Allspice Wholesale

What is Allspice?

Allspice is derived from the dried unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, a tropical evergreen native to the Caribbean and Central America. Known for combining the flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, allspice is a unique entry in the herbs and spices market. It complements other warm spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, especially in baked goods and spice blends.

In addition to its culinary relevance, allspice essential oil is widely used in natural wellness products and aromatherapy for its soothing, spicy aroma and warming properties.

Allspice is sometimes referred to as:

• Jamaica pepper
• Pimento (not to be confused with the pepper variety)
• Myrtle pepper

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Types, Varieties & Forms of Allspice

Allspice is available in several processed formats to meet various industrial applications:

• Whole Allspice Berries – Retain essential oils and full flavor; ideal for grinding fresh or for use in pickling and spice infusions.
• Ground Allspice – Convenient for spice blends, baked goods, marinades, and meat rubs.
• Allspice Essential Oil – Extracted from the berries and leaves via steam distillation; used in fragrances, aromatherapy, massage oils, and soaps.

Buyers can select from conventional and organic-certified allspice formats depending on their sourcing requirements. Products are typically available in 20–25 kg sacks, small-format private label packaging, or drums for essential oil.

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Harvest Season of Allspice

Allspice is harvested from late summer through early fall. Berries are hand-picked while still green and unripe, which preserves their aromatic oil content. Once harvested, they are sun-dried until they darken to a deep reddish-brown and harden, ready for export in either whole or ground form.

Proper drying and post-harvest handling are crucial for retaining flavor, shelf life, and essential oil yield.

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Producing Countries

Jamaica is recognized globally for producing the highest-quality allspice, particularly due to its ideal soil conditions and heritage cultivation practices. Other major producers include:

• Jamaica – Home to the original wild allspice trees and known for its premium-grade product. Jamaican allspice commands a premium price due to its superior oil content and flavor.
• Mexico – Now the world’s largest exporter by volume, supplying bulk quantities for industrial use.
• Guatemala – Offers consistent export-quality allspice for culinary applications.
• Honduras – Notable for its role in essential oil production.

In 2023, Jamaica exported between US$1.4 and $2.1 million worth of allspice annually, representing up to 7% of its agricultural exports.

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Trends & History

Allspice has a long cultural legacy in Mesoamerican and Caribbean cooking. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and quickly became prized as both a culinary ingredient and preservative.

Today, allspice is benefiting from several trends such as an increased demand for clean-label and minimally processed ingredients and growing interest in traditional Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Furthermore it is increasingly used in organic herbal teas, essential oils, and wellness blends.

Allspice also pairs well with other warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, making it a flexible ingredient in seasonal formulations and global spice mixes.

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Allspice Manufacturers

For businesses looking to source premium allspice, Nutrada offers direct access to a vetted network of global allspice manufacturers. Products are available in various formats for food manufacturing, tea and herbal infusions, and fragrance and essential oil production. The shelf life usually ranges between 18–24 months when stored in cool, dry conditions.

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Bulk Allspice

Buying allspice in bulk enables cost efficiency and consistency in large-scale production. Bulk sourcing through Nutrada ensures access to organic and conventional quality grades as well as batch-specific COAs and origin traceability. Bulk allspice is ideal for companies in the baking, seasoning, beverage, herbal, and natural cosmetics industries.

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Private Label Allspice

Looking to launch a spice line or expand your brand portfolio? Nutrada connects you with allspice suppliers offering private label packaging solutions in pouches, tins, and jars. Custom labeling and co-branding options are also available. Common packaging sizes are 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1kg.

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Organic Allspice

Organic allspice is in high demand among health-conscious consumers and premium food brands. Nutrada links you with organic-certified suppliers who offer USDA and EU Organic certification. Some suppliers also have ethically harvested berries with full traceability, and low microbial count and pesticide-free analysis. This is ideal for clean-label food production, herbal infusions, and natural body care products.

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Find Allspice Suppliers on Nutrada

Nutrada makes it easy to source high-quality allspice in the format you need, whole, ground, or essential oil. Explore a curated database of suppliers from Jamaica, Mexico, Guatemala, and beyond, each verified for quality, traceability, and international compliance.

Sign up today to connect with trusted allspice suppliers and simplify your sourcing process.

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