How much cardamom does Guatemala produce and export?
Guatemala is the largest producer of cardamom: 76,339 tonnes in 2024, 39% of the world's 197,199 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $515.2 million in 2024, 41% of world exports of cardamom (HS 0908) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Saudi Arabia, which takes 35% of its cardamom exports by value.
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Guatemala's cardamom production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76,339 tonnes | 39% | +7.1% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22% | 23% | 33% | 32% | 39% |
Guatemala's cardamom exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $515.2 million | 41% | 29,708 t | $17,341 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0908 (Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms).
Where Guatemala's cardamom goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Guatemala's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $178M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $133M | 26% |
| Jordan | $33M | 6.4% |
| Bangladesh | $25M | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $16M | 3.1% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Guatemala cardamom: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/GTM/cardamom/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.