Nutmeg and cardamom imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $2.4 million (183 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.6 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 | $2.4M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 302 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 206 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 179 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 256 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 201 t |
Where Morocco imports nutmeg and cardamom from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.21 | Mace | 44% |
| 0908.11 | Nutmeg | 31% |
| 0908.31 | Cardamom | 16% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 7.6% |
| 0908.12 | Ground nutmeg | 1% |
| 0908.22 | Spices: mace, crushed or ground | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.04 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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The shipment records behind Morocco nutmeg and cardamom imports (HS 0908): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 Morocco?
Morocco imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply nutmeg and cardamom to Morocco?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (36%) and Guatemala (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.04 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $11.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nutmeg and cardamom to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 0908.21 (44% of the value) and 0908.11 (31%).
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