Standards for exporting cinnamon to foreign markets

Vietnam is the country with the third largest annual cinnamon output in the world for many consecutive years. Vietnamese cinnamon products have been present in many countries around the world such as China, India, Japan, Korea, America, the Middle East and many European countries. According to statistics, annual revenue reaches 400 million USD. So what cinnamon products are exported to foreign markets? Let’s find out more details with Vietlinh in the article below.

Great benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon is used extensively in seasoning everyday dishes. But it can not only be used as a spice for food, it is also a very good oriental medicine for health. When consuming cinnamon, it will help keep the body warm and treat some diseases when combined with other medicinal ingredients. Some diseases that can be partially cured can be mentioned as follows: 

• Difficulty in urinating
• Cold limbs
• Knee pain, cold back
• Dispels cold, nourishes yang, clears blood vessels
• Treats baldness and hair loss
• Pain relief

Cinnamon also has comprehensive uses and applications and that is also the reason why cinnamon products are exported with enormous quantities worldwide. So what types of cinnamon are conventionally used for exporting purposes? Let’s find out in the next part of the article

Cinnamon product lines are allowed for export

After being harvested, cinnamon will be classified into many different types. To bring those products to foreign markets, they need to meet different standards. Below are the 10 most popular cinnamon lines that are exported the most today:

Round Cut Cinnamon for export

Regulations on round-cut cinnamon for export are as follows:

• Humidity: max 13.5-14%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Oil content 3-4%
• Natural color
• Thickness from 1mm – 3mm
• Packed in 10-15kg boxes, or as required
• Packed in containers of 6.5 tons/20FT, 15 tons/40HQ
• The export price of Round Cut cinnamon ranges from 70~75 – without packaging

Cinnamon cut into squares for export

For exported square-cut cinnamon, it must meet the following standards

• Humidity:max 13.5- 14%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Size: 2x2cm or more
• Thickness: minimum 2.2mm
• Packed in 10-15kg boxes, or as required
• Packed in containers of 6 tons/20FT, 13 tons/40HQ
• The export price of Cinnamon Cut Square ranges from 70~75,000 /kg

Cinnamon cigarettes for export

• Humidity: max 13.5%-14%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Length:8-20 cm
• Natural color, smooth surface, no mold
• Packing 10-15kg or as required
• Packed in containers of 6 tons/20FT, 13 tons/40HQ

Cinnamon pipe cut and rolled for export

• Humidity: max13.5-14%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Thickness 2-2.5 cm or more
• Length: 30cm-45cm
• Natural color without mold
• Pack :; carton boxes of 10kg, 15kg
• Closed container: 6 tons/20FT, 15 tons/40HQ

Cinnamon Flute Bucket for export

• Humidity: max 13.5- 14%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Length 30-45 cm
• Natural color, smooth surface, no mold
• Packing: 10-15 kg, or upon request
• Close containers of 5.5 tons/20FT, 12.5 tons/40HQ

Cinnamon Pipe for export

• Humidity:max 13.5-14%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Length: 30-45cm
• Thickness: from 2.2mm or more
• Bright yellow color, dry and clean without mold, characteristic spicy smell
• Packing: 10-15kg, or upon request
• Packed in containers of 6.5 tons/20FT, 15 tons/40HQ

Cinnamon tube (unpeeled) for export

• Humidity:max 13.5 %
• Impurities:max 1%
• Length 35cm -45cm
• Color: natural brown, no mold
• Thickness: 1-3 mm
• Pack:; 10-20kg carton
• Packed in containers of 5.5 tons/20 FT, 12.5 tons/40 HQ

Cinnamon sticks chopped for export

• Humidity:max 13.5%
• Impurities: max 1%
• Length: 25cm-40cm
• Width: 1-2.5cm
• Thickness: 0.8mm-2mm
• Natural color, no mold
• Packed in 10kg carton
• Packed in containers of 6.5 tons/20FT, 15 tons/40HQ

Broken cinnamon for export

• Humidity:max 13.5%
• Impurities: max 2%
• Color: red-yellow, no mold, characteristic aroma
• Packaging: in carton
• Closed container: 8 tons/20FT, 18 tons/40HQ

Cinnamon powder for export

• Cinnamon tree bark (cinnamon bark)
• 100% pure without impurities
• Natural reddish brown color, fragrant, spicy, sweet
• Humidity max 13.5 – 14%
• Oil content 3-4%
• Pack PP, PE bags, according to request
• Packed in containers of 15 tons/20FT, 25 tons/40HQ

These are the common standards when exporting cinnamon products to foreign markets. However, those standards may change according to the requirements of each country and territory. In general, cinnamon products should meet certain criteria such as: taste, smell, moisture, ash content, essential oil content, pests, impurities, packaging, container… In particular, export enterprises will discuss with customers to identify particular needs and recommend appropriate services that can adapt with these requirements from clients.

Viet Linh is a reputable cinnamon exporter to foreign markets

To export cinnamon to foreign markets requires businesses to prepare numerous customs documents. If a business does not have export experience, it will be challenging to complete the procedures on time to bring products to foreign markets. That explains why businesses need to cooperate with third-party businesses like Vietlinh to receive support with export-related procedures, or find reputable sources of customers from other countries. The benefits of collaborating with Vietlinh may comprise:

• Viet Linh has many years of experience working in the field of import and export customs procedures. Viet Linh has a clear understanding of the processes and documents to complete export procedures to the international market.
• Viet Linh cooperates with many domestic gardeners, and will certainly bring standard products to customers.
• Our experienced consulting team will answer all customers’ questions. Will provide the best advice and solutions for sellers and buyers.

Summary

Through this article, your companies have clearly understood the export standards of some cinnamon lines in Vietnam. If your businesses need to find partners or support with procedures for exporting cinnamon products to foreign markets, please contact Vietlinh immediately for the best assistance.

Contact Info:

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• Business registration address: Lot S5-18 Tan Trieu, Thanh Tri District, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Phone: 0345.128.188
• Email: sales@vietlinhagrimex.vn