What is the price of saffron per kilogram/pound in Ethiopia today?
The retail price range for Ethiopia saffron is between US$ 8.73 and US$ 12.13 per kilogram or between US$ 3.96 and US$ 5.50 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of saffron in Ethiopia
The retail price range in Ethiopian Birr for saffron is between ETB 473.78 and ETB 658.03 per kilogram or between ETB 214.87 and ETB 298.43 per pound(lb) in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.
Wholesale prices
In 2026, the approximate wholesale price range for Ethiopia saffron is between US$ 6.11 and US$ 8.49 per kilogram or between US$ 2.77 and US$ 3.85 per pound(lb).
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Ethiopia Saffron Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of saffron from Ethiopia over the last five years has been relatively stable. In 2017, the price per kilogram was 0.65 US dollars, followed by 0.63 US dollars in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to 0.50 US dollars, before increasing to 0.64 US dollars in 2020. The most recent year, 2021, saw the lowest price of 0.38 US dollars per kilogram. Based on this data, it is likely that the export price of saffron from Ethiopia will remain relatively stable in the next two years, with an estimated price of 0.64 US dollars per kilogram in 2023 and 0.38 US dollars per kilogram in 2024.Ethiopia Saffron Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price of saffron into Ethiopia over the last five years has been relatively stable. In 2017, the price was 0.65 US$ per kg, followed by 0.63 US$ per kg in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to 0.50 US$ per kg, before increasing to 0.64 US$ per kg in 2020. The most recent data shows that the price has decreased to 0.38 US$ per kg in 2021. Based on this trend, it is predicted that the import price of saffron into Ethiopia will remain relatively stable in the next two years, with an estimated price of 0.37 US$ per kg in 2023 and 0.36 US$ per kg in 2024.Export values for Ethiopia saffron
The total values in export for saffron in Ethiopia were US$ 106, US$ 22 and US$ 12 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 in that order.
Prices of other produce in the Herbs and Spices category in Ethiopia: Garlic, Pepper, Capsicum (Bell Pepper), Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Mace, Cardamom & Anise.
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Ethiopia saffron - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
In 2019 Ethiopia exported small quantities of saffron. Across 2019 alone, the demand for Ethiopia saffron (herbs and spices category) has , recording a change of % compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, saffron's exports went down by -100 percent bringing the country US$0.00m for the year 2019. Ethiopia's saffron exports are categorised as:
- Saffron (HS code 091020)
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Ethiopia saffron export values
In 2019, Ethiopia sold saffron with a value of 0.00m USD, a contraction of -100.00% from 2018's total saffron export of 0.012m USD. The yearly reduction in value of Ethiopia saffron between 2017 to 2018 was -45.455 per cent.
The annual variation in the amount of Ethiopia's saffron exports between 2017 and 2019 was -100 percent between 2018 and 2019.
Export markets for Ethiopia saffron ( in '000$ )
Ethiopia bought 14 tonnes of saffron in 2019.