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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cumin Seed
Analyze 17,921 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Cumin Seed.
Cumin Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Cumin Seed: Qatar (+123.6%), Spain (+73.9%), United Kingdom (-60.6%).
Cumin Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Cumin Seed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Cumin Seed transaction unit prices: Spain (12.04 USD / kg), Bangladesh (6.26 USD / kg), United States (5.60 USD / kg), Turkiye (4.70 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (4.50 USD / kg), 12 more countries.
3,280 exporters and 3,935 importers are mapped for Cumin Seed.
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Cumin Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
3,280 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cumin Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Cumin Seed Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
8 premium Cumin Seed suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
VH Global Export
India
Contact
Food Wholesalers
CARGONET EXPORT VENTURES PVT LTD
India
Catalog
Others
KORE INTERNATIONAL
India
Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Savaliya Agri Commodity Export Pvt. Ltd.
India
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
AGROHAAT RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED
India
Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
National Cooperative Exports Limited
India
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Akash Enterprises
India
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
ITC Limited
India
Food Manufacturing
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Cumin Seed Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 3,280 total exporter companies in the Cumin Seed supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: RetailTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Cumin Seed
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Afghanistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeLogistics
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 15
Industries: Food PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Cumin Seed Global Exporter Coverage
3,280 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Cumin Seed (HS Code 090931) in 2024
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Cumin Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cumin Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
3,935 importer companies are mapped for Cumin Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cumin Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthersFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Bangladesh)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ethiopia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Venezuela)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Maldives)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
3,935 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cumin Seed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Cumin Seed (HS Code 090931) in 2024
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Commodity GroupSeed spice (spices and culinary herbs)
Scientific NameCuminum cyminum L.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
Prefers cool to warm, dry conditions with low humidity during flowering and seed set; high humidity increases disease risk
Frost-sensitive, particularly around flowering/early seed formation
Well-drained soils are preferred; waterlogging and excessive moisture are harmful
Semi-arid to Mediterranean-type environments are commonly suitable; not well adapted to tropical lowland conditions
Consumption Forms
Whole cumin seed for cooking and spice blends
Ground cumin powder
Ingredient input for seasoning mixes and manufactured foods
Essential oil/extract use in flavoring and related applications (where produced)
Grading Factors
Moisture control (dry, stable storage)
Foreign matter and extraneous vegetable matter limits
Seed color and uniformity
Aroma/sensory profile and volatile component retention
Microbiological quality (e.g., Salmonella control) and hygienic condition (insects/filth prevention)
Planting to HarvestTypically harvested about 60–110 days after sowing (roughly 3–4 months), depending on local climate and production system.
Market
Cumin seed is a globally traded seed spice (HS 090930) used whole and ground in culinary and industrial food applications, with international trade highly concentrated in a small number of origins. Recent UN Comtrade-derived trade tables show India as the dominant exporter, while major import markets include China, the United States, the European Union, and Gulf re-export hubs such as the United Arab Emirates. Market dynamics are shaped by post-harvest cleaning/processing capacity, compliance with food safety and pesticide-residue requirements, and seasonal arrival patterns tied to key producing regions. Because cumin is frequently traded as a bulk ingredient for downstream grinding and blending, quality specifications and contamination controls have outsized influence on market access and price realization.
Major Producing Countries
IndiaLargest export origin in UN Comtrade (HS 090930, 2023), indicating major production and export orientation
TurkiyeRegular commercial production and export origin; harvest-season reporting and export flows present in UN Comtrade (HS 090930, 2023)
ChinaMajor importer and also a significant exporter in UN Comtrade (HS 090930, 2023), consistent with a combined production/processing/re-export role
EgyptNotable exporter in UN Comtrade (HS 090930, 2023), indicating established production and export supply
Major Exporting Countries
IndiaLargest global exporter by value/volume in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
ChinaSecond-tier global exporter in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
United Arab EmiratesMajor re-export and trading hub in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
TurkiyeSignificant exporter in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
NetherlandsEU trading/logistics hub with notable export flows in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
Major Importing Countries
ChinaLargest global importer by value in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
United StatesMajor importer in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
United Arab EmiratesMajor importer consistent with re-export role in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
Saudi ArabiaMajor importer in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023)
IndiaSignificant importer in UN Comtrade-derived tables for HS 090930 (2023), consistent with blending/processing and intra-trade dynamics
Supply Calendar
India (Gujarat, Rajasthan):Feb, MarRabi-season harvest window commonly described as February–March; bulk trade continues year-round from stored stock
Turkey (e.g., Southeast regions such as Kilis):May, Jun, Jul, AugHarvest timing reported from late spring through summer depending on region and planting window; sun-drying is common post-harvest
Specification
Physical Attributes
Aromatic, elongated, ridged seeds traded as whole cumin; ground cumin is produced by milling cleaned seed lots
Color expectation ranges from light grey to dark brown per Codex quality description for cumin
Compositional Metrics
Moisture and cleanliness (extraneous vegetable matter, foreign matter) are core buyer specification dimensions referenced in Codex Standard for Cumin (CXS 327-2017)
Defect tolerances for issues such as visible mould and insect-related contamination are addressed in Codex grading/quality provisions
Volatile aroma/oil-related quality is commonly assessed commercially (e.g., sensory profile and lab parameters), with Codex providing analytical and quality factor context
Grades
Codex Standard for Cumin (CXS 327-2017) includes classification of whole cumin into multiple classes/grades (I–III) with defined physical and chemical requirements
Packaging
Whole cumin for international trade is commonly shipped in bulk sacks (e.g., PP/jute/paper) with food-grade liners where required by buyers
Ground cumin is commonly packed in multiwall bags or smaller foodservice/retail formats after milling and (where applied) pathogen-reduction treatment
ProcessingPost-harvest drying and cleaning are central processing steps for cumin seed prior to export marketingPathogen-reduction treatments are commonly applied in responsible spice supply chains to reduce microbial risks prior to retail sale, especially for imported spices
High utilization in South Asian, Middle Eastern, North African, and Latin cuisines, sustaining steady baseline demand for both whole and ground cumin
Food manufacturing demand through spice blends, seasoning mixes, sauces, and ready-meal formulations that standardize flavor profiles
Growth in global retail spice consumption where ground cumin is a staple SKU, increasing the importance of validated food-safety controls
Temperature
Primary handling priority is low moisture and low humidity storage to prevent mould growth, caking, and quality loss
Avoid heat and direct sunlight during storage to reduce loss of aroma and volatile components; maintain pest-controlled, dry warehouses
Risks
Food Safety HighMicrobial contamination (notably Salmonella) is a recognized systemic challenge for spices, and cumin is among spice types sampled in FDA safety work; detections can trigger import detentions, recalls, and rapid buyer de-listing for affected supply chains.Implement preventive controls (HACCP/FSMA-aligned), strengthen supplier verification and lot traceability, apply validated pathogen-reduction treatment where appropriate, and maintain robust microbiological testing and hygienic storage to prevent recontamination.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide-residue and contaminant compliance is a recurring market-access risk for cumin seed exports, with importing markets applying strict maximum residue limits and sampling-based enforcement.Adopt GAP with approved chemistries only, maintain residue-monitoring programs, segregate lots by farm/region, and use accredited laboratory COAs aligned to destination market requirements.
Economically Motivated Adulteration MediumSpices, including cumin, face fraud risk (substitution, coating, or blending with cheaper materials) that can create acute food-safety hazards, regulatory actions, and brand damage for importers and retailers.Use supplier audits, tighter chain-of-custody controls, incoming authenticity screening (e.g., microscopy/chemical fingerprinting as appropriate), and enforce contractual specifications with penalties.
Supply Concentration MediumExport supply is heavily concentrated in a small set of origins, with India the leading exporter in recent UN Comtrade-derived trade tables; weather shocks or policy/logistics disruptions in major origins can quickly tighten global availability and drive price spikes.Diversify approved origins and suppliers, maintain forward coverage around main harvest windows, and build contingency specifications that allow qualified alternate origins when primary supply tightens.
Sustainability
Climate sensitivity: cumin is frost-sensitive and can be negatively affected by heavy rains and high humidity during flowering/seed set, creating yield and quality volatility in key semi-arid production zones
Agrochemical compliance: export markets scrutinize pesticide residues for seed spices, creating rejection and reputation risks if GAP and residue-management controls are weak
FAQ
Which countries dominate global cumin seed exports?Recent UN Comtrade-derived trade tables for HS 090930 show India as the largest exporter, followed by exporters such as China, with the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands also appearing prominently as trading and re-export hubs.
Is there an international quality standard for traded cumin?Yes. Codex Alimentarius has a dedicated Codex Standard for Cumin (CXS 327-2017) that defines the product (whole, cracked, or ground) and sets quality, grading, contaminant, hygiene, and labeling expectations used as a reference in international trade.
Why do buyers focus so much on food safety controls for cumin and other spices?Food safety is a key trade risk because spices can carry pathogens such as Salmonella. The U.S. FDA has documented spices as a systemic challenge and notes that responsible manufacturers often apply pathogen-reduction treatments before retail sale; cumin has also appeared in Salmonella-related recall notices.
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