Weather
A weak monsoon or a long dry spell means fewer pods, and prices climb quickly.
Rate Card
Price per kilogram, by grade
Switch between domestic and export rates. For quantities above a few hundred kilos, ask us — we can usually do better.
Green Cardamom
Rates in INR per kg6 – 7 MM₹ 2600 / kg
7 – 8 MM₹ 2700 / kg
7.5 – 8 MM₹ 2900 / kg
8 MM Plus₹ 3200 / kg
8 – 8.5 MM₹ 3000 / kg
8.5 MM₹ 3300 / kg
Domestic rates are per kg, plus 5% GST, plus freight.
Behind the Number
What moves the price of cardamom
Most Indian cardamom is sold through e-auctions run under the Spices Board, including at the Spices Park in Puttady. The auction average sets the tone for the whole market.
Season
Rates tend to soften at the height of picking and firm up when stocks run low.
Global demand
Festival buying in the Gulf and supply from other growing countries both pull on prices.
Grade and size
Every extra half-millimetre of pod size adds to the rate, as the card above shows.
Getting a Quote
From question to confirmed price
Tell us the grade
Or tell us what it is for, and we will suggest one.
Share the quantity
A few kilos, a few hundred, or a full container.
Say where it goes
Your city in India, or your destination port abroad.
Get today's rate
Based on the latest auction and your order size.
Confirm
Agree the price, packing and payment, and we book your lot.
Because the market moves daily, quoted prices are valid for a limited time. Ask our team for the current validity when you receive your quote.
A Word of Advice
Why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest
A low price per kilo can hide a lot: mixed sizes, hollow pods, extra moisture that you pay for by weight, or dust at the bottom of the bag. By the time you have sorted it out, the saving is gone.
Our rates are for clean, correctly graded, properly dried cardamom. Compare them against a sample — not against a number on a screen.
Estimate
Price calculator
Pick a grade and quantity to see a rough cost at today's rates. Send it to us and we will confirm the final price.
Reading Your Quote
What goes into the final price
We show each part of a quote separately, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
01
Cardamom
The per-kg rate for your grade, times your quantity.
02
Packing
Retail pouches, bulk bags or export cartons, depending on your order.
03
Tax
5% GST on domestic sales. Export sales follow export rules.
04
Delivery
Courier or transport within India, or freight to your port.
Paying for your order
Payment terms are agreed when you confirm the order and depend on the order size and whether it is domestic or export. Our team will share the options with your quote.
Getting it to you
Domestic orders travel by courier or road transport. Export orders ship by sea or air to your chosen port, with the documents sent ahead for clearance.
Market Terms
Words you will hear when buying cardamom
- E-auction
- The online auctions where most Indian cardamom is first sold. Their average price sets the market's direction.
- Average price
- The mean rate across all lots sold at an auction. News reports quote this figure.
- Bold
- A trade word for large pods, usually 8 mm and above.
- Rejection
- Pods sorted out for marks or splits and sold for grinding at a lower price.
- Litre weight
- How much one litre of pods weighs. Heavier means fuller pods with more seed.
- Moisture
- Water left in the dried pod. Too much and the cardamom can spoil; you also pay for water by weight.
Questions
About pricing
How our rates work, in plain words.
Why do prices change every day?
Cardamom is traded through daily auctions. Supply, weather and demand shift the auction average, and our rates follow it.
Is the price on this page final?
No, it is today's guide rate. We confirm the final price when you share the grade, quantity and delivery location.
Do you give a better rate for large orders?
Often, yes. Share your quantity and we will quote accordingly.
Why is the export rate different?
Export lots need different packing, extra checks and documentation, which are reflected in the rate.
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