- Published by
- SDC / CEAPRED
The report examines the large cardamom sector in Province 1 for Sahaj (NAMDP) Phase II. It maps production, trade and processing, noting that Nepal is the world’s largest producer and exporter but relies heavily on India as its main market.
It highlights constraints such as limited processing, weak research, low domestic consumption, market concentration and policy gaps.
It identifies opportunities to strengthen support services, improve quality, diversify export markets and encourage investment.
The report suggests potential entry points for Sahaj to promote systemic change across the value chain.