EU External Trade - Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices, Turmeric (curcuma)

Extra-EU sourcing of Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices, Turmeric (curcuma) is highly concentrated. 🇮🇳 India captures 73.0% of imports (€121.9M), followed by 🇵🇪 Peru (12.2%). With an HHI of 5492, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices, Turmeric (curcuma) to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (32.2%, €10.0M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇷🇺 Russia.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices, Turmeric (curcuma) are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 32.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (20.5%) while exports were declining (-4.5%), signalling a structural market shift.