Coriander seeds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coriander seeds by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.9 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $11.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 4.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coriander seeds from
India alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.5M | 89% |
| Ukraine | $804K | 6.8% |
| Bulgaria | $316K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $194K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coriander seeds exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported coriander seeds worth $757 thousand (694 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (47%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $355K | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $67K | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $66K | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $43K | 5.7% |
| Bahrain | $40K | 5.2% |
| United States | $10K | 1.3% |
| Maldives | $6K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coriander seeds imports (HS 0909.21): 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 0909.21: Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of coriander seeds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coriander seeds worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 191 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply coriander seeds to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Ukraine (7%) and Bulgaria (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of coriander seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coriander seeds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coriander seeds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $757 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coriander seeds?
The HS code for coriander seeds is subheading 0909.21. 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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