What is the price of cumin seeds per kilogram/pound in Ethiopia today?
The retail price range for Ethiopia cumin seeds is between US$ 3.40 and US$ 6.31 per kilogram or between US$ 1.54 and US$ 2.86 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of cumin seeds in Ethiopia
The retail price range in Ethiopian Birr for cumin seeds is between ETB 184.34 and ETB 342.35 per kilogram or between ETB 83.60 and ETB 155.26 per pound(lb) in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for Ethiopia cumin seeds is between US$ 2.38 and US$ 4.42 per kilogram or between US$ 1.08 and US$ 2.00 per pound(lb).
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Ethiopia Cumin Seeds Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price per kilogram of Cumin Seeds from Ethiopia over the last five years has been quite volatile. In 2017, the price was 2.22 US$ per kg, followed by a sharp decline to 1.47 US$ per kg in 2018. However, the price rose again in 2019 to 2.03 US$ per kg and then skyrocketed to 4.22 US$ per kg in 2020. The price continued to increase in 2021, reaching 5.15 US$ per kg. Based on this trend, it is likely that the export price per kilogram of Cumin Seeds from Ethiopia will continue to rise in the coming years, with an estimated price of 6.18 US$ per kg in 2023 and 7.21 US$ per kg in 2024.Ethiopia Cumin Seeds Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price per kilogram of Cumin Seeds into Ethiopia has seen a significant fluctuation over the past five years. In 2016, the price was at its highest at $3.25, before dropping to $2.22 in 2017. The price then decreased further to $1.47 in 2018, before rising to $2.03 in 2019. In 2020, the price saw a sharp increase to $4.22, before reaching its highest point of $5.15 in 2021. Looking ahead, it is likely that the import price of Cumin Seeds into Ethiopia will remain relatively high in the coming years. We predict that the price will be around $5.50 in 2023 and $5.75 in 2024.Export values for Ethiopia cumin seeds
The total values in export for cumin seeds in Ethiopia were US$ 4,637, US$ 2,629, US$ 2,454 and US$ 1,133 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 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 cumin seeds - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
In 2019 Ethiopia sold 615 tonnes of cumin seeds. For 2019 alone, the demand for Ethiopia cumin seeds (herbs and spices category) has reduced, with a change of -62.224 per cent compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, cumin seeds' exports decreased by -48.06 pc bringing the exporter US$1.13m for the year 2019. Ethiopia's cumin seeds exports are categorised as:
- Cumin seeds, crushed or ground (HS code 090932)
- Cumin seeds (HS code 090930)
- Cumin seeds (HS code 0909Xb)
- Cumin seeds, neither crushed nor ground (HS code 090931)
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Ethiopia cumin seeds export values
In 2019, Ethiopia shipped cumin seeds worth 1.13m USD, a decrease of -53.95% from 2018's total cumin seeds export of 2.454m USD. The yearly change in value of Ethiopia cumin seeds between 2017 to 2018 was -6.657 per cent.
The yearly change in the amount of Ethiopia's cumin seeds exports between 2017 and 2019 was -48.06% compared to a variation of -62.224% in the period between 2018 and 2019.
Export markets for Ethiopia cumin seeds ( in '000$ )
Ethiopia bought 323 tonnes of cumin seeds in 2019.