What is the minimum order for Green Cardamom?

1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome). Several products can be combined in one container.

Which forms of Green Cardamom can you supply?

AGEB (Alleppey Green Extra Bold — ≥ 8 mm, deep uniform green, oil ≥ 4%), AGB (Alleppey Green Bold — 7.8 mm, bright green, oil ≥ 3.8%), AGS (Alleppey Green Superior — 6–7 mm, oil ≥ 3.5%), AGS Superior-I (6–7 mm, some colour variation, oil ≥ 3.5%), AGS Superior-II (6–7 mm, less vibrant colour, oil ≥ 3%). Other cuts, grades or mesh sizes can be made to your specification.

Can you pack Green Cardamom under our own brand?

Yes. We offer custom packaging, labelling and palletisation, from bulk bags to retail packs.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. Samples are available for quality checks; the buyer pays the courier charges.

Which documents come with the shipment?

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate (where required), batch test report.

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Green Cardamom

The “Queen of Spices” — rich, sweet-spicy aroma for desserts, curries and beverages.

Minimum order: 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
HS code: 0908 31 20
Origin: India
Shelf life: 12 months

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Overview

About Green Cardamom

Aromatic Indian green cardamom pods, graded by size (AGEB, AGB, AGS) and colour.

Its sweet, floral fragrance is prized in desserts, tea, coffee and rice dishes across South Asia and the Middle East.

Specifications

Grades, forms & quality parameters

Quality parameters

Moisture	≤ 10%
Foreign matter	≤ 0.5% (AGEB) to ≤ 2% (AGS Superior-II)
Empty / open pods	≤ 1% (AGEB) to ≤ 5% (AGS Superior-II)
Defective pods	≤ 1% (AGEB) to ≤ 5% (AGS Superior-II)
Volatile oil	≥ 4% (AGEB), ≥ 3.8% (AGB), ≥ 3.5% (AGS), ≥ 3% (AGS Superior-II)
Seeds per pod	18–20 (AGEB) down to 12–14 (AGS Superior-II)
Immature pods	≤ 1% (AGEB) to ≤ 4% (AGS Superior-II)

Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.

Available forms & grades

Form / grade	Detail
AGEB	Alleppey Green Extra Bold — ≥ 8 mm, deep uniform green, oil ≥ 4%
AGB	Alleppey Green Bold — 7.8 mm, bright green, oil ≥ 3.8%
AGS	Alleppey Green Superior — 6–7 mm, oil ≥ 3.5%
AGS Superior-I	6–7 mm, some colour variation, oil ≥ 3.5%
AGS Superior-II	6–7 mm, less vibrant colour, oil ≥ 3%

Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.

Packing & shipping

Trade terms at a glance

Packing

5/10/25/50 kg poly-lined jute bags or vacuum-sealed pouches for extended shelf life

Container load

20ft: approx. 8–9 MT · 40ft: approx. 16–18 MT. Confirmed in every quotation.

Minimum order

1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)

Lead time

Typically 15–25 days after advance or L/C, depending on product and quantity

Incoterms

FOB, CFR or CIF (Incoterms® 2020) from any major Indian port, or DAP delivered to a named place in over 120 countries; FCA on request

Payment terms

30% advance by T/T, balance against documents or by L/C at sight

Export policy: free, with mandatory Spices Board testing before shipment. The EU checks 30% of Indian cardamom consignments for ethylene oxide, so each lot ships with the Spices Board's official certificate and analytical report.

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