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.

Price stabilization measures for cardamom linked to production and trade trends; regulatory and enforcement steps announced. To stabilize market prices affected by production and trade fluctuations, the Spices Board is implementing short term and long term measures to increase cardamom production and productivity, while the Ministry of Finance has been requested to direct Commissioners of Customs to adopt stringent measures to prevent cross border illegal trade.