Green cardamom pods — dried, commercial grade, Kerala origin
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Cardamom

Green cardamom from the Idukki district of Kerala — bold pods, high volatile oil. A premium spice in strong demand across the GCC market.

OriginIndia
Sourcing regionsKerala (Idukki) · Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris)
Available formsWhole Green Pods · Decorticated Seeds · Ground
Min. orderSubject to specification and availability
HS Code0908.31

Sourced from established producing regions across India. Available according to buyer specification and confirmed requirements. Quality parameters are agreed before supply and verified against the applicable lot specification.

About This Product

Cardamom

Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) from Kerala is globally regarded as the finest variety. Sourced from the Idukki hill district, Zarvello Agri Exim offers green cardamom in whole pod and decorticated (seed) form. Preferred by Middle Eastern buyers for chai, confectionery, and culinary applications.

At a Glance
Forms
Whole Green PodsDecorticated SeedsGround
Export markets
UAESaudi ArabiaKuwaitQatarBahrainOmanEurope
Shelf lifeSubject to storage conditions

Grades & Forms

Available grades

Each grade is defined by purity, size, and processing method. Grades are available against confirmed buyer requirements and are subject to lot-level verification.

8mm bold
Largest pods. Premium grade for direct retail and gifting.
7mm
Standard bold grade. Most common export grade.
6mm
Medium pods.
FAQ/Mixed
Mixed sizes. Suitable for extraction and industrial use.

Specifications

Specification parameters

The parameters below are indicative. Final values are agreed between buyer and supplier before confirmation. Each parameter notes whether it follows an official standard, is subject to buyer specification, or is verified by lot testing.

Parameter source key
StandardOfficial or regulatory standard
Buyer SpecAgreed per buyer requirement
Lot TestingConfirmed by third-party lab test per lot
To Be ConfirmedPending confirmation or product identification
Parameter
Value
Basis
Moisture
Subject to lot testing
Lot Testing
Volatile Oil
Subject to lot testing
Lot Testing

Packaging

Packaging options

Standard packaging options are listed below. Custom packaging — including private label, retail format, or bulk industrial packaging — is available against confirmed buyer requirements.

  • 10 kg cartons
  • 25 kg cartons
  • Custom on request
Minimum Order & Availability
Subject to specification and availability

Bulk supply is available against confirmed requirements. Contact us with your destination port, quantity, and required specification to receive a formal quotation.

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Quality & Testing

Quality control & documentation

Testing & Analysis

  • Moisture
  • Volatile oil
  • Lab test per lot on request

Certifications

  • To be confirmed per shipment

FSSAI, HALAL, Kosher, and organic documentation can be arranged on request, subject to product line and availability.

Export Documents

  • Certificate of Origin (where applicable)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate (where required)
  • Fumigation Certificate (where required)
  • Third-party Lab Test Report (on request)
  • Bill of Lading and shipping details provided

Documentation requirements vary by product, destination and buyer requirements. We coordinate applicable documents accordingly.


Buyer Specification

We supply to your specification

Cardamom is available according to buyer specification. If you have defined requirements for moisture content, purity, grade, packaging format, labelling, or certifications, share them with us and we will advise on feasibility and availability.

  • Custom grade and purity thresholds
  • Private label and custom packaging
  • Specific moisture or quality parameters
  • Certification requirements (HALAL, Kosher, organic)
  • Destination-specific documentation

Samples can be arranged for product evaluation prior to placing a bulk order.

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Shipping

Export & shipping

Shipping ports

Chennai (Ennore Port) · Kochi (Cochin Port) · Nhava Sheva (JNPT, Mumbai)

Incoterms offered

FOB · CIF · CFR. The applicable incoterm is agreed at order confirmation.

Lead time

Lead time is confirmed at order placement and is subject to product line and specification. Shipping transit time is additional and depends on the destination port.

Primary markets

UAE · Saudi Arabia · Kuwait · Qatar · Bahrain · Oman · Europe


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Start with a sample to evaluate the product, then move to a bulk quote when ready. Both forms go directly to our sourcing team.

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