A rising number of customers and sellers are now interested in split cinnamon. This trend is explained by its health benefits and low price.
Introducing stick cinnamon
Split cinnamon is a product made from the inner bark of cinnamon trees. Workers will wash and dry the barks before cutting them into smaller parts. Split cinnamon is usually packed in carton boxes.
Stick cinnamon recipe
Product standards of split cinnamon
Below are the standard quality indicators of split cinnamon:
- Moisture: the standard moisture is 12%, but in reality, it is usually from 13 to 13,5%
- Length: from 20 centimeters to 45 centimeters
- Essential oil content: from 0.5% to roughly 4%
- Skin: not scraped off
- Packaging: in carton boxes to avoid breaking
As it has a much lower essential oil percentage, split cinnamon is sold at a cheaper price than tube, stick, or cigarette cinnamon – each ton is from $2,800 to $3,500
Biggest split cinnamon exporters and importers
Data from the OEC shows that in 2019, the four biggest exporters of cinnamon were Vietnam, China, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. They exported more than 86% of the world’s total value. The key product of the first three countries is Cassia cinnamon, while Sri Lanka is known as the biggest provider of Ceylon cinnamon.
In terms of imports, the USA, Mexico, and India, together with various South American countries, were the major clients of split cinnamon.
Split cinnamon and its values
Adding split cinnamon to foods and drinks helps improve their flavor and offers a nice cinnamon taste. People can put split cinnamon into their hot drinks, sweet foods (cake, pie, cinnamon rolls, and muffins) or savory dishes (soups, stews, meats, curries, and even rice).
Consumers love split cinnamon for its beneficial influences on our physical and mental wellness as well.
- Improving gut health and reducing digestive issues
- Keeping our breath fresh and protecting oral health
- Preventing insects and keeping indoor spaces clean
- Treating headache, common colds, flu, and sore throat.
Top 3 biggest split cinnamon exporters
Businesses and traders who are interested in reselling split cinnamon should consider the following distributors, who have prestigious reputation in the field
K-Agriculture – Vietnam
K-Agriculture is a trusted choice of many international importers. It provides the best supplies of split cinnamon at a reasonable price. It has worked with companies from the EU, the USA, Africa, and Asia.
K-Agriculture
Lak Cinnamon – Sri Lanka
Lak Cinnamon was founded in 1991 and has been an excellent provider of split cinnamon in the country. The company claims it controls strictly the entire manufacturing process to ensure its Ceylon products are absolutely safe.
Kanta Enterprises – India
Kanta is a well-known distributor of various cinnamon products in India. Its split cinnamon is GMP-certified and tested intensively before being delivered.
