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FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Nutmeg, mace and cardamom production in Trinidad and Tobago

In 2024 Trinidad and Tobago produced 321 t of nutmeg, mace and cardamom, the 11th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.1%. The record was 334 t in 2015. Area harvested: 598 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Today’s pricesMarket prices in Trinidad and Tobago
Production, 2024
321 t
World rank
11 of 21
10-year change
−2.1%
Record
334 t
2015

Nutmeg, mace and cardamom in Trinidad and Tobago, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

0100200300400197019801990200020102020

By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
20243210.0%5980.54
20233210.0%5960.54
20223210.0%5940.54
20213210.0%5950.54
20203210.0%5790.55
20193210.0%5870.55
2018321−0.3%5690.56
2017322−0.9%5880.55
2016325−2.7%6030.54
2015334+1.8%5980.56
2014328+4.5%6010.55
2013314+6.4%5630.56
2012295+1.7%5150.57
2011290+27%5100.57
2010228+14%5000.46
2009200+7.5%4800.42
2008186+0.5%4370.43
2007185+5.7%4370.42
2006175+6.1%4230.41
2005165+6.5%4080.40
2004155+3.3%4000.39
2003150+3.4%3950.38
2002145+3.6%3900.37
2001140+3.7%3800.37
2000135+7.1%3750.36
1999126+13%3560.35
1998112+8.7%3180.35
1997103+9.6%2910.35
199694+11%2710.35
199585+10%2510.34
199477+13%2290.34
199368+15%2060.33
199259+18%1830.32
199150−52%1580.32
1990105−19%4040.26
19891300.0%3700.35
19881300.0%3700.35
1987130+1.6%3700.35
1986128+2.4%3700.35
1985125+0.8%3700.34
1984124+1.6%——
1983122+1.7%——
1982120+4.3%——
1981115+4.5%——
1980110+1.9%——
1979108+2.9%——
1978105+2.9%——
1977102+2.0%——
1976100+1.0%——
197599+1.0%——
197498+1.0%——
197397+2.1%——
1972950.0%——
197195+5.6%——
1970900.0%——
1969900.0%——
196890+5.9%——
1967850.0%——
1966850.0%——
196585+6.3%——
1964800.0%——
196380+6.7%——
1962750.0%——
196175———

Other large producers

All countries producing nutmeg, mace and cardamom

Other products of Trinidad and Tobago

Agricultural production in Trinidad and Tobago

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.