Nutmeg and cardamom exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nutmeg and cardamom by Tanzania reached $4.5 million in 2024 (414 tonnes). That is 190% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 128% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 414 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 329 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $559K | 43 t |
| 2017 | $14K | 1 t |
Where Tanzania exports nutmeg and cardamom to
Most of it went to Netherlands (35%), India (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 35% |
| India | $800K | 18% |
| Germany | $786K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $230K | 5.1% |
| Bahrain | $190K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $152K | 3.4% |
| Libya | $127K | 2.8% |
| United States | $113K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $99K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.31 | Cardamom | 91% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 4.9% |
| 0908.22 | Spices: mace, crushed or ground | 1.8% |
| 0908.11 | Nutmeg | 1.6% |
| 0908.21 | Mace | 0.2% |
| 0908.12 | Ground nutmeg | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania nutmeg and cardamom exports (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 exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported nutmeg and cardamom worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 190% on 2023.
Which countries buy nutmeg and cardamom from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $11.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of nutmeg and cardamom from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0908.31 (91% of the value) and 0908.32 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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