Nutmeg and cardamom imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $4.3 million of nutmeg and cardamom in 2024 (253 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.3M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 247 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 301 t |
Where Lebanon imports nutmeg and cardamom from
One supplier dominates: Guatemala accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Guatemala grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $3.9M | 91% |
| India | $309K | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 0.8% |
| Syria | $24K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.31 | Spices: cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground | 88% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 8.1% |
| 0908.11 | Spices: nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground | 3.3% |
| 0908.12 | Spices: nutmeg, crushed or ground | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.10 per kg, 44% above the world average of $11.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nutmeg and cardamom exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $827 thousand of nutmeg and cardamom in 2024 (40 tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (33%), Syria (20%), Cyprus (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $271K | 33% |
| Syria | $165K | 20% |
| Cyprus | $81K | 9.8% |
| Canada | $65K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 7.4% |
| United States | $56K | 6.8% |
| Sweden | $45K | 5.5% |
| France | $26K | 3.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $19K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $17K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply nutmeg and cardamom to Lebanon?
Guatemala was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (7%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.10 per kg in 2024, 44% above 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2020 at $5.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export nutmeg and cardamom?
Yes. Lebanon exported $827 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Syria and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 0908.31 (88% of the value) and 0908.32 (8%). 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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