Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
090831
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Sri Lanka Cardamom market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Sri Lanka are summarized.
- 38 export partner companies and 71 import partner companies are mapped for Cardamom in Sri Lanka.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- 5 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.
Cardamom Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Sri Lanka
38 export partner companies are tracked for Cardamom in Sri Lanka. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cardamom export intelligence in Sri Lanka, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 090831.
Scatter points are sampled from 48.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Cardamom in Sri Lanka
5 sampled Cardamom transactions in Sri Lanka include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cardamom sampled transaction unit prices by date in Sri Lanka: 2026-01-06: 494.60 USD / kg, 2025-12-30: 18.68 USD / kg, 2025-12-19: 76.00 USD / kg, 2025-12-12: 23.43 USD / kg, 2025-12-09: 77.50 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | Of ********* | 494.60 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (United Kingdom) | |
| 2025-12-30 | CAR***** | 18.68 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (New Zealand) | |
| 2025-12-19 | CAR***** | 76.00 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Australia) | |
| 2025-12-12 | Car***** **** * *** *** * | 23.43 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Germany) | |
| 2025-12-09 | CAR***** | 77.50 USD / kg | (Sri Lanka) | (Italy) |
Top Cardamom Export Suppliers and Companies in Sri Lanka
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 38 total export partner companies tracked for Cardamom in Sri Lanka. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTradeLogistics
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Sri Lanka Export Partner Coverage
38 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Sri Lanka export network depth for Cardamom.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Cardamom partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Sri Lanka.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cardamom in Sri Lanka (HS Code 090831)
Analyze 2 years of Cardamom export volume and value in Sri Lanka to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,980 | 371,470 USD |
| 2023 | 2,436 | 217,456 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Cardamom Exports from Sri Lanka (HS Code 090831) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Cardamom exports from Sri Lanka.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 756 | 214,102.514 USD |
| 2 | France | 564 | 57,153.083 USD |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 125 | 21,979.657 USD |
| 4 | United States | 138 | 21,810.156 USD |
| 5 | Maldives | 430 | 16,117.609 USD |
Cardamom Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Sri Lanka: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
71 import partner companies are tracked for Cardamom in Sri Lanka. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 88.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Cardamom in Sri Lanka
5 sampled Cardamom import transactions in Sri Lanka provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Cardamom sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Sri Lanka: 2026-02-03: 21.45 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 21.45 USD / kg, 2026-01-13: 11.26 USD / kg, 2025-12-23: 22.11 USD / kg, 2025-12-17: 5.33 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | GRE** ******** ***** | 21.45 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-02 | GRE** ******** ***** | 21.45 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-13 | SWE*** *** ****** ***** ******** | 11.26 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-23 | BLA** ******** | 22.11 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-17 | SPI************ | 5.33 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Cardamom Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Sri Lanka
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 71 total import partner companies tracked for Cardamom in Sri Lanka. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Sri Lanka Import Partner Coverage
71 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Cardamom in Sri Lanka.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cardamom importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Sri Lanka.
Cardamom Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Sri Lanka
Monitor Cardamom farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Sri Lanka.
Historical Cardamom Farmgate Supplier Prices in Sri Lanka (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Cardamom in Sri Lanka.
Cardamom yearly average farmgate prices in Sri Lanka: 2020: 33.94 USD / kg, 2021: 32.02 USD / kg, 2022: 20.99 USD / kg, 2023: 23.71 USD / kg, 2024: 29.63 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33.94 USD / kg | 33.86 USD / kg | 34.03 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 32.02 USD / kg | 23.81 USD / kg | 38.54 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 20.99 USD / kg | 18.59 USD / kg | 24.04 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 23.71 USD / kg | 19.83 USD / kg | 26.80 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 29.63 USD / kg | 24.83 USD / kg | 36.93 USD / kg | - |
Latest Cardamom Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Sri Lanka
Review the latest 5 farmgate updates to monitor recent Cardamom origin-side price movements in Sri Lanka.
Cardamom latest farmgate updates by date in Sri Lanka: 2024-12-01: 34.18 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 38.19 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 41.06 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 32.49 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 27.93 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-01 | Car***** ****** * *** *** | 34.18 USD / kg | Kandy | |
| 2024-12-01 | Car***** ******** ******** * *** *** | 38.19 USD / kg | Kegalle District | |
| 2024-12-01 | Car***** ******* * *** ***** | 41.06 USD / kg | Matale | |
| 2024-12-01 | Car***** ******** ******** * *** ***** | 32.49 USD / kg | Kegalle District | |
| 2024-12-01 | Car***** *********** * *** ***** | 27.93 USD / kg | Kurunegala |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (whole pods, seeds, or ground)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Cardamom in Sri Lanka (often marketed as “Ceylon Cardamom”) is primarily green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) traded as dried pods and, secondarily, as ground product and extracts such as oil and oleoresin. Cultivation is concentrated in up-country wet and intermediate zone districts including Kandy and Matale, with a large share of cultivation associated with the Knuckles range. The domestic chain is described as smallholder-oriented with multiple intermediaries, while exporter channels are comparatively more quality- and standards-driven. Supply expansion and continuity can be constrained by conservation-area restrictions and compliance requirements, and Sri Lanka’s market may also be influenced by imported bulk cardamom in addition to domestic production.
Market RoleSmall producer with niche exports; domestic market supplemented by imports
Domestic RoleDomestic culinary and flavoring spice traded through a traditional smallholder-to-intermediary chain; quality upgrading is more emphasized for exporter channels
Market GrowthMixed (Long-term (post-2000s) sector context)Constrained expansion alongside upgrade opportunities
Specification
Primary VarietyGreen cardamom / small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) — marketed as “Ceylon Cardamom”
Secondary Variety
- Malabar type (inflorescence prostrate)
- Mysore type (inflorescence vertical)
- Vazhukka type (inflorescence inclined)
Physical Attributes
- Dried pods/capsules traded whole; ground product traded as powder
- Pods are commonly described as spindle-shaped with a triangular cross-section and containing small dark seeds
- Color (green pod appearance) and freedom from mustiness/foreign odours are key commercial quality signals for premium markets
Grades
- Cardamom grading is referenced in Sri Lanka value-chain analysis as aligned to Sri Lanka Standards (SLS 166:7980), with multiple graded categories used in trade.
Packaging
- Whole dried pods typically packed in moisture-barrier food-grade liners/bags inside cartons for export shipments
- Ground/powdered product packed in sealed, low-moisture ingress packaging to protect aroma and reduce mould risk
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Smallholder cultivation (often shade-grown in up-country districts) → harvesting → drying/curing and basic cleaning → collectors/intermediaries (traditional domestic channel) → exporters/processors (grading, compliance testing where required) → packing → export shipment via Sri Lanka logistics gateways
Temperature
- Storage and transport practices prioritize keeping product dry and protected from heat/light to preserve pod color and volatile aroma compounds.
Shelf Life
- As a low-moisture dried spice, shelf life is primarily constrained by moisture ingress (mould risk) and aroma loss; packaging integrity and dry storage are critical.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Land Use And Conservation HighA large share of Sri Lanka’s cardamom cultivation is associated with the Knuckles range, and value-chain analysis links sector contraction and constraints to conservation designations and related legislative restrictions. These constraints can materially reduce legal cultivation area, limit expansion, and disrupt supply availability for exporters and domestic buyers.Map supplier plots against protected-area boundaries and applicable regulations; prioritize sourcing expansion into legally permitted non-traditional areas and intercropping systems recommended in sector value-chain guidance; maintain multi-district sourcing to reduce concentration risk.
Regulatory Compliance HighSri Lanka’s NPQS import control system for spices (including cardamom) relies on import permits, phytosanitary certification, and entry inspection; NPQS procedures describe detention and potential destruction or re-export for pest contamination, false/mismatched documentation, or permit-condition violations.Align shipment documentation to NPQS permit conditions before dispatch; ensure original phytosanitary certificate and required additional declarations/treatments are in place; pre-audit packaging to avoid soil/contaminated packing materials.
Food Safety MediumAs a low-moisture spice traded whole and ground, cardamom can face market-access risk from microbiological hazards and chemical contaminants (e.g., pesticides/mycotoxins), with importing markets and buyers increasingly expecting validated hygienic processing and contaminant control consistent with Codex texts.Implement HACCP/FSMS and supplier GAP/GMP; apply validated microbial reduction steps where buyer/market requires; maintain routine residue/contaminant testing aligned to destination-market limits and Codex guidance.
Quality Management MediumSri Lanka’s traditional cardamom chain is described as having limited concern for quality at producer level and challenges in post-harvest practices, which can reduce premium-price realization and increase rejection risk in higher-standard export channels.Introduce producer training on post-harvest drying/curing and sorting; implement graded procurement with clear defect/quality thresholds and price incentives; consolidate through audited collection points.
Market Integrity MediumSri Lanka cardamom value-chain analysis flags risks from low-quality products entering the market (including smuggled low-quality product presence), which can distort prices and increase adulteration/quality-variance exposure for buyers.Use supplier qualification, origin documentation, and incoming inspection (sensory + basic lab checks) to screen lots; maintain segregated lots and batch traceability for exporter-grade material.
Sustainability
- Conservation-area and biodiversity sensitivity: cardamom cultivation is closely associated with high-forest-canopy systems in the Knuckles range; value-chain analysis cites risks from forest-undercover clearing, canopy removal, and use of forest trees as curing firewood.
- Land-use governance constraints: legislative restrictions in areas such as Knuckles range (and other protected forests referenced in value-chain analysis) can limit cultivation, expansion, and long-term supply continuity.
Labor & Social
- High labor cost and labor availability constraints are identified in Sri Lanka’s cardamom value-chain assessment as factors contributing to poor crop management and post-harvest practice gaps.
- Smallholder orientation and fragmented intermediary structures can reduce incentives for on-farm upgrading and consistent quality delivery.
Standards
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- ASTA Cleanliness Specifications (market-driven benchmark commonly referenced for U.S.-oriented spice trade)
FAQ
Where is cardamom mainly cultivated in Sri Lanka?Sri Lanka’s cardamom cultivation is commonly reported in up-country wet and intermediate zone districts, including Kandy, Matale, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, and parts of Galle. Sector value-chain analysis also associates a large share of cultivation with the Knuckles range (notably in Kandy and Matale).
What documents are typically required to import cardamom (as a spice) into Sri Lanka?Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS) guidance for spice imports describes requirements including an NPQS import permit and an original phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country, plus commercial documents such as certificate of origin, invoice, packing list, and transport documents. Treatment certificates and additional declarations may be required depending on the import permit conditions.
Why can Sri Lankan cardamom supply be constrained even when demand exists?Sri Lanka’s cardamom sector has been described as smallholder-oriented and concentrated in environmentally sensitive highland areas, with value-chain analysis noting that conservation designations and related legislative restrictions (including in the Knuckles range) can limit cultivation and expansion. The same analysis also highlights producer-level quality and post-harvest practice gaps that can reduce exporter-grade availability.
Which international standards are commonly referenced for dried small cardamom quality and hygiene?Codex has a commodity standard for dried or dehydrated small cardamom (CXS 357-2024) and a Code of Hygienic Practice for Spices and Dried Aromatic Herbs (CAC/RCP 42-1995, Rev. 2014). ISO also publishes a specification for whole cardamom capsules (ISO 882-1:1993), which is often referenced in trade specifications.
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