China - Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamom Prices in China

China Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamom Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the nutmeg, mace and cardamom price stood at $3,877 per ton (CIF, China), waning by -10.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $6,885 per ton. From February 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($4,402 per ton), while the price for Vietnam stood at $1,688 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (-5.3%).

China Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamom Imports

After two months of growth, supplies from abroad of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms decreased by -11.6% to 2.3K tons in September 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 251% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 2.6K tons in August 2022, and then reduced in the following month.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports fell sharply to $8.9M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 243% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 14K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamom Imports by Country

In September 2022, Indonesia (1.8K tons) constituted the largest supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamom to China, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (476 tons), fourfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Indonesia ($7.9M) constituted the largest supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamom to China, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($804K), with a 9% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at -6.2%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for nutmeg, mace and cardamom in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 702 - Nutmeg, mace, cardamoms

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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Which Country Produces the Most Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamoms in the World?
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In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of production in 2015 were Guatemala (X thousand tons), Indonesia (X thousand tons), India (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.

Guatemala’s Exports of Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamom Remain Strongest in the World
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Guatemala continued its dominance in the global trade of nutmeg, mace and cardamom. In 2014, Guatemala exported X thousand tons of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms totaling X USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was Saudi Arabia,

Guatemala, Indonesia and India Appear as the Largest Suppliers of Nutmeg
Jun 28, 2018
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In 2016, the nutmeg, mace and cardamom market peaked at X tons. Over the period from 2007 to 2016, consumption expanded with an annual average rate of growth of +X%. Following a slight decline in consumption from 2009-2010, the nutmeg, mace and

Which Country Produces the Most Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamoms in the World?
Nov 1, 2017
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In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of production in 2015 were Guatemala (X thousand tons), Indonesia (X thousand tons), India (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.

Guatemala’s Exports of Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamom Remain Strongest in the World
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Guatemala continued its dominance in the global trade of nutmeg, mace and cardamom. In 2014, Guatemala exported X thousand tons of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms totaling X USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was Saudi Arabia,

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