Kerala to Jebel Ali · Direct export
Bold Green Cardamomfor Dubai traders & coffee roasters.
Large, deep-green cardamom pods from Idukki, Kerala, graded for the Gulf market, where size, colour and aroma decide the price. Shipped to Jebel Ali in about a week.
- 7–8 mm+
- Bold grades
- 250 kg
- Minimum order
- ~5–8 days
- Sea to Jebel Ali
Product overview
Kerala cardamom for the Gulf market
In the Gulf, cardamom is not just a spice. It is the defining flavour of Arabic coffee (gahwa), served in homes, offices and majlis every day. Buyers here know cardamom well and pay for bold pods with a strong aroma and an even, deep green colour.
Our green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) comes from the Idukki hills of Kerala. We grade it by pod size and litre weight and sort it for colour, so a Dubai trader can sell it by grade with confidence, whether to local roasters or onward to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
- Bold 7–8 mm and 8 mm+ pods for the Gulf trade
- Deep green colour, sorted lot by lot
- High litre weight: full, heavy pods
- Vacuum packed for aroma and shelf life
Specification
Grades and specification for UAE orders
Typical export specification for Gulf buyers. We confirm grade, colour and litre weight against your sample before shipping.
| Botanical name | Elettaria cardamomum |
|---|---|
| Origin | Idukki, Kerala, India |
| Size grades | 7–8 mm (AGEB), 8 mm and above (jumbo); 6–7 mm on request |
| Colour | Dark green / green |
| Litre weight | 415 g/L to 450 g/L+ for bold grades |
| Processing | Cleaned, size-graded and colour-sorted |
| Packaging | 5 kg vacuum bags, 25 kg cartons, private label |
| Minimum order | 250 kg |
Gulf buyers often grade by litre weight as much as by size. Tell us both and we will match your sample.
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Why Dubai buyers choose Kerala cardamom
What the Gulf market asks of cardamom
Cardamom buyers in Dubai are some of the most experienced in the world. This is what they check.
Pod size
Bold 7–8 mm and 8 mm+ pods sell at a premium in the Gulf. We grade strictly, so a bag of 8 mm is all 8 mm.
Colour
Deep, even green signals freshness and careful curing. Pale or yellowed pods are sorted out before packing.
Aroma for coffee
Cardamom is the main flavour in Arabic coffee, so aroma is everything. Vacuum packing keeps the oils in until the bag is opened.
A short supply line
Dubai is about a week by sea from India, so you can order more often, hold less stock and always sell a fresh crop.
Applications
Who buys our cardamom in Dubai
Spice traders
Wholesale traders in Dubai's spice market selling by grade to shops and restaurants.
Arabic coffee roasters
Blended with lightly roasted coffee for gahwa, whole or freshly ground.
Re-exporters
Using Dubai as a hub to supply Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and beyond.
Supermarket packers
Retail packs for hypermarkets and grocery chains across the UAE.
Hotels & restaurants
Biryani, machboos, desserts and karak chai in the UAE's foodservice trade.
Sweet makers
Traditional sweets such as luqaimat, halwa and Indian mithai.
From estate to Jebel Ali
How your cardamom is prepared
- 01
Harvest
Pods are hand-picked at the right maturity from plantations in Idukki.
- 02
Curing
Controlled drying in curing chambers keeps the colour deep green and the aroma intact.
- 03
Size grading
Pods are graded through sieves into 7–8 mm, 8 mm+ and other size bands.
- 04
Colour sorting
Pale, split and empty pods are removed so each grade is even in colour.
- 05
Testing & packing
A sample is lab-tested, then the lot is vacuum packed and cartoned for Jebel Ali.
Shipping to Dubai
Shipping, documents and UAE import rules
Cardamom ships by sea from Cochin in Kerala to Jebel Ali, one of the world's busiest ports. Short transit times make smaller, more frequent orders practical.
- Port of loading
- Cochin (Kochi), Kerala
- Destination port
- Jebel Ali, Dubai
- Sea transit
- Typically 5–8 days
- Shipment size
- LCL from 250 kg, or full container (FCL)
- Terms
- FOB, CIF or CFR on request
Export documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Pre-shipment lab report
- Phytosanitary certificate where required
Import rules to know
- Food imported into Dubai must clear Dubai Municipality food safety checks. Your importer registers the product, and we supply the documents and product details they need.
- Retail packs sold in the UAE need labelling that meets UAE / GCC rules, including Arabic. We can print Arabic and English labels for private-label orders.
- If you re-export to other GCC countries, tell us the final market so the documents match its rules.
FAQ
Green Cardamom for Dubai: common questions
Which cardamom grade is best for Arabic coffee?
Most coffee roasters and traders in the Gulf prefer bold 7–8 mm or 8 mm+ pods with a deep green colour and high litre weight. The bigger, fuller pods carry more aromatic oil, which is what gives gahwa its flavour.
How long does shipping from India to Dubai take?
Sea freight from Cochin to Jebel Ali typically takes 5–8 days, plus a few days for documents and customs clearance. It is one of the shortest export routes from India.
What is the minimum order for cardamom to Dubai?
Our minimum order is 250 kg, which can ship in a shared container (LCL). Traders and re-exporters usually order full containers.
Can you supply cardamom for re-export to Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries?
Yes. Many of our Dubai buyers re-export across the GCC. Let us know the final destination so the documents and labelling are prepared correctly.
Do you offer private-label packing with Arabic labels?
Yes. We can pack into your branded pouches or cartons with Arabic and English labelling. Share your artwork and pack sizes and we will quote.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Yes. We send sealed samples so you can check size, colour, litre weight and aroma before placing an order.
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