🇺🇸 United States imports of nutmeg and cardamom: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $50.5 million of nutmeg and cardamom in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 207 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $65.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of nutmeg and cardamom by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $55.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $65.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $59.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $39.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $34.2M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States imports nutmeg and cardamom from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), Guatemala (25%), Indonesia (25%). Among the main suppliers, Guatemala grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $15.6M | 31% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $12.8M | 25% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $12.4M | 25% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $3.1M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | $763K | 1.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $714K | 1.4% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $624K | 1.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $485K | 1% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $484K | 1% |
Types of nutmeg and cardamom under HS 0908
| 0908.31 | Spices: cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground | 45% |
| 0908.12 | Spices: nutmeg, crushed or ground | 28% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 13% |
| 0908.11 | Spices: nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground | 7% |
| 0908.21 | Spices: mace, neither crushed nor ground | 3.5% |
| 0908.22 | Spices: mace, crushed or ground | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price of nutmeg and cardamom
The average declared value was about $13.49 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.
The United States also exports nutmeg and cardamom
The United States exported $3.1 million of nutmeg and cardamom in 2024 (380 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (26%), Mexico (17%), Dominican Republic (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $790K | 26% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $530K | 17% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $274K | 8.9% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $223K | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $186K | 6% |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | $117K | 3.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $100K | 3.3% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $87K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $82K | 2.7% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $59K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Nutmeg and cardamom trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of nutmeg and cardamom imported by the United States?
The United States imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $50.5 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import nutmeg and cardamom from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (31%), Guatemala (25%), Indonesia (25%).
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $13.49 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.91 per kg.
Does the United States export nutmeg and cardamom?
Yes. The United States exported nutmeg and cardamom worth $3.1 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
Nutmeg and cardamom falls under HS heading 0908 (Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading nutmeg and cardamom with the United States?
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