Coriander seeds imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coriander seeds by the United Kingdom reached $5.1 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coriander seeds from
Most of the value came from India (41%), Bulgaria (20%), Morocco (12%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 41% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 20% |
| Morocco | $638K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $360K | 7% |
| Germany | $198K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $185K | 3.6% |
| Argentina | $181K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $106K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $64K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $40K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 69% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
Coriander seeds exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported coriander seeds worth $684 thousand (178 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $471K | 69% |
| Ireland | $77K | 11% |
| Israel | $34K | 5% |
| South Africa | $24K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $16K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coriander seeds worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 191 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply coriander seeds to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Bulgaria (20%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of coriander seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coriander seeds to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export coriander seeds?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $684 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 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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