Ground cinnamon imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported ground cinnamon worth $2.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 404 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 432 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 554 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 474 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 553 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 548 t |
Where South Africa imports ground cinnamon from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (33%), India (26%), Philippines (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $904K | 33% |
| India | $703K | 26% |
| Philippines | $279K | 10% |
| Singapore | $266K | 9.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $180K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $124K | 4.6% |
| China | $61K | 2.2% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 44% below the world average of $4.69, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa ground cinnamon imports (HS 0906.20): 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 0906.20: Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground cinnamon imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ground cinnamon worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground cinnamon to South Africa?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($904 thousand), followed by India (26%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 879% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground cinnamon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $4.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ground cinnamon to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground cinnamon?
The HS code for ground cinnamon is subheading 0906.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
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