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Large Cardamom Price Today in India

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Large Cardamom is trading at ₹1,450 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a reference wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.

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₹1,450 /kg

Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 40

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What the numbers say

Large cardamom is traded through Siliguri, Gangtok and Northeast markets and official price reports; its rate is best read as indicative and tracks the Himalayan crop.

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Understanding the price

What affects the large cardamom price?

Large cardamom — badi elaichi or black cardamom — is a different spice from the green small cardamom of the south. Its big, smoky, dark pods come from the eastern Himalaya: Sikkim is the largest producer, with Darjeeling (West Bengal), Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring Nepal and Bhutan also major. It is smoke-dried, which gives its distinctive aroma.

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Sikkim & Himalayan crop

The size and quality of the Sikkim, Darjeeling and Arunachal crop is the primary driver.

Curing method

Pods cured in modern flue dryers fetch more than traditional smoke-fired (bhatti) pods of inconsistent quality.

Grade: Badadana vs Chotadana

Bold ‘Badadana’ pods command a premium over the smaller ‘Chotadana’ grade.

Cross-border supply & export

Nepali and Bhutanese supply and export demand influence the Indian price.

Major producing regions

Sikkim

India’s largest large-cardamom producer.

Darjeeling (West Bengal)

A major Himalayan growing belt.

Arunachal Pradesh

An important Northeast source.

Nepal & Bhutan (global)

Large regional producers that affect prices.

Grades & varieties

  • Badadana (bold) — Large, bold pods — the premium grade.
  • Chotadana (small) — Smaller pods — the value grade.
  • Flue-cured — Cleanly dried pods preferred over smoky bhatti-cured lots.

Market factors

Large cardamom is traded through Siliguri, Gangtok and Northeast markets and official price reports; its rate is best read as indicative and tracks the Himalayan crop.

Export relevance

India exports large cardamom and competes with Nepali supply; cross-border flows and export demand shape the price.

Seasonal trends

Harvest runs roughly August to November in the eastern Himalaya; prices firm in the lean season and ease as fresh, cured pods arrive.

Common questions

Large Cardamom price — FAQ

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What is the price of Large Cardamom in India today?

Large Cardamom is trading at ₹1,450 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 large cardamom price today in India?

The figure above is an indicative wholesale rate per kilogram for large (black) cardamom, which is a different and generally cheaper spice than green small cardamom.

How is large cardamom different from green cardamom?

Large (black) cardamom has big, smoky, dark pods from the eastern Himalaya, used in savoury cooking; green small cardamom is the sweet, aromatic ‘queen of spices’ from the south.

Is this AroWest's retail price for large cardamom?

No — it is an indicative wholesale rate for raw produce, separate from any AroWest retail product.

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Prices are aggregated from authorised public sources and shown for general information and reference only — indicative wholesale rates for raw produce, possibly delayed or approximate, not guaranteed, not financial advice and not AroWest retail prices. Not licensed for redistribution, resale or automated/AI-training use. © Western Crest Ventures LLP.

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