Ceylon cinnamon sticks imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported ceylon cinnamon sticks worth $57.5 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 193 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $76.8 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 | $57.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $76.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $68.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $55.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.3M | 7.5K t |
Where the United States imports ceylon cinnamon sticks from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (43%), Vietnam (26%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.97 per kg, close to the world average of $5.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceylon cinnamon sticks exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.1 million of ceylon cinnamon sticks in 2024 (212 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 123 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Costa Rica (26%), Colombia (13%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $561K | 26% |
| Colombia | $286K | 13% |
| Canada | $176K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $146K | 6.8% |
| India | $139K | 6.5% |
| Guatemala | $117K | 5.5% |
| El Salvador | $85K | 4% |
| Lebanon | $74K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $74K | 3.4% |
| Honduras | $61K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 the United States?
The United States imported ceylon cinnamon sticks worth $57.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 193 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceylon cinnamon sticks to the United States?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Vietnam (26%) and Indonesia (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceylon cinnamon sticks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.97 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.99 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 ceylon cinnamon sticks to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.3 million in 2017 to $57.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $76.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export ceylon cinnamon sticks?
Yes. The United States exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Costa Rica, Colombia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $55.4 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?
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