Live wholesale rates by grade — Malabar AGEB 8mm, AGB 7mm, Guatemala, Organic, Black cardamom. Elaichi price Pakistan & India. Live PKR/INR/AED currency converter.
Composite Avg
$26.50
▲ +36% vs Jan
Malabar AGEB
$29.70
▲ elevated 2026
Guatemala
$8.60
→ stabilising
India INR/kg
₹2,487
▲ Apr 11 auction
Updated: April 18, 2026 · Source: Spices Board India
Quick Answer
Cardamom price today April 12, 2026 (wholesale USD/kg):
Malabar AGEB 8mm = $29.70 ·
AGB 7mm = $26.50 ·
Guatemala = $8.60 ·
Organic = $38.50 ·
Black cardamom = $19.80.
India Spices Board auction (April 11, 2026): ₹2,487/kg avg · max ₹3,103/kg.
Pakistan elaichi retail: ₨6,500–₨12,000/kg. Retail is 2–4× higher than wholesale.
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Market Signal — April 2026
India auction prices at ₹2,487/kg avg — up 36% since January 2026. Pre-monsoon supply tightness expected until October–November 2026 harvest. Guatemala recovering from thrips; prices stabilising at $8.60/kg. Best value: Guatemala Grade A for everyday use.
Apr 12, 2026
By Grade & Origin
🌿 Green Cardamom — Live Prices by Grade
Wholesale USD/kg · Spices Board India auction reference · Updated daily from ACF
⭐AGEB ≥8mm
Malabar Extra Bold
Alleppey Green Extra Bold · Kerala, India · Highest volatile oil 6–8%
$29.70
per kg · USD · wholesale
▲ elevated 2026
India INR ≈₹2,480/kg equiv
🌿AGB 7–8mm
Malabar Bold
Alleppey Green Bold · 7–8mm · Kerala, India · Export standard
$26.50
per kg · USD · wholesale
▲ up from $12.80 Jan
Spices Board Apr 11 auction
🌱AGS 6–7mm
Malabar Superior
Alleppey Green Superior · 6–7mm · Grinding & spice blend grade
$21.00
per kg · USD · wholesale
▲ elevated
Best value Indian grade
🇬🇹Grade A
Guatemala Green
Large Grade A · Alta Verapaz · 70% world supply · Best value
$8.60
per kg · USD · wholesale
→ stabilising
~67% cheaper than AGEB
Specialty & Processed Grades
🌱USDA Organic
Organic Green
Certified Organic · India · 30–50% premium over conventional
$38.50
per kg · USD · wholesale
▲ elevated
USDA / EU / JAS certified
🤝Fairtrade
Guatemala Organic
FEDECOVERA cooperative · EU/USDA/JAS/Kosher · Best value organic
$11.20
per kg · USD · wholesale
→ stable
Best certified organic option
⬛Kali Elaichi
Black Cardamom
Amomum subulatum · Sikkim/Nepal · Savory dishes only · NOT green
$19.80
per kg · USD · wholesale
→ stable
Singtam Badadana ₹1,575/kg
🫙Retail
Ground Powder
Consumer retail per oz · US market reference price
$1.20/oz
≈ $4.23 per 100g
→ stable
Amazon / retail reference
Pakistan Market
🇵🇰 Elaichi Price in Pakistan Today
Sabz elaichi aur kali elaichi retail rates — Lahore · Karachi · Islamabad · April 2026
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Sabz Elaichi Premium (Malabar AGEB)
Large grade · Restaurant & festive use
₨9,500–₨12,000
per kg · retail
Best for biryani, Kashmiri chai, gifting. Imported AGEB 8mm.
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Sabz Elaichi Standard (AGB)
Medium grade · Everyday cooking
₨6,500–₨9,000
per kg · retail
Daily chai, pulao, kheer, halwa. Best value for households.
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Kali Elaichi (Black Cardamom)
Bari elaichi · Savory only
₨4,500–₨6,500
per kg · retail
Biryani, garam masala, karahi. NOT for sweets or chai.
Standard kirana/market rate April 2026. Varies city to city.
ℹ️Pakistan elaichi prices are retail estimates based on current wholesale rates + import markup. Actual prices vary by city, quality, and supplier. Karachi wholesale may be 15–20% lower than Islamabad retail. Verify locally before purchasing.
Buying Guide
💡 Is Now a Good Time to Buy Cardamom? (April 2026)
Based on current auction data, harvest calendar, and supply chain signals
✅ Buy Now
Guatemala Grade A
At $8.60/kg — prices stabilising after thrips recovery. Best value for everyday use: chai, biryani, baking. Stock 3–6 months supply now. 67% cheaper than Malabar AGEB with minimal quality compromise for daily cooking. Recommended for Pakistan/South Asian buyers.
⏳ Wait If Possible
Indian Malabar AGEB/AGB
Prices elevated at ₹2,487/kg — up 36% since January 2026. Pre-monsoon supply tight. Significant price relief only expected October–November 2026 when new Kerala harvest enters Vandanmedu auction. Buy minimum if urgently needed; wait for post-harvest pricing otherwise.
📊 Buy on Schedule
Organic Cardamom
Organic premium holding steady. FEDECOVERA Guatemala Organic at $11.20/kg remains the best-value certified organic. EU and North American demand growing consistently. No advantage to waiting — buy on your regular schedule. India organic buyers: consider FEDECOVERA as cost-effective alternative to India organic.
Price Context
🏭 Wholesale vs Retail Price — Why the Big Difference?
Same cardamom — very different price depending on where you buy
🏭 Wholesale / Auction Price
$26.50
per kg · Malabar AGB 7mm · Vandanmedu e-auction April 2026
Direct auction rates from Vandanmedu, Bodinayakanur, and Kumily — the three major Kerala cardamom auction centres run by the Spices Board of India (Government of India, Ministry of Commerce). April 11, 2026 auction: avg ₹2,487/kg · max ₹3,103/kg.
Available to importers and bulk traders. Minimum order typically 50–100kg. Pakistan imports primarily via Dubai and Karachi wholesale markets, adding 15–25% to the base price.
per kg estimate · same Malabar AGEB grade · retail markup 2–3×
What you pay at supermarket, online retailers, or specialty spice shops. Markup covers: import duty, quality grading and sorting, packaging, cold-chain logistics, importer margin, and retailer margin.
Best value tip: South Asian grocery stores (desi stores) charge 30–40% less than supermarkets for the same grade. Buy 250g–500g bags — better freshness than 1kg bags. In Pakistan, Karachi Empress Market and Lahore wholesale markets offer the lowest retail rates.
Wholesale USD/kg · INR equivalent · Pakistan PKR · Best use case per grade
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Market Context
🌶️ Cardamom vs Other Spices — Price Comparison 2026
Why cardamom is the world’s third most expensive spice
Cardamom ranks as the world’s third most expensive spice — after saffron and vanilla. High price reflects: hand-harvesting at exact 75% ripeness; grows only in specific high-altitude tropical zones (Kerala Western Ghats 800–1500m elevation, and Guatemala cloud forests); each plant yields ~1kg/year of dried pods; volatile oil content (6–8% in AGEB grade) determines potency and market price. ICRI & Spices Board research →
Market Calendar
📅 Cardamom Price Seasonality — When to Buy & When to Wait
Monthly price pattern based on India harvest cycle (Kerala) — April is currently pre-harvest high
India harvest runs August–February (peak new crop October–December). Prices typically rise April–July when pre-harvest supply tightens — which is exactly where we are now (April 2026). Prices ease October–December when new crop enters Vandanmedu auction. Guatemala harvests year-round with peak October–March.
Spices Board India monthly auction average INR/kg · Vandanmedu reference · April 2025 – April 2026
Month
India INR/kg (avg)
USD/kg (est.)
vs Prev Month
Market Condition
Currency Converter
💱 Cardamom Price Converter — Live Rates
Convert wholesale cardamom price to PKR, INR, AED and more — exchange rates fetched from open.er-api.com
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Bulk Reference
📦 Bulk Cardamom Price Calculator
Malabar AGB 7mm — prices at different quantities in USD, PKR and INR
Based on Malabar AGB 7mm current wholesale price · PKR and INR calculated using live exchange rates
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Local Prices
🌍 Cardamom Price by Country — April 2026
Estimated retail prices in local currency — updated when wholesale changes
Country
Local Currency /kg (retail est.)
USD/kg (retail est.)
Grade Typically Sold
Notes
* Retail estimates based on current wholesale + typical country markup. Verify locally before purchasing.
Buying Guide
🛒 Where to Buy Cardamom — Best Options by Budget
From budget-friendly to premium single-origin — matched to your needs
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South Asian Grocery Store
Best value for home use. Fast stock turnover means fresher pods. Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi grocers typically stock Malabar green at 30–40% below supermarket prices. Look for whole pods in small bags — fresher than sealed retail packs.
Saves 30–40% vs supermarket
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Amazon & Online Retailers
Wide grade selection. Look for “AGEB” or “Alleppey Green” on the label. Buy 200–500g bags for best freshness. Check harvest date if listed. In Pakistan: GrocerApp, Naheed Online, Pansaar.com offer home delivery.
Best size: 200g–500g bags
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Specialty Spice Retailers
Burlap & Barrel and The Spice House offer harvest-dated, single-origin transparency. Higher cost but verified provenance. Ideal for serious cooks wanting traceable Malabar AGEB or Guatemala single-estate cardamom.
Premium: traceable, harvest-dated
Budget Matching
💰 Best Cardamom for Your Budget & Use Case
Grade recommendation by cooking purpose and price sensitivity
Budget Level
Recommended Grade
Retail Price
Best For
Savings vs Premium
💸 Budget
Guatemala Grade A
$18–28/kg
Everyday chai, baking, rice dishes
~67% cheaper
💵 Mid-range
Malabar AGS or AGB 7mm
$45–70/kg
Chai, biryani, all culinary uses
~25% cheaper
💎 Premium
Malabar AGEB 8mm
$60–90/kg
Premium chai, gifting, specialty coffee
Benchmark
🌱 Organic Budget
Guatemala Organic (FEDECOVERA)
$22–35/kg
Health-conscious, certified organic
~40% cheaper than India organic
⬛ Savory Only
Black Cardamom (kali elaichi)
$35–55/kg
Biryani, garam masala, curries only
Different product entirely
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⚠️Prices shown are approximate wholesale/auction reference rates for informational purposes only. Actual retail prices are typically 2–4× higher. Prices vary by supplier, quantity, grade, region, and market conditions. CardamomNectar is not a commodity broker or trading platform. Always verify current prices with your supplier. Amazon product links may be affiliate links that support this site at no extra cost to you. Source: Spices Board India (Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry).
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Cardamom Price FAQ — April 2026
Most searched queries answered with current data — elaichi price Pakistan · India · UAE · USA
