Export Product · Spices
Bulk Green Cardamom Supplier in Tanzania
Deep-green, bold cardamom pods from Tanzania's Usambara highlands — graded to 7 mm and 8 mm, dried to specification and packed for grinders, packers and traders in the Middle East, South Asia and beyond.
- Grades: 7mm / 8mm bold
- Moisture: Max 11%
- Colour: Deep green
- Packing: 25/50 kg cartons
Product Overview
Cardamom is the queen of spices, and Tanzania's Usambara mountains grow it in shaded highland conditions that produce pods with strong aroma and the deep green colour the market pays for. Harvest is careful hand work: capsules picked at the right maturity, dried promptly to lock in colour.
Our cardamom is size-graded to 7 mm and 8 mm bold — the two grades international buyers specify — with empties, splits and pale pods removed on the sorting tables. Colour retention is the quality battle with cardamom, so drying discipline and prompt packing matter as much as the grade.
We pack in lined cartons that protect colour and aroma through ocean transit, and every consignment is phytosanitary-certified. For buyers packing for retail, private-label options can be discussed on volume.
Guatemala dominates world cardamom volume, yet Middle Eastern and South Asian buyers actively seek alternatives for supply security — and Tanzanian highland cardamom, with its deep colour and strong aroma, earns its place in those programmes. Buying Tanzanian origin is both a quality choice and a diversification strategy, and we welcome trial orders so you can compare directly.
Specifications
| Product | Green cardamom, dried capsules |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tanzania (Usambara highlands) |
| Grades | 8 mm bold; 7 mm |
| Moisture | Maximum 11% |
| Colour | Deep green |
| Foreign matter | Maximum 1% |
| Packaging | 25 kg / 50 kg lined cartons |
Grade confirmed by sieve analysis per lot. Colour and aroma verified before packing.
Packaging Options
- 25 kg or 50 kg cartons with food-grade inner liner
- Vacuum packing on request for colour protection
- Buyer-printed cartons on volume orders
- Fumigation certified where required
Container Loading Capacity
| 20-foot container | Approx. 9–10 MT |
|---|---|
| 40-foot container | Approx. 19–20 MT |
Cardamom is light, high-value cargo — volume-limited rather than weight-limited.
Export Documentation
Every shipment of Green Cardamom is accompanied by a complete set of export documents:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Quality certificate
- Weight certificate
- Fumigation certificate (where required)
Quality Assurance
Cardamom grading is size, colour and dryness. We sieve-grade every lot, reject pale and split pods on the tables, and verify moisture before cartons are sealed.
Because cardamom ships as a premium product, we welcome pre-shipment inspection and can provide retention samples from each lot for buyer reference.
Read more about our quality assurance process.
Sourcing Season & Buying Tips
Cardamom capsules are harvested roughly August to December in the Usambara highlands, picked at precise maturity for colour and aroma. Prompt drying after picking is what preserves the deep green colour buyers pay for.
Colour fades with age even under good storage, so buying closer to harvest buys you greener pods. If you pack for retail, contract during the harvest window and specify your grade mix — 8 mm bold moves fastest.
Who Buys Green Cardamom
- Spice grinders and packers
- Retail private-label brands
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Commodity traders
Shipping & Logistics
As a light, high-value spice, cardamom usually moves in consolidated or full-container loads depending on volume: roughly 2–3 weeks to Gulf ports (the largest market), 3–4 weeks to South Asia, and 4–6 weeks to Europe and North America. Lined cartons protect colour and aroma in transit, and we can arrange vacuum packing for buyers who want maximum colour retention on long routes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grades do you supply?
8 mm bold and 7 mm — the two standard export grades, confirmed by sieve analysis per lot.
Why does colour matter?
Deep green colour signals proper harvest maturity and drying, and it is what retail buyers pay a premium for. We sort out pale pods and pack promptly to protect it.
What moisture do you ship at?
Maximum 11%, verified before packing.
What is the minimum order?
One 20-foot container, roughly 9–10 MT given cardamom's light bulk density.
How should cardamom be stored?
Cool, dry, dark and airtight. Well-dried cardamom keeps its colour and aroma for 2+ years under proper storage.
Do you supply ground cardamom?
Our export standard is whole dried capsules. Ground cardamom can be discussed for committed volumes.
Can I get a pre-shipment sample?
Yes — graded samples are couriered for your approval, and we keep retention samples per lot.
Which documents come with shipment?
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, quality and weight certificates, plus fumigation where required.