Spice seeds imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.1 million of spice seeds in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 693 t |
Where Tunisia imports spice seeds from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.61 | Anise and caraway seeds | 51% |
| 0909.31 | Cumin seeds | 35% |
| 0909.21 | Coriander seeds | 13% |
| 0909.22 | Ground coriander | 1.2% |
| 0909.32 | Ground cumin | 0.9% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.46. 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.
Spice seeds exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $226 thousand of spice seeds in 2024 (158 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $184K | 81% |
| Turkey | $28K | 12% |
| France | $5K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $5K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.4% |
| Libya | $1K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia spice seeds imports (HS 0909): 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: Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper.
Common questions
What is the value of spice seeds imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported spice seeds worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply spice seeds to Tunisia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (26%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spice seeds to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 389%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export spice seeds?
Yes. Tunisia exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 0909.61 (51% of the value) and 0909.31 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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