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Indian Spices · Whole Spices
Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
Amomum subulatum
Large wrinkled pods cured over open fire for a deep smoky aroma, used in garam masala, biryani and slow-cooked meat dishes.
- Origin
- India
- HS code
- 0908.31
- Minimum order
- 1 MT or mixed container
- Ships from
- Nhava Sheva, Mumbai
Forms
Whole podsSeeds
Grades
BoldMediumMixed
PDF · product details and contact details
Product details
| Product | Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi) |
|---|---|
| Botanical / technical name | Amomum subulatum |
| Category | Indian Spices › Whole Spices |
| Forms available | Whole pods, Seeds |
| Varieties / grades | Bold, Medium, Mixed |
| Origin | India |
| HS code (indicative) | 0908.31 |
| Packing | 25 kg PP or multi-wall paper bags with inner liner; 10–20 kg cartons; Retail and private-label packs (50 g – 1 kg) |
| Container load, 20 ft | On request |
| Container load, 40 ft | On request |
| Shelf life | On request |
| Minimum order | 1 MT, or part of a mixed container |
| Port & terms | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai · FOB, CFR, CIF |
Specifications
Full specification on request. We send the current specification and a certificate of analysis for the lot you are buying.
Ask for the full specificationBlack Cardamom in other languages
- Hindi
- बड़ी इलायची
- Gujarati
- મોટી એલચી
- Tamil
- கருப்பு ஏலக்காய்
- Arabic
- هيل أسود
- Persian
- هل سیاه
- Spanish
- Cardamomo negro
- Portuguese
- Cardamomo-negro
- French
- Cardamome noire
- German
- Schwarzer Kardamom
- Italian
- Cardamomo nero
- Dutch
- Zwarte kardemom
- Russian
- Чёрный кардамон
- Turkish
- Siyah kakule
- Chinese
- 草果 / 黑豆蔻
- Japanese
- ブラックカルダモン
- Korean
- 블랙 카다멈
- Malay
- Buah pelaga hitam
- Indonesian
- Kapulaga hitam
Black Cardamom: questions buyers ask
What is the botanical name of black cardamom?
Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi) is supplied as Amomum subulatum. Available forms: Whole pods, Seeds.
What is the minimum order quantity for black cardamom?
For bulk black cardamom we usually start at 1 metric ton. You can also add it to a mixed 20 ft or 40 ft container with other products — useful for trial orders and smaller importers.
How is black cardamom packed for export?
25 kg PP or multi-wall paper bags with inner liner; 10–20 kg cartons; Retail and private-label packs (50 g – 1 kg). Indicative container load: 20 ft — On request; 40 ft — On request. Private label packing with your artwork and barcodes is available.
Where can I get the specification for black cardamom?
Download the specification sheet (PDF) on this page for product details. Full specification on request. We send the current specification and a certificate of analysis for the lot you are buying.
How do I get the current export price for black cardamom?
Send your required grade, packing, quantity and destination port through the quote form or WhatsApp (+91 81692 82942). We quote FOB Nhava Sheva, CFR or CIF, usually within 24 hours.



