DESPITE Indian cardamom exports dwindling over recent years, premium markets such as Japan and Saudi Arabia have remained loyal to the Asian producer. Japan's imports have stayed at a steady 200 tonnes a year, while Saudi Arabia is the top importer of India's aromatic spice, with annual shipments reaching between 270 and 495 tonnes Demand from other countries for Indian cardamom very much depends on the availability of produce from alternative origins such as Guatemala as most of these overseas buyers reduce their imports from India when cheaper produce is available from other origins... Read More