Spice seeds exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of spice seeds by Turkey reached $43.3 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 151 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $58.3 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 | $43.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $58.3M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $56.4M | 20.9K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 19.8K t |
| 2019 | $41.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 13.2K t |
Where Turkey exports spice seeds to
The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Germany (8%), Syria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.8M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 7.5% |
| Syria | $3.1M | 7.2% |
| France | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 4% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 0909
| 0909.31 | Spices: cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground | 43% |
| 0909.61 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, neither crushed nor ground | 25% |
| 0909.32 | Spices: cumin seeds, crushed or ground | 20% |
| 0909.21 | Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground | 4.5% |
| 0909.22 | Spices: coriander seeds, crushed or ground | 3.8% |
| 0909.62 | Spices: seeds of anise, badian, caraway or fennel: juniper berries, crushed or ground | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0909.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 32% 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 imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $23.9 million of spice seeds in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Syria (47%), India (21%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $11.2M | 47% |
| India | $5.0M | 21% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 12% |
| North Macedonia | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Afghanistan | $833K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $635K | 2.7% |
| Iran | $411K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $253K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $223K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $223K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported spice seeds worth $43.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 151 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy spice seeds from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Syria (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 147 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 287% on the year.
What is the average export price of spice seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.46 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of spice seeds from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $43.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $58.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import spice seeds?
Yes. Turkey imported $23.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, India and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spice seeds?
The HS code for spice seeds is heading 0909. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0909.31 (43% of the value) and 0909.61 (25%). 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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