Cumin Seeds Prices in India
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (INR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 3.23 | 268 | ▼ 22.2% | ▼ 22.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of July 2026, the cumin seeds price in India available is US$ 3.23 per kg (268 INR), down 22.2% year-on-year.
India is the world's leading exporter of cumin seeds, shipping 220,733 tonnes valued at US$713.2 million in 2024, which accounts for 91.9% of global exports and marks a 27.5% year-on-year increase. The country holds the top position among 84 exporters and is a net exporter of cumin seeds. The latest export unit value is US$3.2312 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - cumin seeds in India
India is the world's leading exporter of cumin seeds, shipping 220,733 tonnes valued at US$713.2 million in 2024, which accounts for 91.9% of global exports and marks a 27.5% year-on-year increase. The country holds the top position among 84 exporters and is a net exporter of cumin seeds. The latest export unit value is US$3.2312 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, India exported $713.2M (220.7 kt) of cumin seeds▲ 27.5% YoY. That ranks #1 worldwide (91.9% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top cumin seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #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 $3.2M · 0.4%
Annual export data India · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $713.2M | 220.7 kt | $3.23 |
| 2023 | $559.5M | 134.7 kt | $4.15 |
| 2022 | $459.5M | 178.3 kt | $2.58 |
| 2021 | $448.8M | 228.7 kt | $1.96 |
| 2020 | $504.9M | 263.8 kt | $1.91 |
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.