How much cinnamon does Sri Lanka produce and export?
Sri Lanka is the 4th largest producer of cinnamon: 20,587 tonnes in 2024, 8.4% of the world's 244,815 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $199.5 million in 2024, 24% of world exports of cinnamon (HS 0906) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Mexico, which takes 41% of its cinnamon exports by value.
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Sri Lanka's cinnamon production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20,587 tonnes | 8.4% | +2.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17% | 12% | 8.3% | 11% | 8.4% |
Sri Lanka's cinnamon exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $199.5 million | 24% | 19,457 t | $10,254 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0906 (Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers).
Where Sri Lanka's cinnamon goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Sri Lanka's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $81M | 41% |
| United States | $28M | 14% |
| Peru | $22M | 11% |
| Colombia | $9M | 4.3% |
| Ecuador | $8M | 3.8% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Sri Lanka cinnamon: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/LKA/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.