How much cardamom does India produce and export?
India is the 2nd largest producer of cardamom: 54,031 tonnes in 2024, 27% of the world's 197,199 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $241.8 million in 2024, 19% of world exports of cardamom (HS 0908) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United Arab Emirates, which takes 37% of its cardamom exports by value.
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India's cardamom production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 54,031 tonnes | 27% | +9.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 21% | 23% | 25% | 27% |
India's cardamom exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $241.8 million | 19% | 15,032 t | $16,088 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0908 (Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms).
Where India's cardamom goes
| Destination | Value | Share of India's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $90M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46M | 19% |
| United States | $16M | 6.4% |
| Kuwait | $13M | 5.4% |
| Iraq | $8M | 3.5% |
India as a buyer of cardamom
India imported $108.1 million of cardamom (HS 0908) in 2024, 8.6% of world imports, ranked #3. Largest sources: Nepal (56%), Indonesia (27%), Sri Lanka (5.5%), Bhutan (4.5%), Guatemala (3.2%).
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