Ground cumin exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ground cumin by Turkey reached $8.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 110 countries. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.5 million.
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 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey exports ground cumin to
United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.7M | 55% |
| Germany | $849K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $632K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $448K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 3% |
| Canada | $212K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $155K | 1.8% |
| Iran | $153K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $142K | 1.7% |
| Cyprus | $138K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, close to the world average of $4.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground cumin imports to Turkey
Imports of ground cumin by Turkey reached $1.5 million in 2024 (277 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 69% |
| Germany | $182K | 12% |
| United States | $94K | 6.4% |
| Denmark | $50K | 3.4% |
| Syria | $49K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 3.2% |
| Iran | $16K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ground cumin exports (HS 0909.32): 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 0909.32: Spices: cumin seeds, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground cumin exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ground cumin worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 110 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy ground cumin from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average export price of ground cumin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $4.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ground cumin from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import ground cumin?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground cumin?
The HS code for ground cumin is subheading 0909.32. 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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