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Source Pure Ceylon Spices
Directly from Sri Lanka
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.
Key Spices & Herbs Products
Authentic Sri Lankan spices — bulk and retail-ready, certifications available
Ceylon Cinnamon Alba Grade
From $12.50/kg
MOQ: 50 kg · C5 to Alba grades
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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
Certifications Available
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 25–50 kg bales (hessian/polypropylene). Ground spices: moisture-proof multi-layer bags or tins. Retail packaging: custom label, vacuum-sealed available. Shelf life: 24–36 months when stored correctly (cool, dry, dark).
Featured Spice Exporters
EDB-registered Sri Lankan spice exporters ready for direct bulk trade
Lanka Spice Co.
Pure Spices & Herbs · Est. 2001 · Galle
All cinnamon grades · Black pepper · Custom blends · 50 kg MOQ · Exports to US, EU, AU
View Profile →Ceylon Spice Garden
Premium Ceylon Cinnamon · Est. 2008 · Matara
Alba & C5 specialist · Cinnamon bark oil · Private label available · EU/US compliant
View Profile →Aromatic Peaks Ltd.
Multi-Spice Exporter · Est. 1995 · Colombo
Cinnamon, pepper, cloves, nutmeg · Halal available · 100 kg MOQ · Middle East & Asia focus
View Profile →Ceylon Spice Buyer Guides
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