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Cinnamon Price Today in India

Dalchini · Karuva · Pattai · ദാൽചിനി

Cinnamon is trading at ₹455 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a reference wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.

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₹455 /kg

Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 40

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What the numbers say

Indian cinnamon rates are indicative and depend on whether true cinnamon or cassia is being quoted, plus the Sri Lankan crop and import costs.

7-day outlook

An estimate will appear once enough history is collected.

Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.

Understanding the price

What affects the cinnamon price?

Cinnamon — dalchini — comes in two distinct forms: delicate true (Ceylon) cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum, from Sri Lanka and parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu; and the heavier, more common cassia from China, Vietnam and Indonesia. Most “cinnamon” sold in Indian markets is in fact cassia, which is cheaper and higher in coumarin.

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True cinnamon vs cassia

Genuine Ceylon quills cost far more than cassia bark, so the “cinnamon price” depends heavily on which type is quoted.

Sri Lanka & global supply

Ceylon cinnamon supply comes almost entirely from Sri Lanka; cassia tracks China, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Quill grade & appearance

Fine, tightly-rolled, pale quills (Alba, C5) fetch a premium over coarse bark and chips.

Export & health demand

Rising interest in low-coumarin true cinnamon supports premium-grade prices.

Major producing regions

Sri Lanka

The home of true Ceylon cinnamon — the global benchmark.

Kerala & Tamil Nadu

Some true-cinnamon and cassia cultivation in the Ghats.

China & Vietnam

The main sources of cassia.

Indonesia

A leading cassia (Korintje) exporter.

Grades & varieties

  • Ceylon quills (Alba / C5) — Fine, pale, tightly-rolled true cinnamon — the premium grade.
  • Cassia bark — Thicker, darker, higher-coumarin bark — the common, cheaper type.
  • Chips & broken — Cuttings and quillings — the value end, often for grinding.

Market factors

Indian cinnamon rates are indicative and depend on whether true cinnamon or cassia is being quoted, plus the Sri Lankan crop and import costs.

Export relevance

Sri Lanka dominates true-cinnamon exports; India both imports cassia and re-exports value-added cinnamon products.

Seasonal trends

Bark is harvested through much of the year in Sri Lanka, so cinnamon is less sharply seasonal than seed spices; price moves track supply and grade more than the calendar.

Common questions

Cinnamon price — FAQ

Quick answers on how the cinnamon rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.

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What is the price of Cinnamon in India today?

Cinnamon is trading at ₹455 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a reference wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.

What is the cinnamon price today in India?

The figure above is an indicative wholesale rate per kilogram. Note that genuine Ceylon (true) cinnamon costs considerably more than the cassia that makes up most of the market.

What is the difference between cinnamon and cassia?

True (Ceylon) cinnamon is delicate, pale and low in coumarin; cassia is thicker, darker, cheaper and higher in coumarin. Much of what is sold as ‘cinnamon’ is cassia.

Is this AroWest's retail price for cinnamon?

No — it is an indicative wholesale rate for raw produce. AroWest retail cinnamon is cleaned, graded and sealed, and priced separately in the shop.

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Prices are aggregated from authorised public sources and shown for general information and reference only — indicative wholesale rates for raw produce, possibly delayed or approximate, not guaranteed, not financial advice and not AroWest retail prices. Not licensed for redistribution, resale or automated/AI-training use. © Western Crest Ventures LLP.

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