The required packaging for cardamom is different among regions. In European countries, one should use double-layered jute bags and single-ply fabric bags lined with polythene (42-50 KG), while in India, bulk or smaller cartons are used as well. Glass clamp preserver bottles and larger bags made of paper are used in Myanmar (Burma).
European countries
- Double-layered jute bags (42-50 KG)
- Single-ply fabric bags lined with polythene (42-50 KG)
- Premium-grade cardamom is often packed in vacuum-sealed bags and shipped in 5-kg cartons.
- If it offers organic certified cardamom, physically separate it from cardamom that is not certified.
- Make sure that the materials used for packaging are impermeable to moisture and air. Sealing machines can be used to seal the bags.
India
- Packaging of cardamom is done in bulk or in smaller cartons
- For bulk packaging, jute bags, completely sealed, from the capacity of 10 KG to 100 KG are used
- For bulk packaging, gunny bags are also used with an inner polythene liner
- The jute bags may be provided with a loose liner bag of polyethylene or maybe without a liner
- A new method of woven plastic bags with a loose liner bag and multi-wall paper sacks with a plastic liner bag is also used
- 5 KG, 10 KG, 15 KG, 20 KG, and 25 KG Polypropylene bags are used as per importer requirements
- Printed pouches are also used with laminates of various compositions. Some of the commonly used laminates are Polyester/metalized polyester/LDPE, BOPP/LDPE, BOPP/metalized polyester/LDPE, and Polyester/Al foil/LDPE
Myanmar (Burma)
- Cardamom is packed in a glass clamp preserver bottle and larger bags made of paper.
- The packaging size can be found from 1.1 oz, 3 oz, or 5 oz (Burma Spice)
- In Kayin State, farmers/traders use plastic and gunny-made large bags to pack cardamom for export to China. The size varies from 10 to 50 KG per each (SNV Netherlands Development Organization, 2017).
Source:
Exporting cardamom to Europe