Nutmeg and cardamom imports in Jordan: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Jordan imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $38.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $52.4 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 | $38.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $52.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Jordan imports nutmeg and cardamom from
One supplier dominates: Guatemala accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $33.0M | 86% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 9.7% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $271K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $189K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $144K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $67K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $61K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.31 | Spices: cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground | 98% |
| 0908.11 | Spices: nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground | 1.4% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 0.9% |
| 0908.12 | Spices: nutmeg, crushed or ground | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.34 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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Jordan?
Jordan imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply nutmeg and cardamom to Jordan?
Guatemala was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.34 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Jordan changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2022 at $52.4 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 Jordan the largest six-digit codes were 0908.31 (98% of the value) and 0908.11 (1%). 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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