Green Cardamom clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idukki (Vandanmedu/Kumily) - Spices Board e-auction Puttady/Bodinayakanur | Kerala; Tamil Nadu; Karnataka — Idukki (KL); Theni (TN); Kodagu (KA) | agricultural | Harvest Aug-Jan, peak Oct-Dec (ASSUMPTION) | Cochin |
Cluster notes
Cardamom (small) exports 6,728 t / USD 184.65 mn (2024-25); 15,050 t / USD 413.24 mn (2025-26 final) - Spices Board (tier 1) Assessment: GCC (Saudi/UAE/Kuwait) premium demand; 2025-26 exports more than doubled in volume; Guatemala is the volume rival
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to green cardamom: Spices Board India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most green cardamom?
Our cluster data lists Kerala; Tamil Nadu; Karnataka as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the green cardamom season in India?
Kerala; Tamil Nadu; Karnataka: Harvest Aug-Jan, peak Oct-Dec (ASSUMPTION).
How do you verify green cardamom suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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