In 2024 India produced about 54,031 tonnes of nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, raw from 109 thousand hectares, an average yield of 497 kg per hectare. That is up 157% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 120% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2022 (55,000 tonnes).
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Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 6 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, raw, India ranks 5 of 6 for yield in 2024, at 497 kg per hectare. The world average is 340 kg per hectare. Sri Lanka leads at 1,339 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 1,339 | 2.1% |
| 2 | Nepal | 538 | 4.5% |
| 3 | Guatemala | 537 | 38.7% |
| 4 | Lao People's Democratic Republic | 535 | 4.9% |
| 5 | India | 497 | 27.4% |
| 6 | Indonesia | 142 | 20.5% |
How does your nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, raw yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.