Guatemala Cardamom Harvest 2025–202

Signs of Recovery Amid Challenging Conditions.

The latest figures from Guatemala’s National Association of Cardamom Producers and Exporters show a modest recovery in production for the 2025–2026 season. Total output is estimated at 16,549 metric tons, reflecting a 17% increasecompared to the previous harvest.

While the overall crop has improved, the share affected by thrips continues to weigh on yields, though damage has eased slightly — down 1.9% from last year. Despite this progress, Guatemala’s production still falls short of its long-term average, which typically exceeds 30,000 metric tons.

Market prices remain elevated, supported by limited availability and strong global demand. Farmers continue to face difficult growing conditions. With many plantations now replanted, the outlook for the coming years is more optimistic as the sector gradually moves toward stabilization.

Source: ASOCIACIÓN DE AGRICULTORES DE CARDAMOMO Y SEMILLAS  DE GUATEMALA