Derived Products
Ground Mace
HS Code
090821
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Mace market coverage spans 93 countries.
- 435 exporter companies and 610 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 1,353 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 3; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Mace
Analyze 1,353 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Mace.
Mace Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Mace to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Mace: Germany (+2365.7%), Spain (+549.1%), United States (+81.6%).
Mace Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Mace country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Mace transaction unit prices: Spain (122.63 USD / kg), India (26.43 USD / kg), Pakistan (21.58 USD / kg), Indonesia (11.82 USD / kg), Sri Lanka (8.00 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | -2.7% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | -12.0% | 651 | 32.63 USD / kg (5,103.2 kg) | 30.35 USD / kg (14,944.175 kg) | 25.95 USD / kg (11,090.44 kg) | 19.75 USD / kg (18,602.17 kg) | 26.83 USD / kg (3,047.875 kg) | 26.43 USD / kg (2,818.9 kg) | ||||||
| Indonesia | -4.6% | 531 | 14.05 USD / kg (293,847 kg) | 13.94 USD / kg (537,178.72 kg) | 15.44 USD / kg (329,122.96 kg) | 14.13 USD / kg (297,414 kg) | 13.37 USD / kg (216,700 kg) | 11.82 USD / kg (27,170 kg) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +22.5% | 145 | 16.89 USD / kg (31,900 kg) | 13.24 USD / kg (121,236.6 kg) | 14.93 USD / kg (90,326 kg) | 11.28 USD / kg (60,943.29 kg) | 14.81 USD / kg (34,083.3 kg) | 8.00 USD / kg (20,553 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +81.6% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +549.1% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 217.40 USD / kg (1 kg) | - (-) | 122.63 USD / kg (5 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | +2365.7% | 2 | - (-) | 139.44 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Pakistan | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.58 USD / kg (6 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 344.29 USD / kg (45.36 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Colombia | +4.5% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 29.15 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Mace Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,045 companies
435 exporters and 610 importers are mapped for Mace.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Mace, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Mace Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
435 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Mace. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Mace Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 435 total exporter companies in the Mace supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesOthersFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-16
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Mace Global Exporter Coverage
435 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Mace supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Mace (HS Code 090821) in 2024
For Mace in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 388,581.054 kg | 5,318,713.291 USD |
| 2 | India | 69,115 kg | 1,583,558.834 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 9,655.923 kg | 377,875.254 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 20,808 kg | 273,500.782 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 16,043 kg | 102,020.853 USD |
| 6 | Malaysia | 6,998.4 kg | 99,569.14 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 1,832.114 kg | 69,355.693 USD |
| 8 | United States | 6,285 kg | 42,922 USD |
| 9 | Spain | 2,034.9 kg | 36,134.23 USD |
| 10 | Latvia | 12,280 kg | 22,128.186 USD |
Mace Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Mace Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
610 importer companies are mapped for Mace demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Mace Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-13
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Egypt, Germany, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Sri Lanka
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-22
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Africa)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food WholesalersBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
610 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Mace.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Mace (HS Code 090821) in 2024
For Mace in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 2,001,755 kg | 28,434,979.198 USD |
| 2 | Pakistan | 308,264 kg | 2,554,234.881 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 140,952.48 kg | 2,427,257.664 USD |
| 4 | United States | 82,218 kg | 1,631,872 USD |
| 5 | Thailand | 59,090 kg | 1,066,317.2 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 54,260.424 kg | 990,089.125 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 35,779 kg | 708,018.613 USD |
| 8 | Spain | 30,127.8 kg | 610,421.17 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 18,270 kg | 365,666.754 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 21,358.692 kg | 315,354.668 USD |
Mace Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Mace origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Mace
Mace Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Mace wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Mace Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Mace wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1.87 USD / kg | 0.16 USD / kg | 3.48 USD / kg | +665.2% |
Latest Mace Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 3 Mace wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-09-01 | MAC* ***** * ************ ***** ****** ******* ********* | 22.55 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupSpices (tree spices)
Scientific NameMyristica fragrans
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Tropical climate; sensitive to frost and prolonged cold
- High humidity and reliable rainfall with well-drained soils to avoid waterlogging
Consumption Forms
- Whole dried mace (blades) for culinary use and industrial processing
- Ground mace powder as a spice ingredient in blends and formulations
Grading Factors
- Freedom from mold and insect damage
- Low moisture / good drying condition to reduce spoilage risk
- Cleanliness (low foreign matter)
- Aroma strength and consistency (volatile oil retention)
- Compliance with contaminant limits (e.g., mycotoxins) and microbiological criteria where required
Market
Mace is the dried aril of the nutmeg seed (Myristica fragrans) and is traded globally as a high-value tree spice in whole “blades” and as ground powder. Commercial supply is concentrated in tropical producer countries—led by Indonesia and India—with smaller but notable origins such as Sri Lanka and Grenada. International trade flows are shaped by food-manufacturing demand (bakery, processed meats, sauces, beverages) and by strict buyer requirements for cleanliness, microbiological control, and mycotoxin compliance. Market risk is driven less by perishability than by post-harvest drying/storage conditions, testing regimes, and authenticity/adulteration concerns typical in the global spice trade.
Major Producing Countries
- IndonesiaCommonly cited as the leading origin for nutmeg/mace production and exports in global spice trade statistics; mace is produced as part of the nutmeg crop.
- IndiaMajor producer and exporter of nutmeg and mace; also a processing and blending hub for spices.
- Sri LankaNotable producer/exporter of nutmeg and mace in South Asia.
- GrenadaHistorically important Caribbean origin for nutmeg and mace; small-island supply can be sensitive to hurricane impacts.
Major Exporting Countries
- IndonesiaPrimary origin exporter for nutmeg/mace trade flows (HS category covering nutmeg and mace).
- IndiaExports whole and ground forms; also exports blended/processed spice products via traders.
- Sri LankaExports niche volumes into premium and regional markets.
- NetherlandsCommon EU logistics and re-export hub for spices, including nutmeg/mace, supported by major port and warehousing infrastructure.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge end-market and industrial-user importer for spices; imports both whole and ground forms via global spice traders.
- GermanyMajor EU spice-processing and food-manufacturing market; imports raw spices for cleaning/sterilization and further processing.
- NetherlandsKey EU entry and redistribution point for spices; significant import volumes reflect warehousing, processing, and re-export.
- United Arab EmiratesRegional re-export and distribution hub serving Middle East and nearby markets for spices.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Derived from the dried aril (lacy covering) surrounding the nutmeg seed; traded as whole blades or ground powder.
- Color and appearance (typically orange-red to amber tones in whole mace) are common visual quality cues, along with freedom from insects, mold, and foreign matter.
Compositional Metrics
- Aroma strength and essential oil profile retention are key commercial quality considerations; buyers often specify limits for moisture and measures of cleanliness to reduce spoilage and off-odors.
- Food-safety metrics (e.g., mycotoxin testing and microbiological criteria) can be decisive for acceptance in regulated import markets.
Grades
- Buyer-grade specifications are typically based on cleanliness (foreign matter), sensory quality, and compliance testing (mycotoxins, microbiology), often aligned to major spice-trade association guidance.
Packaging
- Whole mace is commonly packed in moisture-barrier lined bags within cartons or fiber drums for export to limit moisture uptake and breakage.
- Ground mace is often packed in sealed, moisture- and oxygen-limiting formats (e.g., laminated bags or lined cartons) to slow aroma loss and contamination risk.
ProcessingGround product generally requires stricter contamination control than whole product; many importers perform cleaning and steam sterilization/validated decontamination before milling or blending for industrial use.Adulteration risk increases for ground forms, so authenticity controls (supplier qualification and analytical screening) are common in international procurement.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Nutmeg fruit harvest → separation of mace aril from seed → drying (sun or controlled) → sorting/grading → packing → export → destination cleaning/sterilization (often) → milling (if ground) → blending/industrial use → retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use as a distinctive warm spice note in bakery, confectionery, sauces, beverages, and processed meat/seasoning blends.
- Industrial demand from spice blenders and flavor houses that prefer consistent quality, validated decontamination, and reliable documentation for compliance.
Temperature
- Generally shipped and stored ambient, but quality preservation depends on keeping product cool, dry, and protected from sunlight and strong odors.
- Moisture control during storage and transit is critical to prevent mold growth and mycotoxin risk.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is primarily limited by aroma/volatile oil loss and by moisture-driven quality deterioration; whole mace typically retains quality longer than ground mace when stored dry and sealed.
Risks
Food Safety HighFood-safety non-compliance—especially mycotoxins and microbiological contamination—can abruptly disrupt mace trade through import detentions, rejections, and supplier delisting. The risk is amplified by humid tropical conditions that make drying and storage control difficult, and by stringent requirements in the EU and US for contaminants in spices.Implement validated drying and moisture management, use HACCP-based controls through storage and shipping, and apply routine third-party testing for contaminants (mycotoxins and microbiology) aligned to destination-market requirements.
Authenticity MediumGround mace is vulnerable to adulteration or substitution risks that can create regulatory exposure and brand damage for industrial users relying on consistent spice quality.Prefer qualified suppliers with chain-of-custody documentation, buy whole where feasible and mill under control, and use authenticity screening protocols for incoming lots.
Climate MediumExtreme weather (cyclones/hurricanes, prolonged wet periods) can reduce yields and impair drying quality in key tropical origins, increasing spoilage and rejection rates even when volumes are available.Diversify origins and suppliers, monitor seasonal weather risks, and maintain contingency inventory for industrial users with tight formulation requirements.
Supply Concentration MediumGlobal supply is concentrated in a limited set of origins (notably Indonesia and India), which can increase exposure to localized disruptions, policy changes, or logistics shocks affecting export availability.Use multi-origin sourcing strategies and qualify alternate suppliers in secondary origins where consistent compliance and quality can be demonstrated.
Sustainability
- Climate sensitivity of a tropical tree-spice supply base (heavy rainfall/humidity and storm events) can disrupt harvests and, critically, post-harvest drying conditions.
- Traceability and supply-chain transparency needs are heightened where spices move through multiple smallholder and trader layers before export.
FAQ
What is mace, and how is it related to nutmeg?Mace is the dried aril (the lacy covering) that surrounds the nutmeg seed from the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). In trade it is sold as whole “mace blades” or ground powder, while nutmeg refers to the seed itself.
Which countries are most important in global mace supply and trade?Global supply and exports are concentrated in tropical origins, with Indonesia and India commonly identified as leading sources in international trade statistics for nutmeg/mace, alongside smaller but notable origins such as Sri Lanka and Grenada.
What is the biggest trade-disrupting risk for mace in international markets?Food-safety non-compliance is a key risk, especially contamination issues tied to drying and storage in humid environments. Mycotoxin and microbiological failures can lead to import detentions and rejections in regulated markets like the EU and the United States.
Sources
Mace Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Mace market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
Indonesia
India
United Arab Emirates
Malaysia
China
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Vietnam
Netherlands
Pakistan
Thailand
Germany
All country market pages: Indonesia, India, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Netherlands, Pakistan, Thailand, Germany, Philippines, Italy, Maldives, Belgium, United States, France, Turkiye, Costa Rica, South Korea, Morocco, Tanzania, Austria, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Latvia, Estonia, Switzerland, Myanmar [Burma], Guatemala, Poland, Australia, Czechia, Spain, Panama, Ireland, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Norway, South Africa, Nepal, Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, Madagascar, Hungary, Israel, Denmark, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Qatar, Finland, Cyprus, Greece, Bahrain, Luxembourg, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jordan, Fiji, Azerbaijan, Angola, Bulgaria, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guinea, Croatia, Iceland, Kenya, Liberia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Uganda, Venezuela
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