STATS
Here are some important statistics related to spices trade of Madagascar
Cloves exports from Madagascar from 2019 to 2023
Madagascar produces about 15,000 MT to 20,000 MT cloves every year and majority of it is exported to countries. The export destination is mainly in South Asia and SEA. Madagascar cloves are considered better for their quality and aroma for domestic use.
Black pepper exports from Madagascar from 2019 to 2023
Madagascar exports around 4 KMT black pepper valuing around 9 million USD. Madagascar exports mainly to UAE, EU and other major markets. Madagascar’s black pepper is considered to be one of best black pepper because of its good piperine content and organic quality.
Cinnamon exports from Madagascar from 2019 to 2023
Madagascar exports around 2 KMT cinnamon valuing around 4 million USD. Madagascar mainly exports its cinnamon to the European countries. After Sri Lanka, Madagascar is the only source to find true cinnamon or ceylon cinnamon which is superior than the cassia cinnamon. Importers find true cinnamon relatively at low cost in Madagascar as compared to Sri Lanka where it is marked premium due to prime origin and GI tagging.