Nutmeg and cardamom trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nutmeg and cardamom was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 105.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and up 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.26B | 105.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.13B | 150.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.26B | 149.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.59B | 132.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.89B | 133.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.24B | 98.4K t |
| 2018 | $938.3M | 101.3K t |
| 2017 | $861.6M | 97.9K t |
Top nutmeg and cardamom exporting countries
Guatemala is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by India and Indonesia. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 137 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $523.8M | 42% |
| India | $242.4M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $231.1M | 18% |
| Nepal | $62.0M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $22.6M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $21.4M | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $20.0M | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $19.6M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.1M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 0.8% |
| Honduras | $7.4M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $234.9M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $233.4M | 19% |
| India | $109.0M | 8.6% |
| China | $97.3M | 7.7% |
| United States | $50.5M | 4% |
| Bangladesh | $44.5M | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $38.5M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $37.0M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $35.1M | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $29.0M | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $27.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Guatemala averaged $17.21 per kg and Indonesia $6.53 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Product types under HS 0908
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms. HS 0908 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nutmeg and cardamom?
Guatemala exported $523.8 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by India (19%) and Indonesia (18%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nutmeg and cardamom?
Saudi Arabia imported $234.9 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (18%) and India (9%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nutmeg and cardamom?
It was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 105.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $1.89 billion. 137 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Guatemala averaged $17.21 per kg and Indonesia $6.53 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908, in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0908 page.
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