Nutmeg and cardamom imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nutmeg and cardamom by Israel reached $3.6 million in 2024 (367 tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $18.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 367 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 710 t |
Where Israel imports nutmeg and cardamom from
Guatemala alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $2.3M | 63% |
| India | $654K | 18% |
| Vietnam | $249K | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $164K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $90K | 2.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $64K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.31 | Spices: cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground | 69% |
| 0908.11 | Spices: nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground | 18% |
| 0908.12 | Spices: nutmeg, crushed or ground | 10% |
| 0908.21 | Spices: mace, neither crushed nor ground | 2% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, close to the world average of $11.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of nutmeg and cardamom imported by Israel?
Israel imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 367 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply nutmeg and cardamom to Israel?
Guatemala was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (18%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $11.91 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of nutmeg and cardamom to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2020 at $18.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 0908.31 (69% of the value) and 0908.11 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0908 page.
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