Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China - 2023

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  1. Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China
  4. Imports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China

Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground stood at $4,002 per ton in December 2023, growing by 10% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 33% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,653 per ton. From May 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($8,200 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($1,910 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground stood at $13,251 per ton in 2022, surging by 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 151% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($28,537 per ton), while the price for Vietnam amounted to $13,039 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+40.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China

In 2022, exports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground from China contracted to 1.6K tons, waning by -14.4% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -12.3% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground contracted to $5.7M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The smallest decline of -11.2% was in 2021.

Export of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany7051,7822,2741,94440.2%
Japan9851,1951,5431,35811.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)N/A531268456-7.3%
Netherlands62.727455441888.2%
United States33.210057.1285104.8%
United Kingdom47072981.8216-22.8%
Saudi Arabia70.876629114326.4%
KenyaN/AN/A57.9142145.3%
Romania35.111526812853.9%
Lebanon87.037.612484.0-1.2%
MexicoN/A22.023.062.468.4%
United Arab Emirates1,451N/AN/AN/A0%
Bangladesh2,891100N/AN/A-96.5%
Others2,7591,7841,062462-44.9%
Total9,5507,4376,6045,697-15.8%

Top Export Markets for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground from China in 2022:

  1. Germany (589.6 tons)
  2. Japan (388.5 tons)
  3. Netherlands (99.1 tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (65.2 tons)
  5. United States (64.2 tons)
  6. United Kingdom (57.1 tons)
  7. Kenya (51.0 tons)
  8. Saudi Arabia (49.9 tons)
  9. Romania (44.8 tons)
  10. Lebanon (37.5 tons)
  11. Mexico (27.0 tons)

Imports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground decreased by -8.1% to 8.8 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4,279% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 122 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground skyrocketed to $117K in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 4,759% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $486K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam0.113.651.0113941.6%
Indonesia0.44131.8N/A112.1%
United Arab Emirates9.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.259.542.83.5159.6%
Total10.048695.6117127.0%

Top Suppliers of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground to China in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (8.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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