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The details of production, export, import and Auction Price of Cardamom is given below:
| Production, Export, Import & Auction Price of Cardamom | ||||||
| YEAR | Production | Export | Import | Auction Price | ||
| Qty(Tons) | Qty (Tons) | Value (lks) | Qty (Tons) | Value (lks) | (Rs./Kg) | |
| 2010-11 | 10,380 | 1,175 | 13,216.25 | 75 | 656.53 | 968.22 |
| 2011-12 | 15,000 | 4,650 | 36,322.28 | 51 | 361.71 | 645.62 |
| 2012-13 | 14,000 | 2,250 | 18,505.92 | 495 | 1612.44 | 699.45 |
| 2013-14 (Apr-May) | - | 330 | 2,664.90 | 150 | 540.00 | - |
The domestic price of cardamom (Small) witnessed a steady increase for the last few years. The average domestic price has increased from Rs.503.48/kg in 2007-08 to Rs.968.22/kg in 2010-11. Due to the higher production of 15,000 tons in 2011-12, the domestic price declined to Rs.645.61/- during the year. The price again showed an increase during the current crop season (Aug 2012-July, 2013). During the current season the average auction price has reached Rs.693.27 per kg. During last three months the price of Cardamom has shown a declining trend with price reaching Rs.557.80 per kg. in July, 2013. To stabilize prices, the Spices Board is implementing both short & long term measures for increasing the production & productivity of cardamom.
Though there is no reporting of smuggling, Commissioners of Customs, Ministry of Finance has already been requested to take stringent measures to curb cross-border illegal trade.
The information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Dr. D. Purandeswari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.