Ground Nutmeg Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Spiced Rum
Raw Materials
Dried Nutmeg
HS Code
090812
Last Updated
2026-09-13
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Ground Nutmeg market coverage spans 131 countries.
  • 337 exporter companies and 390 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 938 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-13.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Ground Nutmeg

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Ground Nutmeg Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Ground Nutmeg: Belgium (+213.3%), Mexico (-74.5%), Austria (-43.2%).

Ground Nutmeg Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Ground Nutmeg country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Ground Nutmeg transaction unit prices: Uruguay (37.93 USD / kg), Argentina (30.21 USD / kg), United States (17.97 USD / kg), Panama (16.80 USD / kg), Mexico (14.87 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
India-2.8%4555.73 USD / kg (90,499.485 kg)6.80 USD / kg (82,058.844 kg)6.49 USD / kg (90,232.272 kg)7.02 USD / kg (43,877.78 kg)7.91 USD / kg (58,894.88 kg)7.51 USD / kg (63,121.88 kg)
United States-0.6%10915.86 USD / kg (5,312.13 kg)19.03 USD / kg (351.92 kg)12.97 USD / kg (27,248.38 kg)15.86 USD / kg (790.55 kg)20.81 USD / kg (1,736.41 kg)17.97 USD / kg (1,066.78 kg)
Indonesia-16.5%1016.03 USD / kg (58,066.8 kg)6.03 USD / kg (139,969.5 kg)5.85 USD / kg (119,859.2 kg)7.97 USD / kg (86,243.5 kg)5.41 USD / kg (29,957.46 kg)1.16 USD / kg (19,000 kg)
Spain-18.9%1844.97 USD / kg (17.836 kg)3.43 USD / kg (41,660 kg)23.95 USD / kg (40,727.2 kg)- (-)6.62 USD / kg (90.47 kg)11.97 USD / kg (722 kg)
Uruguay-8- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)37.93 USD / kg (17.28 kg)
Argentina-5- (-)- (-)- (-)29.98 USD / kg (430 kg)- (-)30.21 USD / kg (112.5 kg)
Panama+29.3%2- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)16.80 USD / kg (5 kg)
Mexico-74.5%7- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)14.87 USD / kg (31.31 kg)
China+23.7%68.79 USD / kg (560 kg)- (-)5.57 USD / kg (-)- (-)9.51 USD / kg (400 kg)9.65 USD / kg (200 kg)
Malaysia0.0%3- (-)- (-)- (-)12.85 USD / kg (3,000 kg)- (-)- (-)
Ground Nutmeg Global Supply Chain Coverage
727 companies
337 exporters and 390 importers are mapped for Ground Nutmeg.
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Ground Nutmeg Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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Ground Nutmeg Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Australia, Costa Rica, Japan, Philippines, France, South Korea, Vietnam, United States, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Ground Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Black Pepper +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Spain, Japan, China, India, Vietnam, United States, Singapore
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Raw Cashew Nut, Coffee Bean +5
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 15
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Australia, Japan, Italy, Argentina, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, United States, India
Supplying Products: Nutmeg, Cassia, Black Pepper +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Italy, Germany, South Africa, Netherlands, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, United States
Supplying Products: Ground Black Pepper, Black Pepper, Cardamom +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-18
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Egypt, Switzerland, Netherlands, Australia, Niger, Colombia, United States, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Canada
Supplying Products: Cardamom, Cumin Seed, Coriander Seed +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 5
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Italy, Taiwan, Canada, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, France, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States
Supplying Products: Chili Pepper Powder, Black Pepper, Turmeric Powder +5
Ground Nutmeg Global Exporter Coverage
337 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Ground Nutmeg (HS Code 090812) in 2024

For Ground Nutmeg in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Netherlands1,119,462 kg12,455,090.498 USD
2India1,420,399 kg9,145,650.09 USD
3Germany393,225.539 kg5,854,911.963 USD
4Italy298,404 kg2,970,763.106 USD
5Belgium174,079.46 kg2,130,463.097 USD
6United States276,097 kg1,910,949 USD
7Sri Lanka180,688 kg1,850,504.762 USD
8Spain157,167.922 kg1,550,101.641 USD
9Canada106,295 kg880,977.384 USD
10Malaysia62,839.45 kg797,266.336 USD

Ground Nutmeg Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Ground Nutmeg Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

390 importer companies are mapped for Ground Nutmeg demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Ground Nutmeg Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Nigeria, United States, Cameroon, Mexico, Philippines, Colombia, Turkiye, Indonesia, Vietnam, India
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States, Turkiye, Vietnam
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Vietnam, Mexico, Costa Rica
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Dominican Republic)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Animal ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: United States
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Ecuador, Bolivia, South Korea, Nicaragua, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica
Global Importer Coverage
390 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Ground Nutmeg.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Ground Nutmeg (HS Code 090812) in 2024

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RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States1,615,241 kg14,469,004 USD
2Germany1,109,036.164 kg10,880,153.327 USD
3Netherlands1,145,641.242 kg9,987,323.662 USD
4United Kingdom505,899 kg4,479,162.433 USD
5Spain323,442.642 kg3,165,896.378 USD
6Belgium942,146.47 kg3,131,592.254 USD
7Italy257,702 kg2,900,431.106 USD
8Canada172,162.356 kg2,222,193.201 USD
9Australia182,952.44 kg1,592,329.439 USD
10Switzerland71,430.396 kg1,185,650.367 USD

Ground Nutmeg Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeIngredient
Product FormGround (Dried Powder)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Spice)

Market

Ground nutmeg is a globally traded dried spice ingredient, typically milled from dried nutmeg seeds and sold into industrial seasoning, bakery, and retail spice channels. International trade is supply-led by tropical producing origins, with Indonesia and India prominent among exporting countries, while the Netherlands and Germany also appear as major exporters due to re-export and processing roles. Major importing markets include China, the United States, and key EU member states such as Germany and the Netherlands. Market access and pricing are heavily shaped by buyer specifications and border controls related to contaminants (notably mycotoxins), hygiene, and authenticity risks common to ground spices.
Major Producing Countries
  • IndonesiaMajor origin country for nutmeg and leading exporter in HS 090810 trade statistics.
  • IndiaSignificant producing and exporting country for nutmeg in HS 090810 trade statistics.
  • Sri LankaNotable exporting origin in HS 090810 trade statistics.
  • GrenadaSpecialty producing origin with established presence in international nutmeg trade.
Major Exporting Countries
  • IndonesiaLargest exporter in HS 090810 (nutmeg) trade statistics (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • IndiaMajor exporter in HS 090810 (nutmeg) trade statistics (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • NetherlandsMajor exporter in HS 090810 trade statistics; commonly functions as an EU trade/processing and re-export hub.
  • Sri LankaMajor exporter in HS 090810 (nutmeg) trade statistics (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • GermanyMajor exporter in HS 090810 trade statistics; reflects processing/re-export activity as well as distribution.
Major Importing Countries
  • ChinaTop importer in HS 090810 (nutmeg) trade statistics (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • GermanyMajor importer in HS 090810 trade statistics and a key EU distribution/processing market.
  • United StatesMajor importer in HS 090810 trade statistics (UN Comtrade via WITS).
  • NetherlandsMajor importer in HS 090810 trade statistics; often acts as an EU entry and redistribution hub.
  • United Arab EmiratesSignificant importing market and regional trading hub in HS 090810 trade statistics.

Specification

Major VarietiesMyristica fragrans (true nutmeg)
Physical Attributes
  • Aromatic brown powder derived from dried nutmeg seed, used as a culinary spice.
  • Characteristic nutmeg odour and flavour; should be free from foreign odours (e.g., rancidity, mustiness).
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture, ash, acid-insoluble ash, and volatile oil content are common buyer and standard specification parameters for dried nutmeg (Codex CXS 352-2022).
  • Microbiological criteria (e.g., absence of Salmonella in defined sample sizes) are commonly included in industry specifications for spices.
Grades
  • Codex Alimentarius CXS 352-2022 establishes minimum quality and safety requirements for dried nutmeg, including ground/powdered style; optional classification may be used in trade.
  • European Spice Association (ESA) quality minima are widely referenced by European buyers for spice cleanliness and analytical parameters.
Packaging
  • Moisture-barrier packaging is used to protect aroma and prevent moisture uptake (e.g., lined bags for bulk; sealed consumer packs for retail).
  • Commercial style identification (including ground/powdered) and country of origin are commonly required on labels under Codex-aligned labelling provisions.
ProcessingOften subjected to validated microbial reduction steps (e.g., steam treatment) for low-moisture food safety management, depending on buyer requirements.Anti-caking agents permitted under relevant additive standards may be used in powdered form, subject to applicable rules (Codex references GSFA).

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest of mature fruit → seed extraction and stripping → drying → cracking/shelling → sorting/grading → milling to powder → packaging → export and destination blending/packing (steps aligned with Codex CXS 352-2022 product description).
Demand Drivers
  • Industrial spice blends and seasonings for processed foods.
  • Bakery and confectionery flavouring applications.
  • Retail packaged spices for home cooking.
Temperature
  • Quality preservation depends on keeping product dry and protected from heat and direct light to reduce aroma loss and mould risk.
  • Moisture control during storage and shipping is critical because dried spices can absorb humidity, increasing spoilage and food-safety risk.
Shelf Life
  • Low moisture supports long storage stability, but flavour potency can decline over time; oxygen/light and elevated temperatures accelerate aroma loss.

Risks

Food Safety HighGround nutmeg is a low-moisture food that can still carry serious hazards (notably mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and microbiological contamination). Non-compliance can trigger import refusals, product recalls, and sudden buyer delisting, making food-safety performance a primary trade gatekeeper for this product.Use supplier approval and lot-based testing aligned to buyer/market requirements (e.g., aflatoxins, Salmonella), verify validated decontamination where required (e.g., steam treatment), and enforce moisture-controlled drying and storage.
Fraud And Adulteration MediumPowdered spices face elevated authenticity risk because dilution with fillers or substitution is harder to detect visually, and can lead to economic loss, regulatory action, and brand damage.Implement authenticity controls (specification tightness, supplier traceability, targeted screening such as microscopy/chemical markers where appropriate) and purchase under recognized quality programs.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCompliance burden is shaped by market-specific limits and expectations for contaminants (mycotoxins, heavy metals), pesticide residues, and microbiological criteria; buyers may also require adherence to industry minima (e.g., ESA quality parameters) in addition to legal requirements.Align specifications to destination-market rules and buyer programs, document GAP/GMP controls, and maintain compliant analytical testing with accredited laboratories.
Supply Concentration MediumExport supply is concentrated in a small set of origin countries, and trade can be affected by localized weather shocks, crop issues, or policy/logistics disruptions in key exporting nodes.Dual-source across multiple origins and maintain alternative qualified suppliers for continuity.
Sustainability
  • Post-harvest drying and storage infrastructure in humid tropical origins affects spoilage losses; better moisture management reduces waste and mould risk.

FAQ

Which countries are the main exporters of nutmeg in global trade?Based on UN Comtrade trade statistics (HS 090810) as presented via WITS, Indonesia and India are leading exporters, with Sri Lanka also a major exporting origin. The Netherlands and Germany also appear as large exporters, commonly reflecting re-export and processing/distribution roles in the European trade system.
What is the single biggest trade risk for ground nutmeg?Food-safety non-compliance is the most disruptive risk: buyers and regulators commonly scrutinize ground spices for hazards such as mycotoxins (including aflatoxins) and microbiological contamination. Failures can quickly lead to border rejections, recalls, and loss of market access.
What specification points are commonly used to buy and verify ground nutmeg quality?Codex CXS 352-2022 outlines common quality parameters for nutmeg (including the ground/powdered style), such as moisture, ash/acid-insoluble ash, and volatile oil, alongside hygiene and contaminants expectations. European buyers often also reference ESA-style cleanliness and microbiological expectations in contracts, in addition to legal limits in the destination market.

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