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Vietnam Cinnamon Classification Guide | Export Grades, Specifications & B2B Standards

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May

Vietnam is one of the world’s leading exporters of cassia cinnamon, supplying large volumes to the USA, EU, Middle East, India, and Asia. Thanks to its naturally high oil content, strong aroma, and competitive pricing, Vietnamese cinnamon is widely used in the food, spice, pharmaceutical, and essential oil industries.

At Nam Son Co., Ltd., we supply export-quality Vietnam cassia cinnamon with professional grading, stable specifications, and reliable B2B export support.

Main Types of Vietnam Cinnamon for Export

Vietnamese cinnamon is classified based on shape, thickness, processing method, and application.

1. Split Cinnamon

Split cinnamon is produced by splitting cinnamon bark into flat pieces after harvesting and drying.

Typical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Moisture ≤ 13.5%
Foreign Matter ≤ 1%
Oil Content 2% – 5%
Color Natural reddish brown
Length Customized
Thickness Various grades

Applications

  • Spice processing
  • Industrial grinding
  • Essential oil extraction

SPLIT CASSIA - Visimex

2. Tube Cinnamon (Quill / Stick Cinnamon)

Tube cinnamon is one of the highest-value cinnamon products, rolled into cigar-like tubes.

Classification

  • AA Grade
  • A Grade
  • Split Tube
  • Pressed Tube

Typical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Moisture ≤ 13.5%
Oil Content 3% – 5%
Diameter Customized
Length 8–45 cm
Mold/Insects Absent

Applications

  • Retail spice markets
  • Premium food products
  • Herbal tea
  • Decoration & horeca

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3. Cigarette Cinnamon

Cigarette cinnamon consists of thin rolled bark pieces with smaller diameter.

Characteristics

  • Thin bark
  • Strong aroma
  • High volatile oil
  • Uniform appearance

Popular Markets

  • Middle East
  • India
  • Bangladesh

CIGARETTE CASSIA Phú Nguyên Food

4. Broken Cinnamon

Broken cinnamon includes smaller bark fragments generated during processing.

Grades

  • Broken A
  • Broken B
  • Broken C

Applications

  • Grinding powder
  • Extraction industry
  • Spice blending

Typical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Moisture ≤ 13.5%
Oil Content 1.5% – 4%
Impurities ≤ 1%

Cinnamon Broken pressed from factory in south China

5. Cinnamon Powder

Cinnamon powder is finely ground cassia cinnamon processed under controlled conditions.

Mesh Sizes

  • 40 mesh
  • 60 mesh
  • 80 mesh

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Moisture ≤ 13.5%
Ash Content ≤ 5%
Oil Content 1.5% – 4%
Color Natural brown
Odor Strong natural aroma

Applications

  • Food manufacturing
  • Beverage production
  • Functional foods
  • Bakery industry

CINNAMON POWDER 10 kg. | Namjai Brand

Important Export Quality Factors

Professional buyers often evaluate:

  • Volatile oil percentage
  • Moisture control
  • Cleanliness
  • Sulfur-free processing
  • Microbiological safety
  • Heavy metal compliance
  • EU pesticide residue compliance

Third-party inspection is commonly performed by:

  • SGS
  • Cafe Control
  • Intertek

Packaging & Container Loading

Packaging Options

  • PP bags
  • Carton boxes
  • Kraft paper bags
  • Vacuum packaging

Container Capacity

Product 20FT Container
Split / Broken Cinnamon ~12–15 MT
Cinnamon Powder ~14–16 MT
Tube Cinnamon ~8–10 MT

Why Global Buyers Choose Vietnam Cinnamon

Vietnam cassia cinnamon is preferred due to:

  • Strong aroma & high oil content
  • Stable raw material supply
  • Competitive export pricing
  • Large-scale processing capability
  • Flexible OEM solutions

Nam Son Cinnamon Supply

Nam Son Co., Ltd. supplies export-standard Vietnam cinnamon for importers, wholesalers, spice brands, and industrial manufacturers worldwide.

We support:

  • Bulk export orders
  • OEM & private label
  • Stable B2B supply
  • Technical specification sheets
  • Samples & quotations

Contact us for full specifications and export consultation.

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