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This research aims to analyze the value chain of large cardamom in Bhutan and its implications for farmers' income and livelihoods.

May 24, 2026Forest and SocietyOpen Access

An Integrated Value Chain Analysis of Large Cardmom (Amomum Subulatum Roxb): A Case of Bhutan

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Randomized trial explores the value chain of large cardamom in Bhutan, indicating implications for farmer income security.

This research aims to analyze the value chain of large cardamom in Bhutan and its implications for farmers' income and livelihoods.
Field survey of 260 households engaged in cardamom farming
Semi-structured questionnaire to gather data on farming practices and income levels
Cost-benefit analysis of profits earned by farmers versus traders
Farmers earn an average selling price of INR 1,209.82 per kilogram, while local traders earn INR 1,742 and regional traders INR 1,900 per kilogram.
Women predominantly participate in upstream roles, with minimal involvement in downstream activities.
Challenges include price instability and insufficient training, impacting farmers' potential income.

Chetri et al. (2026) studied this question.

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