Ceylon cinnamon sticks imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceylon cinnamon sticks by Saudi Arabia reached $11.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $571K | 100 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $205K | 61 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports ceylon cinnamon sticks from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 75% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 19% |
| Sri Lanka | $528K | 4.5% |
| United States | $146K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia ceylon cinnamon sticks imports (HS 0906.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0906.11: Spices: cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ceylon cinnamon sticks imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported ceylon cinnamon sticks worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 193 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceylon cinnamon sticks to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and Sri Lanka (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceylon cinnamon sticks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceylon cinnamon sticks to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205 thousand in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceylon cinnamon sticks?
The HS code for ceylon cinnamon sticks is subheading 0906.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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