Anise and caraway seeds exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of anise and caraway seeds by Turkey reached $10.9 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 3.0K t |
Where Turkey exports anise and caraway seeds to
The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Germany (12%), Peru (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest (+613% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 12% |
| Peru | $948K | 8.7% |
| France | $664K | 6.1% |
| Ecuador | $614K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $516K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $383K | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $362K | 3.3% |
| Syria | $333K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $321K | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anise and caraway seeds imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported anise and caraway seeds worth $9.5 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Syria alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $4.8M | 51% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 26% |
| North Macedonia | $1.2M | 12% |
| India | $380K | 4% |
| Finland | $214K | 2.3% |
| Afghanistan | $195K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $148K | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $28K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $15K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey anise and caraway seeds exports (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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported anise and caraway seeds worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy anise and caraway seeds from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Peru (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average export price of anise and caraway seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of anise and caraway seeds from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import anise and caraway seeds?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, Egypt and North Macedonia. That compares with exports of $10.9 million in the same 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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