Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to Spain
What it takes to source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka and bring it into Spain: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.

Fresh Ceylon Cinnamon crop typically lands May–November (peeled year-round), see the harvest calendar.
Why source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the home of قرفة حقيقية (Cinnamomum verum), sweeter, lower in coumarin and far more prized than the cassia sold as “cinnamon” elsewhere. Over 80% of the world’s true cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, graded by quill quality (Alba, C5 Special, C5) with full traceability to the estate.
Forms & grades: Quills (Alba / C5 Special / C5), quillings, and ground powder. Browse current listings on our Ceylon Cinnamon category page.
Duty & tariff treatment for Spain
As an EU member state, Spain applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka, when origin is proven. Check the current EU rate for your CN code in TARIC.
GSP+ benefit requires a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.
Import requirements for Spain
Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Cinnamon into Spain include:
- EU food-safety compliance: pesticide residue (MRL) and contaminant limits, and EU labelling (Spanish); check whether your product from Sri Lanka is under any increased-control listing before shipping.
- A شهادة صحية نباتية from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS) where required, with pre-notification via TRACES for products under official control.
- For organic goods: an EU organic certificate of inspection (COI) in TRACES.
Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our قائمة التحقق من مستندات التصدير for the full set.
Certificates this market asks for
Lists of Sri Lankan suppliers holding each one, taken from the scheme’s own public register. A certificate covers named products, so our Trade Desk confirms it covers your order.
- EU organic certified suppliersthe EU organic rule plus a TRACES certificate per shipment
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- موردو BRCGS و ISO 22000 و HACCPfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- Fairtrade certified suppliersFLOCERT
- All certificationsevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 3–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Valencia, Algeciras or Barcelona via Suez (approximate; longer if routed around the Cape). Most Ceylon Cinnamon moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF Spain. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the حاسبة التكلفة الشاملة للشحن &.
Indicative pricing
Ceylon Cinnamon is indicatively $18–38 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our أسعار السلع في سيلان page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.
Get quotes to import Ceylon Cinnamon into Spain
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Ceylon Cinnamon exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.
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الأسئلة الشائعة
Is Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka duty-free into Spain?
As an EU member state, Spain applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka, when origin is proven. Check the current EU rate for your CN code in TARIC. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our حاسبة التكلفة الإجمالية.
What does Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka cost?
إرشادياً $18–38 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our أسعار السلع في سيلان page, then request a firm quote.
How long does shipping from Colombo take?
Roughly 3–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Valencia, Algeciras or Barcelona via Suez (approximate; longer if routed around the Cape).
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