The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Green Cardamom Market is expected to witness market growth of 7.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The UAE market dominated the LAMEA Green Cardamom Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $24.2 Million by 2032. The Saudi Arabia market is showcasing a CAGR of 7.8% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Brazil market would register a CAGR of 6.2% during 2025-2032.
As consumers become more health-conscious, there is an increasing preference for natural remedies over synthetic medicines. Green cardamom, known for its digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, is widely used in health supplements and herbal formulations. The rising demand for immunity-boosting and gut-health-enhancing products has positioned cardamom as a valuable ingredient in functional foods and wellness beverages.
Several trends are shaping this market. Consumers’ preference for functional foods and beverages and innovations in packaging and supply chain transparency are further driving market expansion. The demand for functional foods with added health benefits has contributed to the increased use of herbal drinks, teas, and immunity-boosting products.
The increasing demand is driven by expanding food service sectors and retail trade growth, especially in key regions such as Brazil, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. According to IBGE, the Brazilian retail sector has demonstrated steady growth, with a 2.5% increase in retail trade between December 2023 and January 2024. Additionally, in January 2024, retail sales rose by 4.1% compared to the previous year, indicating a strengthening consumer market. Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the UAE’s food service industry is the second-largest within the GCC region, with a market value reaching $12.3 billion in 2021, marking a 17% increase from 2020. In addition, according to the South African government, Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage industry is experiencing significant growth, as indicated by a 14.9% increase in total income in February 2023 compared to February 2022. Hence, the growth of Brazil’s retail trade, coupled with the expanding food service industry in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is significantly driving the demand for green cardamom.
The UAE market dominated the LAMEA Green Cardamom Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $24.2 Million by 2032. The Saudi Arabia market is showcasing a CAGR of 7.8% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Brazil market would register a CAGR of 6.2% during 2025-2032.
As consumers become more health-conscious, there is an increasing preference for natural remedies over synthetic medicines. Green cardamom, known for its digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, is widely used in health supplements and herbal formulations. The rising demand for immunity-boosting and gut-health-enhancing products has positioned cardamom as a valuable ingredient in functional foods and wellness beverages.
Several trends are shaping this market. Consumers’ preference for functional foods and beverages and innovations in packaging and supply chain transparency are further driving market expansion. The demand for functional foods with added health benefits has contributed to the increased use of herbal drinks, teas, and immunity-boosting products.
The increasing demand is driven by expanding food service sectors and retail trade growth, especially in key regions such as Brazil, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. According to IBGE, the Brazilian retail sector has demonstrated steady growth, with a 2.5% increase in retail trade between December 2023 and January 2024. Additionally, in January 2024, retail sales rose by 4.1% compared to the previous year, indicating a strengthening consumer market. Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the UAE’s food service industry is the second-largest within the GCC region, with a market value reaching $12.3 billion in 2021, marking a 17% increase from 2020. In addition, according to the South African government, Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage industry is experiencing significant growth, as indicated by a 14.9% increase in total income in February 2023 compared to February 2022. Hence, the growth of Brazil’s retail trade, coupled with the expanding food service industry in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, is significantly driving the demand for green cardamom.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- McCormick & Company, Inc.
- DS Group
- Olam Group Limited
- Frontier Cooperative
- The Spice House
- Eastmade Spices & Herbs Private Limited
- Vandanmedu Green Gold Cardamom Producer Company Limited
- Cardex, S.A.
- Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Limited
- Vora Spice Mills LLP
Market Report Segmentation
By Product
- Small
- Large
By End-use
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Food Service
- Convenience Stores
- Online
- Other End-use
By Nature
- Conventional
- Organic
By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 4. LAMEA Green Cardamom Market by Product
Chapter 5. LAMEA Green Cardamom Market by End-use
Chapter 6. LAMEA Green Cardamom Market by Nature
Chapter 7. LAMEA Green Cardamom Market by Country
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- McCormick & Company, Inc.
- DS Group
- Olam Group Limited
- Frontier Cooperative
- The Spice House
- Eastmade Spices & Herbs Private Limited
- Vandanmedu Green Gold Cardamom Producer Company Limited
- Cardex, S.A.
- Mane Kancor Ingredients Private Limited
- Vora Spice Mills LLP
Methodology
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