How much cinnamon does China produce and export?
China is the largest producer of cinnamon: 94,216 tonnes in 2024, 38% of the world's 244,815 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $128.4 million in 2024, 15% of world exports of cinnamon (HS 0906) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Bangladesh, which takes 13% of its cinnamon exports by value.
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China's cinnamon production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94,216 tonnes | 38% | +2.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31% | 36% | 33% | 44% | 38% |
China's cinnamon exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $128.4 million | 15% | 56,150 t | $2,288 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0906 (Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers).
Where China's cinnamon goes
| Destination | Value | Share of China's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $17M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12M | 9.4% |
| Pakistan | $12M | 9.2% |
| Iran | $10M | 7.5% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "China cinnamon: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/CHN/cinnamon/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.