Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in the United States - 2023

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

Price for Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground amounted to $4,357 per ton, standing approximately at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 12% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,203 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($11,041 per ton), while the price for China ($2,752 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground stood at $5,612 per ton in December 2023, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 11% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $6,289 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to December 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In December 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($5,937 per ton) and Canada ($5,416 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($4,675 per ton) and Egypt ($5,000 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in the United States

In 2022, imports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground into the United States reduced to 13K tons, remaining stable against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 14K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground expanded rapidly to $67M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Import of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam14.322.533.533.833.2%
Indonesia31.920.124.028.7-3.5%
India1.21.11.31.57.7%
Others1.42.73.43.130.3%
Total48.846.362.367.011.1%

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

  1. Vietnam (7.3K tons)
  2. Indonesia (5.5K tons)
  3. India (0.2K tons)

Exports of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in the United States

Exports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground from the United States soared to 3K tons in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of spices; cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, crushed or ground expanded significantly to $16M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Spices; Cinnamon and Cinnamon-Tree Flowers, Crushed or Ground in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada6.47.29.310.016.0%
Mexico2.52.92.73.17.4%
Saudi Arabia0.10.10.10.571.0%
South Korea0.40.40.50.57.7%
United Kingdom0.10.20.10.344.2%
VietnamN/A0.1N/A0.373.2%
Others1.11.01.91.510.9%
Total10.511.914.616.115.3%

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

  1. Canada (1867.0 tons)
  2. Mexico (584.6 tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (92.1 tons)
  4. South Korea (91.5 tons)
  5. Vietnam (67.8 tons)
  6. United Kingdom (48.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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