In 2023, Indonesia led global cinnamon production at 91.84 thousand metric tons, closely followed by China with 89.99 thousand metric tons. Vietnam produced 47.54 thousand metric tons, with Sri Lanka at 27.74 thousand metric tons. Madagascar, East Timor, Grenada, Sao Tome and Principe, and Dominica produced significantly less, ranging from 3.96 to 0.057 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year production growth was highest in Vietnam at 3.88%, while Indonesia and Dominica saw modest increases of 0.38% and 0.35%, respectively. China's production grew by 2.22%, with Sri Lanka and Madagascar also seeing increases above 2.5%.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in consumer preferences, influencing production volumes and the expansion of cultivation areas in leading and emerging countries. Additionally, climate change impacts, technological advancements in cultivation, and changes in trade policies could significantly affect global cinnamon production. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for stakeholders in the cinnamon industry.
Top countries in Cinnamon Production by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 91,840 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 89,990 | 2023 | +2% | +2.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Vietnam | 47,540 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sri Lanka | 27,740 | 2023 | +2.52% | +2.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Madagascar | 3,960 | 2023 | +2.59% | +2.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 East Timor | 123 | 2023 | +0.82% | +1.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Grenada | 85 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sao Tome and Principe | 58 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Dominica | 57 | 2023 | 0% | +0.35% | View data |