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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