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Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Oceania contracted slightly to 651.2 t in 2019 from 659.9 t the previous year. A period of sustained expansion followed, with the market growing to 797.1 t in 2021 and peaking at 878.6 t in 2022, before declining to 725.7 t in 2023.

In 2024, import volumes reached 639.9 t. The market in Australia, a key component of the region, was characterized by stable export prices and rising domestic demand, which supported continued import flows.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Oceania's production of nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 113.3 t, showing little to no change compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 108.5 t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the highest increase at 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	4.0%	0.4%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports nutmeg, mace and cardamoms from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 9.5 t and peaked in 2020 at 23.8 t, representing a 2.5-fold difference. In 2020, exports from Oceania totaled 23.8 t, which is 151.4% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 52.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(52.3%)	151.4%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind remained highly diversified. The Netherlands accounted for 10.0% of exports, Malaysia for 7.3%, and the United Kingdom for 4.7%, together making up only 22.0% of total flows. The remaining 78.0% consisted of a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports in value terms reached their minimum in 2019 at 289 K $ US and peaked in 2020 at 506 K $ US, showing a 1.7-fold variation. In 2020, exports from Oceania totaled 506 K $ US, which is 75.0% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 40.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.5%	(40.0%)	75.0%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Malaysia was the largest buyer with 10.7% of exports in value terms, followed by the Netherlands at 10.6% and the United Kingdom at 6.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 27.6% of total exports, while a broad range of smaller partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports nutmeg, mace and cardamoms to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Oceania's imports of nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms increased in 2020. The region imported 612.2 t that year, marking an uptick of 11.8% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 547.8 t, which also saw the largest decline of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(4.1%)	11.8%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India contributed 35.4% of imports in kind, Guatemala 24.0%, and Indonesia 16.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 76.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Oceania's imports of nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total that reflected a gain of 49.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 66.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	9.4%	49.7%	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, India and Guatemala each accounted for 35.8% of imports in value terms, while Indonesia contributed 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 80.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io