Anise and caraway seeds imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of anise and caraway seeds by the United States reached $28.8 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 5% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 8.3K t |
Where the United States imports anise and caraway seeds from
The largest suppliers were India (26%), Egypt (23%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Anise and caraway seeds exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported anise and caraway seeds worth $722 thousand (161 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), Canada (18%), Bahamas (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $238K | 33% |
| Canada | $131K | 18% |
| Bahamas | $65K | 9% |
| Egypt | $35K | 4.8% |
| Saint Lucia | $29K | 3.9% |
| Panama | $24K | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $23K | 3.2% |
| France | $21K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $21K | 2.9% |
| Guyana | $17K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported anise and caraway seeds worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 196 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply anise and caraway seeds to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of anise and caraway seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.86 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 imports of anise and caraway seeds to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $30.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export anise and caraway seeds?
Yes. The United States exported $722 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $28.1 million a 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?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, so you can see importers and exporters by name with dates, quantities and declared values. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
More trade data for the United States
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.