Cinnamon market in Indonesia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, cinnamon production in Indonesia reached 76 922 tons, supported by the implementation of the Timber Legality Verification System (SVLK) and a shift in forest permits toward non-timber forest products, which strengthened legal frameworks and encouraged production. However, by 2020, production dropped sharply to 48 836 tons and market volume fell to 16 114 tons, a period marked by stricter export certification requirements, including phytosanitary and origin certificates, which may have constrained supply chains.

Recovery began in 2021 as production rose to 52 260 tons and market volume expanded to 25 995 tons, partly driven by the entry of new international buyers like Thailand, which imported 10 tons of high-grade cinnamon. Growth continued into 2022, with production reaching 54 748 tons and market volume 31 023 tons, fueled by state policies that expanded plantation area to 87 100 hectares and established high-yield production blocks in Sijunjung Regency, directly boosting domestic output.

By 2023, market volume had grown further to 34 495 tons with production stabilizing at 54 658 tons, supported by the introduction of organic cultivation guidelines and enhanced national quality standards (SNI), opening premium market segments. Looking ahead, regulatory developments such as the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) effective in 2025 and ongoing Codex standard discussions are setting the stage for future market access and compliance.

Production cinnamon in Indonesia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Indonesia was the world's second-largest producer of cinnamon from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of cinnamon, 2018-2021

World map of production of cinnamon, 2018-2021

After two years of decline, Indonesia's cinnamon production volume rebounded in 2021. That year, the country produced 52 260 tonnes of cinnamon, representing a moderate increase of 7.0% compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 32.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 12.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 48 836 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year drop occurring that same year at 32.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Indonesia's cinnamon output was valued at 257.9 million US dollars, marking a significant increase of 29.2% from the previous year. The lowest value during this period was recorded in 2020 at 199.5 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 264.8 million US dollars. The most substantial decline took place in 2020, when the value fell by 24.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports cinnamon from Indonesia

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In 2021, Indonesia exported 32 562 tonnes of cinnamon, which represented a decrease of 12.1% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, exports declined by 21.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%. The only increase during this timeframe was recorded in 2020, when exports rose by 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, the Netherlands, and Vietnam consistently dominated Indonesia's cinnamon exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 49.9% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 8.9% and Vietnam at 7.5%. Together, these three markets represented 66.3% of Indonesia's total cinnamon export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Indonesia's cinnamon exports in value terms grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 160.7 million US dollars. This reflected a moderate increase of 6.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 13.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 133.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States, the Netherlands, and Vietnam were the primary destinations for Indonesia's cinnamon exports in value terms. The United States led with 51.6% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 8.6% and Vietnam at 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.4% of Indonesia's total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Indonesia in value, 2018-2021

Imports cinnamon to Indonesia

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Indonesia's cinnamon imports in volume terms grew for the third year in a row in 2021, reaching 6 297 tonnes. This represented a substantial increase of 46.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 368.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 67.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout the period from 2018 to 2021, Indonesia's cinnamon imports in volume terms were overwhelmingly concentrated on Vietnam, which accounted for 96.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Indonesia's cinnamon imports in value terms continued to rise for the third consecutive year in 2021, totalling 21.2 million US dollars. This marked an increase of 39.4% compared to 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, imports skyrocketed by 510.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 82.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Vietnam effectively dominated Indonesia's cinnamon imports in value terms, capturing 96.0% of the total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Indonesia in value, 2018-2021