Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Black Cumin Seed market coverage spans 159 countries.
- 587 exporter companies and 600 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 2,129 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 18 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Black Cumin Seed
Analyze 2,129 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Black Cumin Seed.
Black Cumin Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Black Cumin Seed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Black Cumin Seed: United States (+138.4%), Afghanistan (+120.6%), South Africa (+101.2%).
Black Cumin Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Black Cumin Seed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Black Cumin Seed transaction unit prices: United States (9.79 USD / kg), Bangladesh (9.63 USD / kg), Ethiopia (4.45 USD / kg), United Arab Emirates (2.58 USD / kg), India (2.57 USD / kg), 4 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +14.4% | 1,953 | 2.40 USD / kg (1,325,581.17 kg) | 2.76 USD / kg (807,918.076 kg) | 2.47 USD / kg (937,510.488 kg) | 2.90 USD / kg (575,393.364 kg) | 2.27 USD / kg (1,462,067.082 kg) | 2.57 USD / kg (953,897.571 kg) | ||||||
| Ethiopia | +50.7% | 47 | 3.49 USD / kg (67,698 kg) | - (-) | 4.11 USD / kg (46,100 kg) | 3.15 USD / kg (50,790 kg) | 4.28 USD / kg (232,650 kg) | 4.45 USD / kg (81,300 kg) | ||||||
| Tajikistan | +66.4% | 22 | - (-) | 1.15 USD / kg (596 kg) | - (-) | 1.15 USD / kg (149 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (319 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (348 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +4.5% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | 0.88 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.33 USD / kg (200 kg) | 2.58 USD / kg (54,044 kg) | ||||||
| Pakistan | +25.1% | 8 | - (-) | 1.75 USD / kg (370 kg) | 3.01 USD / kg (200 kg) | 2.48 USD / kg (200 kg) | 2.48 USD / kg (250 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Bangladesh | +19.8% | 51 | 8.23 USD / kg (5,732 kg) | 9.93 USD / kg (-) | 8.22 USD / kg (2,100 kg) | 7.29 USD / kg (4,968 kg) | 10.19 USD / kg (912 kg) | 9.63 USD / kg (372 kg) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | +31.2% | 15 | - (-) | 1.52 USD / kg (82 kg) | - (-) | 17.53 USD / kg (14.26 kg) | - (-) | 0.66 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | ||||||
| Nepal | 0.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Moldova | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Turkiye | -57.0% | 8 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.99 USD / kg (-) | 0.48 USD / kg (72,000 kg) |
Black Cumin Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,187 companies
587 exporters and 600 importers are mapped for Black Cumin Seed.
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Black Cumin Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
587 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Black Cumin Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Black Cumin Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 587 total exporter companies in the Black Cumin Seed supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersOnline Retail And FulfillmentFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleOthers
(Syria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Ethiopia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTrade
Black Cumin Seed Global Exporter Coverage
587 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Black Cumin Seed supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Black Cumin Seed (HS Code 091099) in 2024
For Black Cumin Seed in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 49,750,751 kg | 170,516,959 USD | View → |
| 2 | India | 88,244,364.579 kg | 140,856,609.306 USD | View → |
| 3 | South Africa | 15,483,509.371 kg | 70,351,086.295 USD | View → |
| 4 | United States | 7,075,583 kg | 37,319,227 USD | View → |
| 5 | Spain | 7,491,698.419 kg | 31,602,108.179 USD | View → |
| 6 | Germany | 4,258,263.819 kg | 30,407,853.288 USD | View → |
| 7 | Netherlands | 5,611,603.244 kg | 28,623,325.047 USD | View → |
| 8 | Mexico | 14,335,846 kg | 25,415,450 USD | View → |
| 9 | Thailand | 5,547,178.768 kg | 16,713,379.29 USD | View → |
| 10 | Poland | 2,190,392.396 kg | 13,333,422 USD | View → |
Black Cumin Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Black Cumin Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
600 importer companies are mapped for Black Cumin Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Black Cumin Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Indonesia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(Azerbaijan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Syria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Azerbaijan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-18
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
600 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Black Cumin Seed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Black Cumin Seed (HS Code 091099) in 2024
For Black Cumin Seed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 29,524,605 kg | 127,135,289 USD | View → |
| 2 | Germany | 13,638,162.278 kg | 58,364,055.304 USD | View → |
| 3 | Japan | 2,661,681.028 kg | 31,424,509.612 USD | View → |
| 4 | Turkiye | 17,561,376 kg | 30,392,587 USD | View → |
| 5 | Canada | 5,880,760.782 kg | 30,336,237.054 USD | View → |
| 6 | Poland | 5,672,195.933 kg | 30,076,335 USD | View → |
| 7 | Netherlands | 8,158,000.981 kg | 29,312,431.226 USD | View → |
| 8 | Belgium | 10,937,108.45 kg | 28,454,269.905 USD | View → |
| 9 | Sweden | 2,471,776.925 kg | 16,245,731.402 USD | View → |
| 10 | Italy | 2,384,394 kg | 13,202,555.384 USD | View → |
Black Cumin Seed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Black Cumin Seed
Black Cumin Seed Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Black Cumin Seed wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Black Cumin Seed wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (4.52 USD / kg), India (2.33 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2.38 USD / kg | 2.34 USD / kg | 2.29 USD / kg | 2.27 USD / kg | 2.28 USD / kg | 2.33 USD / kg | ||||||
| Bangladesh | 0.92 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Taiwan | 3.62 USD / kg | 4.60 USD / kg | 4.89 USD / kg | 4.76 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| Ukraine | - | - | - | 4.29 USD / kg | - | 4.52 USD / kg |
Black Cumin Seed Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Black Cumin Seed wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Black Cumin Seed Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | কাল***** * ****** ******* | 113.07 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | কাল***** * ****** ***** | 113.07 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | 黑種草 * ***** **** | 1.44 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | 黑種草 * ***** **** | 2.88 USD / kg | |
| 2026-02-01 | 黑種草 * ***** **** | 1.24 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (Whole Seed)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupSpices and culinary herbs (seed spice)
Scientific NameNigella sativa L.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Annual crop grown in dryland to irrigated systems depending on origin; performance and quality depend on agronomy, harvest timing, and post-harvest drying/handling.
- Well-managed drying and clean storage are critical to reduce mold growth and quality loss in the dried seed.
Main VarietiesNigella sativa (traded as black seed / kalonji / black caraway / black cumin)
Consumption Forms
- Whole seed spice (bakery toppings, pickles, seasoning blends)
- Ground spice/powder for blends
- Seed oil for food and nutraceutical applications
Grading Factors
- Purity/cleanliness (foreign matter and extraneous material limits)
- Moisture control (low-moisture stability expectations for seeds)
- Uniform seed color and size distribution
- Microbiological status for ready-to-eat applications (e.g., Salmonella control expectations)
- Aroma/volatile profile retention (important for culinary buyers)
Market
Black cumin seed in global trade typically refers to nigella seed (Nigella sativa), a dried seed spice used in bakery, pickles, and seasoning blends, and also supplied into black seed oil and supplement value chains. Major producing countries commonly cited by the spice industry include India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bangladesh, with supply quality shaped by post-harvest drying and cleaning performance. International trade classification often falls under residual “other spices” HS subheadings (e.g., HS 0910.99 / 091099), so trade statistics can be difficult to isolate cleanly for nigella versus other minor spices. Buyer requirements are frequently driven by food-safety assurance (notably Salmonella risk management) and compliance with importing-market limits for contaminants and residues.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
- PakistanCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
- SyriaCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
- TurkiyeCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
- Saudi ArabiaCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
- EgyptCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
- BangladeshCited by the spice industry as a major producer of black seed (nigella).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Small black seeds with a strong aromatic profile; commonly sold as whole seeds and also milled to powder for blends.
- Frequently marketed under overlapping common names (e.g., black seed, kalonji, black caraway/black cumin), which can create identity and labeling risk in trade.
Compositional Metrics
- For oil/supplement channels, seed oil composition is a key quality focus; thymoquinone is commonly discussed as a characteristic bioactive constituent of Nigella sativa.
Packaging
- Bulk export commonly uses lined sacks or multiwall paper/PP bags with moisture protection; retail packs depend on destination-market requirements.
ProcessingOften cleaned/sorted (mechanical and/or optical) to meet purity and foreign-matter specifications.For ready-to-eat spice applications, buyers commonly require an evidence-based microbial control step (e.g., validated steam/heat treatment, irradiation, or approved fumigation) aligned with company and destination-market rules.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → field drying/cure (where practiced) → threshing → cleaning/sieving/aspiration → sorting/grading → (optional) microbial reduction treatment for ready-to-eat uses → moisture-controlled packing → export → destination QA release → blending/retail packing or oil extraction
Demand Drivers
- Culinary use in bakery and seasoning applications across South Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora markets.
- Downstream demand from black seed oil and wellness/supplement manufacturing, which places added emphasis on identity, purity, and contaminant controls.
Temperature
- Typically shipped/stored as a shelf-stable dried commodity; maintaining low moisture and protecting against heat exposure helps preserve aroma and reduces mold/mycotoxin risk.
- Pest management (insects/rodents) and packaging integrity are important during warehousing and transit.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is largely moisture- and storage-condition-dependent; oxidation of seed oils and uptake of odors are key quality-loss pathways in long storage.
Risks
Food Safety HighSpices and dried aromatic herbs can carry pathogenic contamination (notably Salmonella), creating a high consequence risk of border rejection, recalls, and brand damage for black cumin (nigella) traded into ready-to-eat applications.Use validated pathogen controls appropriate for the commodity and end use (e.g., steam/heat treatment, irradiation, or other accepted methods), supported by a preventive-controls food safety plan and lot-based microbiological verification where required.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport compliance can be disrupted by non-compliance with pesticide-residue limits, mycotoxins, and other contaminants commonly monitored in spice supply chains, with requirements varying by destination market.Implement residue/contaminant monitoring plans at origin, strengthen traceability to farm/collection area where feasible, and align supplier specifications with destination-market limits and Codex-aligned good practices.
Quality Fraud MediumCommon-name confusion (e.g., “black cumin” used for different botanical products) and variability in cleaning/sorting performance can drive adulteration or mislabeling risk, leading to disputes and regulatory action.Contract on botanical identity (Nigella sativa) and require identity verification (e.g., microscopy/chemical fingerprinting as appropriate), plus clear labeling and documentation along the chain.
Logistics MediumAs a low-moisture seed, black cumin (nigella) is vulnerable to quality loss from moisture ingress, infestation, and odor taint during storage and container transit, which can reduce usable yield for both culinary and oil-processing buyers.Use moisture-protective packaging, container desiccants where appropriate, pre-shipment inspection, and pest-control protocols; specify maximum moisture/foreign matter and enforce at loading.
FAQ
What is “black cumin seed” in the context of global spice trade?In many markets, “black cumin seed” refers to nigella seed from the plant Nigella sativa (often also called black seed or kalonji). The same common name can be used inconsistently across countries and products, so contracts often specify the botanical identity to avoid confusion.
Why do food-safety requirements matter for black cumin (nigella) seed?Food-safety programs for spices focus heavily on preventing and controlling pathogens such as Salmonella, because spices and dried aromatic herbs have been associated with contamination events and outbreaks. For ready-to-eat uses, buyers commonly require a validated microbial reduction step and documented preventive controls.
Which countries are commonly cited as major producers of black seed (nigella)?Industry references commonly cite India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bangladesh among the major producing countries for black seed (Nigella sativa).
Sources
Black Cumin Seed Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Black Cumin Seed market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
India
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Turkiye
United States
China
Germany
Syria
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Canada
Pakistan
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