Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers production in Sri Lanka
In 2024 Sri Lanka produced 20,587 t of cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, the 4th largest in the world (8.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 23%. The record was 24,821 t in 2019. Area harvested: 35,088 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 20,587 t
- World rank
- 4 of 9
- 10-year change
- +23%
- Record
- 24,821 t
- 2019
Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 8.4%
- 7.9% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 0.7 (−10%)
- kg per person
- 0.89
- world 0.03
- 10-year change
- +23%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vietnam | 71,307 | 29.1% |
| 3 | Indonesia | 55,204 | 22.5% |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 20,587 | 8.4% |
| 5 | Madagascar | 3,248 | 1.3% |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 125 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,587 | −8.1% | 35,088 | 0.59 |
| 2023 | 22,410 | −5.7% | 35,134 | 0.64 |
| 2022 | 23,764 | +0.1% | 38,007 | 0.63 |
| 2021 | 23,730 | +3.6% | 37,028 | 0.64 |
| 2020 | 22,910 | −7.7% | 35,462 | 0.65 |
| 2019 | 24,821 | +3.3% | 33,924 | 0.73 |
| 2018 | 24,020 | −2.7% | 33,094 | 0.73 |
| 2017 | 24,680 | +0.7% | 29,415 | 0.84 |
| 2016 | 24,503 | +20% | 30,130 | 0.81 |
| 2015 | 20,466 | +22% | 30,658 | 0.67 |
| 2014 | 16,766 | +5.7% | 29,517 | 0.57 |
| 2013 | 15,865 | −1.4% | 30,090 | 0.53 |
| 2012 | 16,090 | +0.9% | 30,430 | 0.53 |
| 2011 | 15,940 | +0.9% | 29,160 | 0.55 |
| 2010 | 15,790 | +8.2% | 28,860 | 0.55 |
| 2009 | 14,600 | +8.7% | 28,090 | 0.52 |
| 2008 | 13,430 | +0.5% | 26,770 | 0.50 |
| 2007 | 13,360 | +2.8% | 25,760 | 0.52 |
| 2006 | 12,990 | −2.9% | 25,620 | 0.51 |
| 2005 | 13,380 | +4.4% | 26,100 | 0.51 |
| 2004 | 12,810 | −1.6% | 25,090 | 0.51 |
| 2003 | 13,020 | +0.8% | 26,110 | 0.50 |
| 2002 | 12,920 | +2.4% | 24,600 | 0.53 |
| 2001 | 12,620 | +2.4% | 24,570 | 0.51 |
| 2000 | 12,320 | +0.8% | 24,670 | 0.50 |
| 1999 | 12,220 | +4.1% | 24,570 | 0.50 |
| 1998 | 11,740 | −3.5% | 24,510 | 0.48 |
| 1997 | 12,170 | +1.7% | 24,360 | 0.50 |
| 1996 | 11,970 | −0.2% | 24,300 | 0.49 |
| 1995 | 12,000 | +0.6% | 24,250 | 0.49 |
| 1994 | 11,923 | −2.3% | 24,216 | 0.49 |
| 1993 | 12,200 | +16% | 24,180 | 0.50 |
| 1992 | 10,534 | +6.7% | 20,214 | 0.52 |
| 1991 | 9,877 | −5.5% | 20,313 | 0.49 |
| 1990 | 10,453 | +2.1% | 20,199 | 0.52 |
| 1989 | 10,235 | +6.0% | 20,420 | 0.50 |
| 1988 | 9,657 | +3.1% | 20,360 | 0.47 |
| 1987 | 9,369 | +0.4% | 21,060 | 0.44 |
| 1986 | 9,335 | −4.0% | 20,715 | 0.45 |
| 1985 | 9,722 | −0.7% | 20,900 | 0.47 |
| 1984 | 9,793 | −7.6% | 21,080 | 0.46 |
| 1983 | 10,593 | +0.4% | 22,180 | 0.48 |
| 1982 | 10,554 | +1.0% | 22,094 | 0.48 |
| 1981 | 10,453 | −1.2% | 21,870 | 0.48 |
| 1980 | 10,582 | −3.4% | 22,150 | 0.48 |
| 1979 | 10,955 | +4.8% | 22,980 | 0.48 |
| 1978 | 10,450 | 0.0% | 21,909 | 0.48 |
| 1977 | 10,450 | +0.5% | 21,892 | 0.48 |
| 1976 | 10,400 | +0.5% | 21,816 | 0.48 |
| 1975 | 10,350 | −1.9% | 21,691 | 0.48 |
| 1974 | 10,550 | +2.4% | 22,081 | 0.48 |
| 1973 | 10,300 | +27% | 21,568 | 0.48 |
| 1972 | 8,100 | −27% | 16,962 | 0.48 |
| 1971 | 11,100 | +67% | 23,235 | 0.48 |
| 1970 | 6,650 | −19% | 13,898 | 0.48 |
| 1969 | 8,250 | +7.8% | 17,300 | 0.48 |
| 1968 | 7,650 | +9.3% | 16,004 | 0.48 |
| 1967 | 7,000 | +9.4% | 14,681 | 0.48 |
| 1966 | 6,400 | +16% | 13,445 | 0.48 |
| 1965 | 5,500 | −3.5% | 11,504 | 0.48 |
| 1964 | 5,700 | +9.6% | 11,942 | 0.48 |
| 1963 | 5,200 | 0.0% | 11,000 | 0.47 |
| 1962 | 5,200 | 0.0% | 11,000 | 0.47 |
| 1961 | 5,200 | — | 11,000 | 0.47 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 19,546 t USD 214 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 96
- Imports
- 28 t USD 367,000
- Importer rank
- 115 of 160
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 20,587 t in 2024, 8.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers?
Sri Lanka ranked 4th of 9 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 38.5% of the world total.
How has the production of cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers in Sri Lanka changed?
It rose by 23% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 24,821 t in 2019.
What is the yield of cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers in Sri Lanka?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (20,587 t from 35,088 ha), against a world average of 0.7 t/ha.
Does Sri Lanka export or import cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported exports of 19,546 t (USD 214 m) and imports of 28 t (USD 367,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.