Cardamom Price Today in India
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Cardamom is trading at ₹2,671 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a source-verified wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.
₹2,671 /kg
Range — – ₹3,355
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 89
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Price history is being collected — the chart will appear as we gather daily data.
Market-wise prices
Source transparency
What the numbers say
Cardamom trades at twice-weekly e-auctions where licensed exporters and dealers bid lot by lot. Because price is set by open auction rather than a quoted table, the daily average, maximum and total quantity together give an unusually honest read on the market.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the cardamom price?
Read the in-depth Cardamom guide — history, uses & benefits
Auction arrivals & supply
Each e-auction’s quantity arrived and sold sets the day’s clearing price. Thin arrivals push averages up; heavy lots soften them.
Weather in the Cardamom Hills
Cardamom is rain-sensitive. Dry spells, erratic monsoon or unseasonal rain in Idukki and Theni quickly tighten supply and lift prices.
Bold-green colour & size
Capsule size (8mm+ “bold”) and a deep parrot-green colour command large premiums over smaller, paler lots.
Export & festival demand
Gulf demand (Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where cardamom flavours Arabic coffee) and the Ramadan/festival calendar swing buying interest.
Pest & disease pressure
Thrips, capsule rot and the cardamom mosaic virus can cut yields in a season and firm up prices.
Major producing regions
Idukki (Kerala)
The heart of Indian cardamom — the Cardamom Hills around Udumbanchola & Puttady.
Theni (Tamil Nadu)
Bodinayakanur, home to the largest cardamom auction centre.
Kodagu & Chikmagalur (Karnataka)
Shade-grown cardamom in the Karnataka Ghats.
Guatemala (global)
The world’s largest producer — its harvest timing influences Indian export prices.
Grades & varieties
- AGEB / 8mm bold green — Largest, deepest-green capsules — the costliest grade.
- 7mm green — Mid-bold, widely traded.
- 6mm & mixed — Smaller or mixed colour — the value end of the auction.
Market factors
Cardamom trades at twice-weekly e-auctions where licensed exporters and dealers bid lot by lot. Because price is set by open auction rather than a quoted table, the daily average, maximum and total quantity together give an unusually honest read on the market.
Export relevance
India is the world’s second-largest cardamom producer after Guatemala and a major exporter to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other Gulf markets. A strong export season tightens domestic supply and supports auction prices.
Seasonal trends
Harvest runs roughly August to February, peaking October–January. Prices are often firm in the pre-harvest lean months (June–August) and around Ramadan, then ease as fresh capsules arrive.
Cardamom price — FAQ
Quick answers on how the cardamom 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 in India today?
Cardamom is trading at ₹2,671 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a source-verified wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.
What is the cardamom price today in India?
The figure above is the latest volume-weighted average from the daily small-cardamom e-auction, in rupees per kilogram. It refreshes when a new auction day is published.
Why does the cardamom price change so much?
Cardamom is auction-priced and weather-sensitive. Arrivals, capsule size and colour, Gulf export demand and rain in the Cardamom Hills can move the average sharply from one auction to the next.
Which cardamom grade is the most expensive?
Bold (8mm+) deep-green capsules — often graded AGEB — fetch the highest prices; smaller or paler lots sell at a discount.
Is this AroWest’s retail price for cardamom?
No. This is the indicative wholesale auction rate for raw produce. AroWest retail packs are hand-cleaned, graded and sealed, and are priced separately in the shop.
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