Well said! Cardamom is in Crisis!
Marketing Director at Ecospice Ingredients Essential Oil | Oleoresins | Freeze Dried Foods | Vanilla | Black Pepper | Nutmeg | Cardamom
Cardamom Industry Faces a Critical Turning Point 🍃 The 2024 cardamom crop season has been deeply affected by unbalanced climatic conditions, disrupting production on an unprecedented scale. A harsh summer, followed by relentless rains, has left many plantations in disrepair. Approximately 35–40% of estates in Idukki, Kerala—India’s leading cardamom-producing region—have had to undergo replantation. Replanted cardamom takes 2–3 years to reach full yield, signaling a likely sustained drop in production for upcoming harvests. This has already caused prices to climb steadily, with further increases anticipated as supply tightens. This disruption has affected not only whole cardamom prices but also cardamom oil and oleoresin prices, which are now witnessing an upward trend due to supply shortages. These derivatives play a crucial role in the food, beverage, and fragrance industries, amplifying the impact across the value chain. This development is a wake-up call for the industry. As climate volatility continues to challenge agricultural systems, we must prioritize resilience through innovation and sustainable practices. Ecospice Ingredients 🌿 Essential Oils | Oleoresins #Cardamom #Agriculture #MarketUpdate #Sustainability #Spices