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Cinnamon Exporter & Supplier from India

Fabstor is a certified B2B exporter and bulk supplier of premium Indian Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamomum cassia), supplying pharmaceutical extractors, nutraceutical formulators, commercial bakeries, and wholesale spice importers across the USA, Europe, Middle East (GCC), and Asia-Pacific. 

Directly sourced and cultivated in the fertile agricultural belts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu—not imported and repacked—our cinnamon is sorted, graded by quill diameter and cut length, and laboratory-tested for coumarin compliance and volatile oil concentration. Backed by a 50+ year parent supply legacy (Laxmi Group, est. 1975), we export certified grades in single-spice FCLs or consolidated mixed containers (LCL) worldwide.

Product Detail — Indian Ceylon vs. Cassia Cinnamon

Product Parameter Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Cassia Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia)
Commercial Designation True / Pure Cinnamon (Dalchini) Regular / Chinese / Indian Cassia
Origin & Sourcing Belts Kerala & Tamil Nadu, India Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Northeast India
Bark Morphology Soft, paper-thin, multi-layered telescopic quills Hard, thick, hollow single-layer scroll/bark
Colour & Appearance Light tan to delicate golden-brown Darker reddish-brown to rustic grey-brown
Aroma & Flavor Profile Mild, sweet, delicate, complex citrus-spicy notes Strong, pungent, intense, spicy-sweet, slightly bitter
Volatile Essential Oil 1.0% – 2.5% v/w (Steam distillation method) 2.0% – 4.0% v/w (High cinnamaldehyde)
Coumarin Content Ultra-Low (< 0.004% / Trace) 0.10% – 1.00% (High naturally)
Moisture Content Max 8.0% – 12.0% Max 8.0% – 12.0%
Shelf Life & Storage 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from moisture) 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from moisture)
Container Loading Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 10–12 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 20–22 MT Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 10–12 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 20–22 MT
Buyer Type Health supplements, baby food, pharma, premium retail Industrial baking, curry powders, seasoning blends
Commercial Designation
Ceylon Cinnamon True / Pure Cinnamon (Dalchini)
Cassia Cinnamon Regular / Chinese / Indian Cassia
Origin & Sourcing Belts
Ceylon Cinnamon Kerala & Tamil Nadu, India
Cassia Cinnamon Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Northeast India
Bark Morphology
Ceylon Cinnamon Soft, paper-thin, multi-layered telescopic quills
Cassia Cinnamon Hard, thick, hollow single-layer scroll/bark
Colour & Appearance
Ceylon Cinnamon Light tan to delicate golden-brown
Cassia Cinnamon Darker reddish-brown to rustic grey-brown
Aroma & Flavor Profile
Ceylon Cinnamon Mild, sweet, delicate, complex citrus-spicy notes
Cassia Cinnamon Strong, pungent, intense, spicy-sweet, slightly bitter
Volatile Essential Oil
Ceylon Cinnamon 1.0% – 2.5% v/w (Steam distillation method)
Cassia Cinnamon 2.0% – 4.0% v/w (High cinnamaldehyde)
Coumarin Content
Ceylon Cinnamon Ultra-Low (< 0.004% / Trace)
Cassia Cinnamon 0.10% – 1.00% (High naturally)
Moisture Content
Ceylon Cinnamon Max 8.0% – 12.0%
Cassia Cinnamon Max 8.0% – 12.0%
Shelf Life & Storage
Ceylon Cinnamon 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from moisture)
Cassia Cinnamon 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from moisture)
Container Loading
Ceylon Cinnamon Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 10–12 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 20–22 MT
Cassia Cinnamon Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 10–12 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 20–22 MT
Buyer Type
Ceylon Cinnamon Health supplements, baby food, pharma, premium retail
Cassia Cinnamon Industrial baking, curry powders, seasoning blends

Commercial Export Grades & Quality Matrix

Commercial Grade Variety Type Quill Diameter / Form Allowable Foreign Matter Primary Commercial Application
Alba / C5 Special Ceylon (C. verum) 6 mm – 10 mm (Pencil-thin quills) < 0.50% Ultra-premium retail spice jars, herbal tea infusions, gourmet brands
C5 / C4 (Continental) Ceylon (C. verum) 10 mm – 16 mm < 0.50% Standard supermarket retail packs, European dietary supplement supply
M5 / M4 / H1 Ceylon (C. verum) 16 mm – 32 mm (Medium to coarse) < 1.00% Commercial beverage distillation, wholesale milling, food processing
Cassia Whole Sticks Cassia (C. cassia) 5cm, 8cm, 10cm, 15cm cuts < 1.00% Food service catering, consumer pouch packs, meat seasoning blends
Cassia Broken & Splits Cassia (C. cassia) Broken fragments & unpeeled chips < 1.50% Garam Masala grinding, curry powder manufacturing, oleoresin extraction
Alba / C5 Special
Grade Alba / C5 Special
Variety Type Ceylon (C. verum)
Quill Diameter / Form 6 mm – 10 mm (Pencil-thin quills)
Allowable Foreign Matter < 0.50%
Commercial Application Ultra-premium retail spice jars, herbal tea infusions, gourmet brands
C5 / C4 (Continental)
Grade C5 / C4 (Continental)
Variety Type Ceylon (C. verum)
Quill Diameter / Form 10 mm – 16 mm
Allowable Foreign Matter < 0.50%
Commercial Application Standard supermarket retail packs, European dietary supplement supply
M5 / M4 / H1
Grade M5 / M4 / H1
Variety Type Ceylon (C. verum)
Quill Diameter / Form 16 mm – 32 mm (Medium to coarse)
Allowable Foreign Matter < 1.00%
Commercial Application Commercial beverage distillation, wholesale milling, food processing
Cassia Whole Sticks
Grade Cassia Whole Sticks
Variety Type Cassia (C. cassia)
Quill Diameter / Form 5cm, 8cm, 10cm, 15cm cuts
Allowable Foreign Matter < 1.00%
Commercial Application Food service catering, consumer pouch packs, meat seasoning blends
Cassia Broken & Splits
Grade Cassia Broken & Splits
Variety Type Cassia (C. cassia)
Quill Diameter / Form Broken fragments & unpeeled chips
Allowable Foreign Matter < 1.50%
Commercial Application Garam Masala grinding, curry powder manufacturing, oleoresin extraction

Packaging & Container Loading

Fabstor offers flexible packaging options for bulk and FCL cinnamon shipments:

Bulk Export Packing

10kg, 25kg, 50kg poly-lined food-grade PP woven bags, multi-wall kraft paper sacks, or 50kg cylindrical jute bales.

Rigid Carton Packaging

5kg and 10kg heavy-duty corrugated export cartons (recommended for machine-cut quills to prevent transit breakage).

Private Label & Custom Packs

50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1kg stand-up zipper pouches and clear PET spice jars tailored to destination labeling compliance.

Container Loading Capacity

20ft FCL carries approx. 10–12 MT; 40ft FCL carries approx. 20–22 MT; mixed-spice LCL consolidations available.

What to Look For — Choosing Your Cinnamon

01

Ceylon vs. Cassia Distinction

True Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum) features soft, delicate, multi-layered rolls with a mild sweet profile; Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) consists of a thick, hard single-layer scroll with intense pungency.

02

Coumarin Thresholds & EU Compliance

Cassia naturally contains up to 1% coumarin, whereas Ceylon contains trace amounts (<0.004%). Ceylon is essential for daily health supplements and infant food to comply with strict EU/US daily intake limits.

03

Volatile Oil Content (1%–4%)

Essential for flavor retention and extraction yields; higher cinnamaldehyde concentration delivers superior heat stability in baking and processing.

04

Quill Diameter & Workmanship

Tight, uniform, multi-layered quills (Alba/C5) reflect skilled hand-harvesting and command premium retail value.

05

Moisture Content (≤12%)

Essential for whole bark to preserve aromatic oils while preventing transit mildew and mold in ocean containers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cinnamon importers ask us most before ordering

Ceylon is multi-layered, delicate, and low in coumarin (<0.004%), while Cassia is a thick single-layer bark with higher heat and coumarin (up to 1%).

Ceylon contains trace coumarin (<0.004%), satisfying strict European Commission (EC No 1334/2008) and US-FDA daily consumption limits.

They indicate quill diameter: Alba is the finest pencil grade (6–10mm), C5 is standard export (10–16mm), and M4 represents thicker commercial quills.

We offer 1kg to 100kg poly-lined PP bags, jute sacks, master cartons, and custom private-label retail packaging.

Yes; regularly consolidated with Whole Nutmeg, Cloves, Black Pepper, and Green Cardamom under a single Bill of Lading.

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