In 2023, Indonesia leads the global harvested area for nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, commanding over half of the share at 54.06 hectares. It is followed by India at 21.99 hectares and Guatemala at 15.54 hectares. While Nepal, Laos, and Bhutan trail behind, their shares remain relatively small. Notably, Indonesia and Nepal experienced significant growth with increases of 3.37% and 3.79%, respectively. Conversely, countries like Bhutan, Grenada, and Kenya faced declines, highlighting variability in global production areas. Papua New Guinea, Malawi, and Madagascar represent minimal contributions.
Future trends may include a shift in production areas depending on climate change effects and technological advancements in agriculture. Countries showing growth might continue to expand their share, while those with decline might require strategic interventions to stabilize or boost cultivation capacity.
Top countries in Nutmeg, Mace and Cardamoms Harvested Area Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 54.06 | 2023 | +3.64% | +3.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 21.99 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Guatemala | 15.54 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Nepal | 3.07 | 2023 | +1.61% | +3.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Laos | 1.79 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bhutan | 1.61 | 2023 | +3.75% | -1.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sri Lanka | 0.73 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Grenada | 0.29 | 2023 | -1.75% | -1.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Tanzania | 0.29 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Honduras | 0.25 | 2023 | +0.9% | +1.35% | View data |
