Cardamom Oil Price Today in India
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Cardamom Oil is trading at ₹32,000 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a reference wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.
₹32,000 /kg
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 40
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What the numbers say
Cardamom oil is a thinly-traded, specialised product with no daily mandi or auction feed, so the figure shown is an indicative reference compiled from authorised public sources rather than a live quote. Real transaction prices depend heavily on grade, purity and certificate of analysis, on the underlying capsule market, and on the rupee, and can vary widely between sellers and batches.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the cardamom oil price?
Raw cardamom price
The oil is distilled from green cardamom capsules, so its cost tracks the underlying spice. When capsule prices firm on weather or thin arrivals in the Cardamom Hills, oil costs follow.
1,8-cineole & α-terpinyl acetate content
Aroma quality is judged largely by these two markers. Oil with a well-balanced, high-acetate profile commands a premium; off-profile or flat batches sell well below.
Purity & adulteration
Cardamom oil is costly enough to attract cutting with cheaper oils or synthetic constituents. Verified, unadulterated, gas-chromatography-checked oil trades far above suspect material.
Distillation yield & method
Yields are low (roughly a few percent of seed weight), and freshness, seed-to-still time and steam control all affect both output and aroma — and therefore price.
Major producing regions
Idukki (Kerala)
Heart of Indian cardamom and the main source of capsules feeding local distillation.
Theni (Tamil Nadu)
A major cardamom belt on the Western Ghats slopes supplying raw material for oil.
Kodagu & Chikmagalur (Karnataka)
Shade-grown cardamom in the Karnataka Ghats, also used for distillation.
Guatemala (global)
The world's largest cardamom producer; its harvest and oil output influence international essential-oil prices.
Grades & varieties
- Premium / fragrance grade — High-purity, well-balanced aroma with strong terpinyl-acetate character — the costliest, used in fine perfumery and flavour.
- Standard food / flavour grade — Good-quality steam-distilled oil meeting common flavour specifications — the widely-traded tier.
- Commercial / off-profile — Lower-aroma, weaker or unverified batches that sell at a discount.
Market factors
Cardamom oil is a thinly-traded, specialised product with no daily mandi or auction feed, so the figure shown is an indicative reference compiled from authorised public sources rather than a live quote. Real transaction prices depend heavily on grade, purity and certificate of analysis, on the underlying capsule market, and on the rupee, and can vary widely between sellers and batches.
Export relevance
India is a recognised origin for genuine Western Ghats cardamom oil, which is exported to fragrance houses, flavour formulators and aromatherapy buyers worldwide. As a high-value, low-volume product, its price is sensitive to global demand from these specialist buyers and to the cost and quality of the season's capsules.
Seasonal trends
Distillation is busiest after the cardamom harvest, which runs roughly August to February and peaks October–January, when fresh capsules are most available. Oil pressed from fresh, well-graded seed tends to be more aromatic; in the pre-harvest lean months, tighter and dearer raw material can lift oil costs.
Cardamom Oil price — FAQ
Quick answers on how the cardamom oil rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.
Still have questions? Talk to usWhat is the price of Cardamom Oil in India today?
Cardamom Oil is trading at ₹32,000 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a reference wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.
What is the cardamom oil price today in India?
The figure above is an indicative wholesale reference per kilogram for steam-distilled cardamom essential oil. Cardamom oil has no daily auction, so it reflects a broad market read compiled from authorised public sources rather than a live, guaranteed quote.
Why is cardamom oil so expensive?
It is steam-distilled from premium green cardamom — itself a high-value spice — at a low yield, so a large quantity of capsules produces only a little oil. That, plus its prized aroma, makes it one of the costliest essential oils.
Why does the cardamom oil price vary so much?
Essential-oil prices are highly volatile and grade- and purity-dependent. Aroma chemistry (cineole and terpinyl-acetate balance), verification against adulteration, the underlying capsule price and the rupee can all move the figure sharply, so treat it as broadly indicative only.
Is this AroWest's retail price for cardamom oil?
No. This is an indicative wholesale/market reference, not AroWest's retail price and not a live guaranteed quote. AroWest retail oil is graded and sealed, and is priced separately in the shop.
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