Top 5 Cardamom Producing States in India
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Production | India's total cardamom production: ~8,000 tonnes; global production: ~35,000 metric tonnes. |
| Global Rank | India is the second-largest producer of cardamom globally, after Guatemala. |
| Top Cardamom States | Kerala, Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka. |
| Largest Producer (State) | Kerala contributes 58.6% (15,540 tonnes) of India's total cardamom production. |
| Second Largest Producer | Sikkim contributes 19.8% of India's total cardamom output, known for large cardamom production. |
| Third Largest Producer | Nagaland ranks third with innovative farming methods and government support. |
| Fourth Largest Producer | Arunachal Pradesh has transitioned from opium to cardamom farming with favorable conditions. |
| Fifth Largest Producer | Karnataka contributes 3.5% to India's total cardamom production, leveraging the Western Ghats. |