Cinnamon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cinnamon by Turkey reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.7 million.
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 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Turkey imports cinnamon from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $797K | 16% |
| China | $765K | 15% |
| Sri Lanka | $220K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $10K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $9K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0906
| 0906.11 | Spices: cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground | 76% |
| 0906.19 | Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, other than cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground | 15% |
| 0906.20 | Spices: cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 52% below the world average of $4.10, 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.
Cinnamon exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.8 million of cinnamon in 2024 (460 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (48%), Australia (8%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 48% |
| Australia | $227K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 7.6% |
| Tunisia | $203K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $91K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $85K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $68K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $41K | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $34K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers.
Common questions
What is the value of cinnamon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cinnamon worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cinnamon to Turkey?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Indonesia (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of cinnamon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $4.10 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cinnamon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2020 at $6.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cinnamon?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cinnamon?
The HS code for cinnamon is heading 0906. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0906.11 (76% of the value) and 0906.19 (15%). 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?
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