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Ceylon Commodity Prices

Prices by grade for Ceylon tea, cinnamon, spices, coconut, essential oils, coir, activated carbon and rubber, from our trade desk in Colombo. Ready to buy? We send a firm quote within 1 business day.

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46 grades USD, FOB Colombo Market bands reviewed weekly, last change 12 out 2026
Tea
from $3.50 / kg
8 grades, FOB Colombo
Cinnamon
from $12.50 / kg
7 grades, FOB Colombo
Spices
from $3.50 / kg
10 grades, FOB Colombo
Coconut
from $2.75 / kg
9 grades, FOB Colombo

Reference ranges by grade, not firm quotes. Each grade links to its product page with the price by order size. Your firm price depends on grade, quantity, packing and the week’s market, and comes on a written quote within 1 business day.

Ceylon tea8 grades

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Market bandCeylon Black Tea $3.50–$6.50/kg
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Ceylon Black Tea: Estimate for bulk grades; low/medium-grown leaf can sit below this band and premium high-grown / single-estate teas well above it. Confirm against the current Colombo auction average. Source: Colombo Tea Auction reference - indicative, grade-dependent

  1. Black tea, leaf grades (OP, OPA, Pekoe, FBOP)$4.25–$7.25/kg
  2. Black tea, broken grades (BOP, BOPF, PF)$4.25–$6.25/kg
  3. Black tea, CTC (BP1, PF1, PD, Dust)$5.50–$6.50/kg
  4. Black tea, bulk lots to container$3.50–$5.50/kg
  5. Green tea (Gunpowder, Young Hyson)$6.25–$8.50/kg
  6. Matcha, stone-ground$78.50–$91.00/kg
  7. Silver Tips white tea$115–$130/kg
  8. Golden Tips$120–$140/kg

Ceylon cinnamon7 grades

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Market bandCeylon Cinnamon $18.00–$38.00/kg
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Ceylon Cinnamon: Fine Alba and C5 grades sit at the top of the range; coarser H grades and powder sit lower. Source: Selina Wamucii / trade reports

  1. Alba quills (6 mm or less)$28.00–$36.00/kg
  2. C5 quills$20.50–$26.00/kg
  3. M5 and H2 cut sticks$20.50–$26.00/kg
  4. H1 (Hamburg) cut sticks$18.00–$24.50/kg
  5. Ground, bulk powder$17.00/kg
  6. Chips and featherings$13.50/kg
  7. Quillings (grinding grade)$12.50–$15.00/kg

Spices10 grades

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Market bandBlack Pepper $6.00–$9.00/kgCloves $10.00–$20.00/kgCardamom $50.00–$80.00/kg
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Black Pepper: High-piperine, double-washed lots command a premium. Source: Tridge / export data

Cloves: Source: Tridge transaction data

Cardamom: Corrected 30 Sep 2026: the old USD 7 to 15 band (Selina Wamucii) was about 4x too low for Ceylon green cardamom. Bold 8 mm+ and AGEB grades sit at the top. Source: Supplier quotes: Balapitiya green cardamom 6.5 to 8 mm, LKR 15,700 to 21,000/kg EXW (about USD 47 to 64), 9 Sep 2026; FOB and grade spread added

  1. Vanilla beans, cured$175–$200/kg
  2. Green cardamom, 6 to 8 mm$54.00–$83.50/kg
  3. Mace, whole blades$16.50–$19.00/kg
  4. White pepper, whole$12.00–$15.00/kg
  5. Cloves, whole, hand-picked$12.00–$14.00/kg
  6. Turmeric powder, 3 to 5% curcumin$4.50–$8.00/kg
  7. Black pepper, whole$8.50–$10.50/kg
  8. Nutmeg, whole$6.75–$8.00/kg
  9. Ginger, dried$3.50–$9.75/kg
  10. Cashew kernels (W240, W320, splits)$8.00–$13.50/kg

Coconut products9 grades

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Market bandCoconut Oil $1.75–$2.30/kg▼ SofteningVirgin Coconut Oil $3.00–$7.00/kgDesiccated Coconut $1.80–$3.50/kg
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Coconut Oil: Rebased 2026-07-16 from a stale 2.30-4.50 band. Derived: the CFR Europe benchmark less an indicative Colombo-Europe ocean leg (about 0.11 to 0.21 per kg at our published freight rates), so roughly 1.77 to 1.87 FOB, with headroom to 2.30 for RBD and packaged lots. Indicative - confirm with a supplier. Virgin and certified-organic oil trade well above this: see Virgin Coconut Oil. Source: World Bank Commodity Pink Sheet - coconut oil US$1,979/MT CFR Europe at 2026M06; FOB Colombo sits below the CFR benchmark by the ocean-freight leg

Virgin Coconut Oil: Certified-organic, retail-pack and single-origin lots sit at the top of the range. Source: Selina Wamucii / Intl. Coconut Community

Desiccated Coconut: Source: Tridge / export data

  1. Coconut water powder$9.25–$19.50/kg
  2. Coconut milk powder$8.25–$19.00/kg
  3. MCT oil (C8, C10)$6.50–$11.00/kg
  4. Virgin coconut oil, cold pressed$5.25–$10.50/kg
  5. Creamed coconut blocks$4.00–$6.00/kg
  6. Desiccated coconut, high-fat$4.00–$4.75/kg
  7. Desiccated coconut, low-fat$4.00–$4.75/kg
  8. Coconut sugar$3.50–$4.00/kg
  9. Coconut milk and cream$2.75–$3.00/kg

Essential oils4 grades

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  1. Cinnamon bark oil$190–$390/kg
  2. Cinnamon leaf oil$12.00–$25.00/kg
  3. Citronella oil$16.00–$30.00/kg
  4. Clove leaf and bud oil$20.00–$45.00/kg

Coir and coco peat3 grades

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Market bandCoir & Coco Peat $300–$600/MT
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Coir & Coco Peat: Priced per metric tonne; varies by product (mattress/bristle fibre, low-EC washed coco peat, blocks) and compression. Source: Trade quotes / EDB

  1. Bristle and mattress fibre$630–$730/MT
  2. Coco peat, pith blocks and grow bags$100–$250/MT
  3. Animal bedding and litter$115–$420/MT

Coconut-shell activated carbon4 grades

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Market bandCoconut-Shell Activated Carbon $1.50–$4.00/kg▲ Firm
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Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon: Price tracks iodine number / activity grade and order volume; demand firm (water treatment, gold, EV). Source: Industry / trade quotes

  1. Gold-recovery carbon (CIP, CIL)$5,600–$6,500/MT
  2. Granular activated carbon (GAC)$3,100–$4,600/MT
  3. Powdered activated carbon (PAC)$2,600–$3,800/MT
  4. Shell charcoal, not activated$620–$1,000/MT

Natural rubber1 grade

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Market bandNatural Rubber (RSS3) $2.70–$3.00/kg▲ FirmNatural Rubber (TSR20) $2.25–$2.55/kg
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Natural Rubber (RSS3): Split out 2026-07-16: RSS3 and TSR20 are different grades trading about 27% apart, and the old single 1.85-2.40 RSS3/TSR20 band had drifted to cover only TSR20. SICOM is an Asia benchmark rather than an SL FOB quote, but tracks it closely. Indicative - confirm with a supplier. Source: World Bank Commodity Pink Sheet - RSS3, SICOM (Singapore) nearby contract, US$2.86/kg at 2026M06

Natural Rubber (TSR20): Split out 2026-07-16 from the old combined RSS3/TSR20 band. SICOM is an Asia benchmark rather than an SL FOB quote, but tracks it closely. Indicative - confirm with a supplier. Band moved 2026-10-12 from 2.15-2.40 to 2.25-2.55: the drift check flagged the 2026M09 benchmark (2.41) above the old band. Source: World Bank Commodity Pink Sheet - TSR20, SGX/SICOM nearby futures, US$2.41/kg at 2026M09

  1. Crepe rubber, pale and sole crepe$3.50–$4.50/kg
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What moves Ceylon commodity prices

Tea

Follows the weekly Colombo Tea Auction and the elevation and grade of the leaf. High-grown and single-estate lots sit well above bulk averages.

Cinnamon

True cinnamon, not cassia. Priced by grade (Alba and C5 quills at the top), crop size and the strength of organic and EU demand.

Coconut

Oil and desiccated coconut follow nut supply and global vegetable-oil markets. Certified-organic and retail-pack lots trade higher.

Rubber

RSS and TSR grades move with regional ANRPC supply and tyre demand. Landed cost also depends on freight and duties: try our freight calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ceylon cinnamon cost per kg?

From about $12.50 per kg for quillings and chips up to $36.00 per kg for Alba quills, FOB Colombo. Grade decides most of the price: Alba and C5 quills sit at the top, cut sticks in the middle, quillings and chips at the bottom. True Ceylon cinnamon is priced well above cassia. Get a firm price for your grade and volume.

What is the FOB export price of Ceylon black tea?

Bulk Ceylon black tea runs roughly $3.50 to $7.25 per kg FOB Colombo across orthodox leaf, broken and CTC grades, following the weekly Colombo Tea Auction. Specialty teas such as Silver Tips and Golden Tips trade far higher.

Why are prices shown as ranges, not exact figures?

B2B export prices vary by grade, order quantity, packing, certification and the week’s market. A single number would mislead you, so we show the honest range for each grade and then quote you a firm price for your exact order.

How do I get a firm, current price?

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How often are these prices updated?

Market bands are reviewed weekly against public benchmarks (last change 12 out 2026), including the World Bank Commodity “Pink Sheet” for tea, coconut oil and rubber. Grade prices come from our own product listings and update when those do.

Market band sources: World Bank Commodity "Pink Sheet" · Selina Wamucii market prices · Tridge price intelligence · ANRPC (natural rubber). Grade prices are from our own product listings (September 2026). Reference ranges for guidance; a firm price comes with our written quote.