Cumin Seeds Prices in Ethiopia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ETB) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.26 | 123 | ▼ 31.0% | ▼ 31.0% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the cumin seeds price in Ethiopia available is US$ 2.26 per kg (123 ETB), down 31.0% year-on-year.
Ethiopia exported 598 tonnes of cumin seeds in 2023, valued at US$1,353,476, ranking #14 among 89 global exporters and accounting for 0.2% of world exports. Export volume declined by 52.7% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$2.263 per kg. Ethiopia is a net exporter of cumin seeds.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - cumin seeds in Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported 598 tonnes of cumin seeds in 2023, valued at US$1,353,476, ranking #14 among 89 global exporters and accounting for 0.2% of world exports. Export volume declined by 52.7% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$2.263 per kg. Ethiopia is a net exporter of cumin seeds.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ethiopia exported $1.4M (598.1 t) of cumin seeds▼ 52.7% YoY. That ranks #14 worldwide (0.2% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cumin seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 India $713.2M · 91.9%
- #2 Turkey $17.1M · 2.2%
- #3 Egypt $12.5M · 1.6%
- #4 Netherlands $7.8M · 1%
- #5 China $3.2M · 0.4%
Annual export data Ethiopia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4M | 598.1 t | $2.26 |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 873.2 t | $3.28 |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.1 kt | $5.14 |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 758.1 t | $4.23 |
HS Code
cumin seeds is traded under Harmonized System code 0909.31. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.