Europe Green Cardamom Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Small and Large), By End-use, By Nature, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032

The Europe Green Cardamom Market is expected to witness market growth of 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The Germany market dominated the Europe 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 $40.9 Million by 2032. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 3.9% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the France market is expected to experience a CAGR of 5.9% during 2025-2032.



It recognized for its medicinal properties, making it a key ingredient in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. It aids digestion, alleviates bloating, and supports gut health. The spice contains essential oils with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to its effectiveness in oral hygiene and respiratory health.

The essential oil derived from green cardamom is widely used in personal care and cosmetic products. Due to its warm and refreshing fragrance, it is a common ingredient in perfumes, deodorants, and essential oil blends. In skincare, cardamom is valued for its antibacterial and rejuvenating properties.

It is a premium spice widely used in culinary, confectionery, and beverage applications across the globe. Its demand is growing steadily in Europe, Italy, and Germany, driven by the expansion of food processing, retail, and food service sectors. Furthermore, Italy’s retail food sales reached $170.4 billion in 2022, marking a 2.1% increase over 2021, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA). Moreover, Germany’s food and beverage industry has a strong export market, with processed food exports totalling EUR 61.6 billion and food service sales reaching EUR 53.6 billion in 2020, according to Germany Trade & Invest. This extensive distribution network highlights Germany’s role as a key importer and distributor of premium food ingredients and spices. Thus, Europe's rising food processing sector, the growing retail and food service industry in Italy, and Germany’s strong export-driven food sector collectively drive the demand for green cardamom. The country’s high per capita consumption of coffee, herbal teas, and specialty bakery products has increased the demand for cardamom, which is used in cardamom-infused coffee, chai, desserts, and spice blends. Additionally, Germany’s thriving organic and health-conscious food markets have led to a rise in cardamom’s use in functional beverages, herbal infusions, and wellness products.

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

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe