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Cardamom

Cardamom is grown in the Uluguru and Usambara highlands and around Kagera in modest volumes. Capsules are dried carefully to retain colour and aroma, then graded by size. Because volumes are limited, supply is arranged against confirmed availability.

At a glance

Origin
Tanzania
Grade
Green bold, medium, mixed
Packaging
1–50 kg packs and bags, bulk bags, private label
Minimum order
250 kg trial; 1 MT commercial (indicative)
Season
Seasonal; confirm availability at enquiry
Terms
EXW / FCA / FOB / CFR / CIF
Specifications

Product specifications

Origin, grades, moisture, purity, crop year and the quality tolerances buyers usually contract on for this line.

Indicative specifications — subject to confirmation

Indicative only. The figures shown are typical trade ranges for Tanzanian origin and are subject to confirmation by our quality and operations department. The binding specification for any shipment is the one agreed in writing and stated in the sales contract.
Cardamom — indicative quality specifications
ParameterIndicative specification
OriginTanzania — Morogoro (Uluguru), Tanga (Usambara), Kagera
Available grades
  • Green cardamom — bold
  • Green cardamom — medium
  • Mixed grade
Moisture level12% maximum
Purity level98% minimum
Foreign-matter tolerance1% maximum
Crop yearHarvested seasonally; the current position is confirmed at enquiry.
Volatile oilIndicative 4–6%, lot dependent
Capsule sizeScreened to the grade ordered
Split and immature capsules5% maximum for the bold grade
ColourDried under controlled conditions to retain green colour

Packaging options

  • 1, 2, 5 and 10 kg retail packs
  • 25 kg and 50 kg woven polypropylene or laminated bags
  • Bulk bags for high-volume orders
  • Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request

Private labelling

Available. Buyer-branded bags and retail packs are produced against approved artwork and a minimum print run agreed per order.

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Available quantities

Minimum order quantity
Indicative: 250 kg trial lot; commercial orders from 1 MT upwards.
Available quantity
Limited. Confirmed lot by lot at the time of enquiry; this line is not offered as continuous supply.
Supply capacity
Aggregated in batches across the harvest window. Repeat monthly volumes are planned in advance under a contract-supply arrangement and confirmed before the contract is signed.
Availability

Harvest and availability calendar

No month-by-month calendar is published for this line. Availability and timing are confirmed at quotation.

Season
Seasonal; confirm availability at enquiry
Crop year and availability
Harvested seasonally; the current position is confirmed at enquiry. Limited. Confirmed lot by lot at the time of enquiry; this line is not offered as continuous supply.

Export markets

Markets this line is offered into

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • India
  • European Union

Regions we trade into

  • East Africa
  • Central and Southern Africa
  • Middle East
  • Other International Markets

Market availability depends on product demand, regulations, trade conditions and contractual agreements. The markets listed on this page show where IBS Agro Trading Limited is willing and able to trade; they are not a guarantee that a particular commodity can be supplied to a particular destination at a particular time.

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Container and airfreight options

  • Shipment format

    Indicative: 250 kg trial lot; commercial orders from 1 MT upwards.

  • Bagged or bulk-bag loading

    Retail packs, 25 kg and 50 kg bags, or bulk bags for high-volume orders.

Container type, loading and routing for your order are confirmed in the quotation.

Inspection & certification

Inspection and shipment documents

Pre-shipment sampling and inspection are carried out before dispatch. The documents below are obtained for the specific consignment where the destination or the contract requires them.

Phytosanitary certificate

Applied for through the responsible national plant health authority where the destination requires it. Issued against inspection of the specific consignment.

Certificate of origin

Obtained from the designated issuing body for the shipment, confirming the origin of the goods for customs and preference purposes.

Fumigation certificate

Issued by a licensed fumigation service provider when treatment is required by the destination or requested by the buyer.

Weight and quality certificate

Arranged with an independent inspection company where the contract or the letter of credit calls for third-party verification.

Laboratory analysis report

Commissioned from an independent laboratory when a buyer or destination requires analysis beyond our own testing. The scope of analysis is agreed in advance.

IBS Agro Trading Limited does not claim any certification or accreditation that has not been formally issued to it. Where a buyer or a destination market requires a specific standard, we will state in writing what we currently hold, what can be arranged for the consignment, and what we cannot provide.

How we assure quality

Incoterms

Trade terms available for this line. The term for your shipment is agreed in the quotation.

  • EXWEx Works
  • FCAFree Carrier
  • FOBFree On Board
  • CFRCost and Freight
  • CIFCost, Insurance and Freight

Ex-warehouse, delivered within Tanzania, or delivered to the port of loading. Container stuffing, inspection arrangements and export documentation are coordinated in house.

Product photographs

Green cardamom capsules in a sizing sieve with graded samples in small dishes

Illustrative photograph. It will be replaced with photographs of our own consignments.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What grades of cardamom do you supply?

Green cardamom — bold; Green cardamom — medium; Mixed grade. Grades are indicative; the binding specification is the one agreed in writing for your shipment.

How is cardamom packed for export?

1, 2, 5 and 10 kg retail packs; 25 kg and 50 kg woven polypropylene or laminated bags; Bulk bags for high-volume orders; Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request. Available. Buyer-branded bags and retail packs are produced against approved artwork and a minimum print run agreed per order.

What is the minimum order quantity for cardamom?

Indicative: 250 kg trial lot; commercial orders from 1 MT upwards.

Which Incoterms can you quote for cardamom?

EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF. Ex-warehouse, delivered within Tanzania, or delivered to the port of loading. Container stuffing, inspection arrangements and export documentation are coordinated in house.

When is Tanzanian cardamom available?

Harvested seasonally; the current position is confirmed at enquiry. Limited. Confirmed lot by lot at the time of enquiry; this line is not offered as continuous supply.

Can I get a sample or an inspection before shipment?

Samples are available for genuine commercial enquiries, subject to the commodity, the quantity requested and the destination; availability, courier arrangements and cost are confirmed case by case. Buyers may also appoint an independent inspection company to verify quality, weight and loading at origin.

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