At that time, it was mistakenly believed to originate from China, although this likely referred to the related species, cassia.
In many ancient cultures, cinnamon was so precious that it was used as a gift for kings and even as a religious offering.
For centuries, spice merchants kept the true origin of cinnamon a closely guarded secret. In doing so, they protected their trade monopolies and maintained their special position in the international spice trade.
However, China is now truly the top exporter for HS Code 0906: cinnamon and cinnamon blossoms.
Although Vietnam was still in first place in 2025 with a market share of 27.25%, the country has lost 15.75% of its market share and ranks only fourth in 2026.
Sri Lanka, which ranked second among the top exporters in 2025, has also lost 9.75% of its market share and is now in third place in 2026.
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The Largest Exporting Countries for Cinnamon Besides China
Why is market transparency so crucial for cinnamon producers?
In the international spice trade, a distinction is primarily made between different types of cinnamon.
The mild Ceylon cinnamon from Sri Lanka is particularly well known. In addition, the spicier Cassia cinnamon from China plays an important role.
That is why the following questions are important for exporters:
- Which countries are currently buying how much cinnamon?
- What are importers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia paying?
- Which new markets are worth entering?
Without answers to these questions, much potential remains untapped.
The top 5 cinnamon exporting countries by market share in 2026 are:
- China (24.02%)
- Indonesia (23.08%)
- Sri Lanka (14.17%)
- Vietnam (11.50%)
- Netherlands (5.19%)
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The World’s Leading Importers of Cinnamon
TABRAMS.wiki is also a strategic tool for distributors, wholesalers, intermediaries, and processors. With a single click, you can see who is buying cinnamon worldwide, from whom, in what quantities, and at what price.
Transparency is the first step toward any successful business relationship.
- Find profitable customers worldwide.
- Check import volumes and trade routes.
- Compare prices and purchase volumes worldwide.
- Build stable supply chains with validated partners.
The top 5 honey-importing countries by market share in 2026 are:
- USA (21.25%)
- India (14.69%)
- Mexico (12.37%)
- Germany (3.45%)
- Netherlands (2.95%)
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How does ABRAMS world trade wiki support cinnamon producers?
ABRAMS.wiki gives exporters direct access to:
- Global import data, broken down by country, company, and volume.
- Price information and trade volumes over time.
- Competitive analyses to help them position themselves strategically.
- Identifying and analyzing specific importers who already trade in cinnamon.
This enables producers to find new customers, negotiate better prices, and grow internationally—all based on data rather than guesswork.
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