diff --git a/distribution/docker/build.gradle b/distribution/docker/build.gradle
index 3f07630ca0920..62cba7a6fc060 100644
--- a/distribution/docker/build.gradle
+++ b/distribution/docker/build.gradle
@@ -553,6 +553,7 @@ subprojects { Project subProject ->
       inputs.file("${parent.projectDir}/build/markers/${buildTaskName}.marker")
       executable = 'docker'
       outputs.file(tarFile)
+      outputs.doNotCacheIf("Build cache is disabled for export tasks") { true }
       args "save",
         "-o",
         tarFile,