Cassia / Cinnamon
Chinese Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) sourced from the Xijiang River region of southern China — one of the world's premium cassia-producing areas, known for rich essential oil content and consistent volatile oil yields of 2–4%.
Available in all standard grades and formats. Tested to EU standards. White Label and Private Label coordinated through our brokerage service.
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Also available: Cassia Tubes, Cassia Buds, Cassia Leaves, Cassia Tora, Cassia Retail Packs, Cassia Pressed 25 kg. Contact us for items not listed.
There are over 200 Cinnamomum species worldwide. The four commercially significant varieties for international trade are:
| Origin | Botanical Name | Common Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Cinnamomum cassia | Chinese Cassia | Primary CBL sourcing origin. Xijiang River region. Rich trans-cinnamaldehyde content. |
| Vietnam | Cinnamomum loureiroi | Saigon Cassia | Highest essential oil content of the cassia varieties. Now the world's No.1 producer by volume. |
| Indonesia | Cinnamomum burmanni | Korintje Cassia | Milder flavour. Dominant in US retail market. |
| Sri Lanka | Cinnamomum verum | Ceylon / True Cinnamon | Thin, multi-layer quill. Very low coumarin. Distinct from cassia species — regulated differently in EU. |
CBL sources Chinese Cassia as its primary category. Vietnam and Indonesia origins are available for specific requirements. Confirm origin requirements in your enquiry.
25 kg export carton — CBL introduced this format globally in 2000.
Standard 25 kg carton packaging.
Standard bulk export is in 25 kg cartons. Retail and catering packs, bespoke sizes, and White Label / Private Label packaging are all available — specify your requirements in your enquiry.
All prices are indicative USD/kg, subject to final confirmation. Market prices fluctuate — treat these as orientation only. Binding prices are confirmed in writing per our Business T&C. Please contact us with full specifications for a firm quotation.
→ Uncontrolled indicative standard specifications for Cassia HPS — contact us to request
Brokerage and agency — your interests, represented locally in China
We act as your brokerage and agency partner in the cassia cinnamon supply chain — coordinating supplier matchmaking, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring, representing your interests locally. By working only with verified producers, we ensure safe processing, packaging, and delivery that meets international food safety standards.
We welcome brokerage enquiries, including White Label and Private Label arrangements — with full customisation, control over quality and safety, and excellence in processing, packaging, and export.
We also ensure coumarin content, allergens, sulphites, pesticide residues, ETO, heavy metals, micros, and more are all addressed. Available in various formats, qualities, and packings. Contact us with your sample or exact organoleptic description for a quote — along with full physical, chemical, and microbiological specifications.
Visit our Cassia/Cinnamon Insight pages for in-depth factsheets, statistics, and market updates.
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