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Production of Cardamom in Nepal
Cardamom is categorized under FAO code 0702 - Nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, raw, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2024, Nepal ranked #5 globally for Cardamom production, contributing 4.47% to global output. Nepal's total production for Cardamom was 8,808 metric tons in 2024.
Production trend chart of Nepal Cardamom
Nepal's production of Cardamom has remained stable over the past 5 years, with minor fluctuations between 2020 and 2024. The production was 9,545 metric tons in 2020 and 8,808 metric tons in 2024.
The production data for Nepal Cardamom is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0702 - Nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, raw, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Cardamom as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Cardamom is categorized under HS code 090831 - Spices; cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2022, Nepal ranked #5 in global exports of Cardamom. Nepal accounts for approximately 5.66% of the total global export value of Cardamom, with an export value of 46,640,762 USD.
The top countries importing Cardamom from Nepal include World, India, United Arab Emirates, Germany, France.
Export trend
Nepal's export value of Cardamom has increased by 33.12% over the past 5 years, rising from 35,036,170 USD in 2018 to 46,640,762 USD in 2022.
The export data for Nepal Cardamom is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 090831 - Spices; cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground, which covers a specific classification for Cardamom and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Cardamom in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
The export price of Cardamom from Nepal has experienced a downward trend over the past 2 years. In 2024, the price fluctuated between 5.92 USD per kg and 24.37 USD per kg, but in 2025, it decreased to a range of 2.15 USD per kg to 22.87 USD per kg.
Year
Year
Low price
Low price
High price
High price
2023
$3.50/kg
$18.09/kg
2024
$5.92/kg
$24.37/kg
2025
$2.15/kg
$22.87/kg
Recent export price fluctuations
The notable importing countries of Cardamom from Nepal over the last 6 months include India, Pakistan.
Prices showed strong fluctuations in 2026-06 compared to the average over the past 6 months, indicating a volatile market.
Reported transactions
Reported transactions
Price fluctuation (Over 6 months)
Price fluctuation (Over 6 months)
2026-01
71
Low
2026-02
48
Low
2026-03
59
Low
2026-04
71
Low
2026-05
41
Low
2026-06
55
High
The export transaction data for Nepal Cardamom is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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