2025 was the most successful year on record for Viet Nam’s cinnamon industry, with export volume climbing to 120,295 tonnes and value achieving US$300.2 million, the highest in the industry’s history, according to the Viet Nam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

The figures mark an increase of 20.4% in volume and 9.4% in value compared to 2024, underscoring the country’s enhanced standing in the global spice market.

Prosi Thang Long was the leading exporter, shipping 18,028 tonnes in 2025, up 20.3% year on year and accounting for 15% of total exports. Other major exporters included Rung Xanh T&K with 7,145 tonnes, Gia Vi Son Ha with 6,730 tonnes, Huy Chuc M & M with 6,662 tonnes and Senspices Viet Nam with 5,417 tonnes.

India retained its position as the largest export market for Vietnamese cinnamon with shipments reaching 45,184 tonnes, up 25.9% from the previous year and representing 37.6% of total export volume. The United States followed with 13,583 tonnes, while Bangladesh imported 10,202 tonnes. Both markets recorded growth rates exceeding 20%.

Meanwhile, Viet Nam imported 5,034 tonnes of cinnamon in 2025, valued at US$11.3 million, reflecting increases of 11.7% in volume and 4.3% in value compared to the previous year. Imports, primarily from Indonesia and China, remain modest, confirming Viet Nam’s position as a net exporter with a stable and sustainable supply base.

Viet Nam’s annual cinnamon output currently stands at approximately 41,000 tonnes, about half the production volume of China and Indonesia. Nevertheless, Viet Nam leads the world in cinnamon export value.

Earlier in 2022, Vietnamese cinnamon accounted for 18.2% of global production but contributed 34.4% of global export value, with exports exceeding US$292 million.

Despite this strong international standing, experts note that the industry’s full potential has yet to be realised due to fragmented production, limited high-quality products, and concerns over heavy metal and pesticide residues, which continue to constrain competitiveness.

Source: VOV