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Ceylon cinnamon, the world’s finest variety, plus black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and turmeric. Sri Lanka’s spices are prized globally for purity, potency, and traceable origin. Connect with certified exporters today.

$300M+ spice exports/year 100+ import countries MOQ from 500 kg Verified Suppliers
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Authentic Sri Lankan spices, bulk and retail-ready, certifications available

Prices in USD, FOB Colombo or CIF. MOQ, certificates and shipping documents on request.

Why Ceylon Spices Command a Global Premium

Sri Lanka is the world’s only producer of true Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), which is chemically distinct from the cheaper cassia variety (Cinnamomum cassia) sold as “cinnamon” in most markets. Ceylon cinnamon has a delicate, complex flavor, low coumarin levels (safe for EU food regulations), and is traceable to specific growing districts in Sri Lanka.

Beyond cinnamon, Sri Lanka exports black pepper, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, mace, vanilla, and a range of ground spice blends. Sri Lankan spices benefit from ideal tropical growing conditions, skilled hand-processing traditions, and a rigorous certification ecosystem supported by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board.

Available Cinnamon Grades

  • Alba: Finest grade, tightly wound quills, smooth bark, light color. Premium pricing
  • C5 / C4: High-quality quills, most exported grade for specialty retail
  • M5 / M4: Medium grades, for blending and food manufacturing
  • Quillings (H1/H2): Small pieces/chips, baking, extraction, industrial
  • Ground Cinnamon: Standardized mesh sizes, retail and food service
  • Cinnamon Bark Oil / Leaf Oil: Steam-distilled, for flavoring and pharma

Why Choose Sri Lankan Spices?

  • Authenticity protected, Certificate of Origin from Sri Lanka Spice Council
  • EU compliant low-coumarin Ceylon cinnamon (unlike cassia)
  • Organic certification readily available from multiple suppliers
  • Strong supply chain from estate to export, minimal adulteration risk

Industry at a Glance

Annual Export Value$300M+
Cinnamon Export Volume15,000+ MT/year
Pepper Export Volume3,000+ MT/year
Export Destinations100+ Countries
Top Cinnamon MarketsMexico, US, EU
MOQ (Cinnamon Quills)From 500 kg

Certifications Available

Organic (USDA / EU)✓ Available
ISO 22000 / HACCP✓ Available
Rainforest Alliance✓ Available
Halal Certified✓ Available
Fair Trade✓ Available
Ceylon cinnamon being hand-peeled by craftsmen
Pure Ceylon cinnamon is peeled by hand. A craft taught through generations. Photo: Alfredo Marco Pradil via Pexels

Importing Sri Lankan Spices: What Buyers Need to Know

Key regulatory, documentation, and quality requirements for spice importers

Required Documents

Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin (Sri Lanka Spice Council), Health Certificate, Commercial Invoice, Packing List. EU buyers importing Ceylon cinnamon should request a coumarin test report confirming <0.1mg/kg levels.

EU & US Requirements

EU Regulation EC 1334/2008 limits coumarin in cassia cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is naturally low. USDA requires facility registration for food imports. FDA has strict MRL (maximum residue levels) for pesticides. Request test reports from your supplier upfront.

Packaging Standards

Cinnamon quills: exported in 25 to 50 kg bales (hessian/polypropylene). Ground spices: moisture-proof multi-layer bags or tins. Retail packaging: custom label, vacuum-sealed available. Shelf life: 24 to 36 months when stored correctly (cool, dry, dark).

Workers sorting whole spices at a Sri Lankan packhouse
Spices are graded and sorted before bulk packing for export. Photo: Thilina Alagiyawanna via Pexels

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Ceylon Spice Buyer Guides

Ceylon Cinnamon vs Cassia: What Buyers Need to Know

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Sri Lanka Export Documents Checklist

Complete export documentation guide: phytosanitary certificates, health certs, certificates of origin

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