Cinnamon– tag –

The cinnamon-growing area of Tra My in Quang Nam province in central Vietnam is moving away from exporting raw bark toward deeper processing into essential oils, cosmetics, and health foods. We read the value-adding strategy of the world's largest cinnamon exporter from a Japanese buyer's perspective.

Overview: Vietnam is the world's third-largest producer of cinnamon (cassia), with an annual output of about 40,000 tonnes of bark and about 20,000 tonnes of essential oil. Vietnamese cinnamon is known for its strong aroma and high essential-oil content, and is used worldwide as a raw material for spices, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The cultivation area is about 1...

Vietnamese name Quang Nam Area 10,438 km² Population about 1.5 million Provincial capital / central city Tam Ky City Climate tropical monsoon climate. Annual rainfall 2,000–3,500 mm. Overview Quang Nam Province is home to two World Heritage sites, Hoi An (the World Heritage old townscape) and the My Son ruins (the Champa Kingdom)...

Vietnamese name Yen Bai Area 6,886 km² Population about 840,000 Provincial capital / central city Yen Bai City Climate subtropical monsoon climate. Annual average temperature 22–23°C. Overview Yen Bai Province is located in northwestern Vietnam and is known worldwide as Vietnam's largest cinnamon (cassia) producing area...

Vietnam is one of the world's largest exporters of cinnamon (cassia). We give a clear explanation of the traditional growing areas of Yen Bai and Quang Nam provinces, the differences in quality grades, and its position in the international market, including Japan.