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Exports In 2022, India exported $1.44M in Saffron, making it the 13th largest exporter of Saffron in the world. At the same year, Saffron was the 3416th most exported product in India. The main destination of Saffron exports from India are: United Arab Emirates ($224k), United States ($207k), Vietnam ($134k), Hong Kong ($123k), and Australia ($113k).

The fastest growing export markets for Saffron of India between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($145k), Hong Kong ($118k), and United States ($87k).

Imports In 2022, India imported $18.3M in Saffron, becoming the 4th largest importer of Saffron in the world. At the same year, Saffron was the 1842nd most imported product in India. India imports Saffron primarily from: Afghanistan ($12.5M), Iran ($5.16M), United Arab Emirates ($244k), Spain ($169k), and Oman ($114k).

The fastest growing import markets in Saffron for India between 2021 and 2022 were Iran ($1.66M), United Arab Emirates ($155k), and France ($7.33k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as John Deere (6.8k), IKEA Group (6.65k), and Old Navy (4.68k) were at the forefront of shipping Saffron from India to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.44M

IMPORTS (2022)$18.3M

NET TRADE (2022)-$16.9M

In 2022, India exported $1.44M in Saffron. The main destinations of India exports on Saffron were United Arab Emirates ($224k), United States ($207k), Vietnam ($134k), Hong Kong ($123k), and Australia ($113k).

In 2022, India imported $18.3M in Saffron, mainly from Afghanistan ($12.5M), Iran ($5.16M), United Arab Emirates ($244k), Spain ($169k), and Oman ($114k).

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