Cinnamon exports in January 2026 reached 8,865 tons, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year.
Vietnam's cinnamon exports in the first month of 2026 reached US$22.4 million. India and the United States continued to be the two main consuming markets.
According to preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA), in January 2026, Vietnam exported a total of 8,865 tons of cinnamon, generating revenue of US$22.4 million. Although export volume decreased slightly by 7.7% compared to December 2025 due to seasonal factors, this sector recorded an impressive growth rate of 21% compared to the same period in January 2025.
India and the United States maintain their positions as key markets.
The structure of Vietnam's cinnamon export market in the first month of the year continues to show a strong reliance on traditional partners. India maintained its position as the largest market with 3,010 tons, accounting for 34% of the total market share. The United States ranked second with 1,504 tons, equivalent to 17% of the total.
Maintaining stable demand from these two markets is considered by experts to be a key factor in helping the Vietnamese cinnamon industry mitigate risks from fluctuations in global logistics and transportation costs. Furthermore, the shift in supply and demand in these markets also allows Vietnamese cinnamon to assert its increasingly prominent role.
Competition for rankings among exporting companies.
Among exporting businesses, competition is fierce, with shifts in output rankings. Son Ha Spices currently leads the market in January 2026 with an export volume of 902 tons. Closely following are Prosi Thang Long with 869 tons and Rung Xanh T & K with 623 tons.
In addition, other businesses such as Huy Chuc M & M and Lam Son Ha Spices also maintained stable performance, exporting over 300 tons. This reflects the trend of expanding scale and strengthening the presence of domestic businesses on the international spice map, aiming for higher quality standards.
Import trends and supply balance
Conversely, Vietnam imported 761 tons of cinnamon in January 2026, worth approximately $1.6 million. Compared to the previous month, imports decreased by 24.4%, but increased sharply by 218.4% compared to the same period in 2025. The two main suppliers to Vietnam were Indonesia with 458 tons and China with 242 tons.
Overall, the cinnamon import and export landscape in early 2026 reflects an industry that is developing in depth. While exports play a key role in generating foreign exchange, imports help supplement the necessary raw materials for processing and diversify products, in order to meet the stringent requirements of the international market.
