CASSIA/CINNAMON

Author: Dong Xuan Agrimex , Date: 09-11-2018

Cassia (Cinnamon) has a scientific name cinnamomum. Vietnamese cassia is mostly cultivated in mountainous provinces in the North. Commonly, Vietnamese cassia has two major harvesting seasons in year. The first season lasts from February to March – bringing the better quality. The other season starts harvesting in August. All parts of Vietnamese cassia trees are ingredients to make oil and spices.

According to the World Spices Association, Vietnam ranks third in world cinnamon production. Vietnamese cassia products are widely consumed in the world. The total export earnings are about USD 400 million per year.

Vietnamese cassia: Process for export

There are many types of Vietnamese cassia products. Split cassia is most popular in countries of India, Bangladesh, and Yemen. In the meanwhile, cassia stick and cassia powder are mainly exported to developed countries in Asia, America and Europe. Broken cassia is used as ingredients in processed industries. In addition, local growers use cassia leaves to produce essential oil.

Specifications of Vietnamese cassia:

STICK CASSIA

Origin: 100% from Yen Bai Province, Vietnam
Moisture: Maximum 13.5%
Admixture: Less than 0.5%
Quality: Bright color, smooth skin
Length: 8cm, 10cm, 12cm, 15cm or more
Packing: 15kg net/ carton or under customer’s requirements
Quantity: 18MT/40’HQ and 8MT/20’DC

CASSIA POWDER

Origin: 100% from Yen Bai Province, Vietnam
Moisture: Less than 13.5%
Volume of Oil: 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5% and 3%
Quality: Red brown color, no fungus, no mold
Packing: 20kg net/ pp bag or under customer’s requirements
Quantity: 27MT/40’HQ and 16MT/20’DC

BROKEN CASSIA

Origin: 100% from Yen Bai Province, Vietnam

Moisture: Less than 13.5%

Quality: Brown color, no fungus, no mold

Packing: 20kg net/ pp bag or under customer’s requirements

Quantity: 15MT/40’HQ and 6.5MT/20’DC

SQUARE CUT CASSIA WITH SKIN

Specification:

Moisture: 13,5% max
Admixture: 1% max
Size: 2 x 2cm up
Thickness: 2.2mm min
Packing: Carton (net 10 kg) or customized
Container capicity: 8MT/20FT; 17.5MT/40HQ
Origin: Viet Nam
Port of loading: Hai Phong Port, Viet Nam

SQUARE CUT CASSIA WITHOUT SKIN

Specification:

Moisture: 13,5% max
Admixture: 1% max
Size: 2 x 2cm up
Thickness: 2.2mm min
Packing: Carton (net 10 kg) or customized
Container capicity: 6MT/20FT; 13MT/40HQ
Origin: Viet Nam
Port of loading: Hai Phong Port, Viet Nam

FINGER CASSIA ( CIGARETTE CASSIA/ CASSIA VERA)

Specification:

Moisture: 13.5% max
Admixture: 0,5% max
Length: 8-20cm
Natural color, smooth touch
Packing: cartons (net 10 kg) or customized
Container capacity: 8MT/20FT; 17.5MT/40HQ
Origin: Viet Nam
Port of loading: Hai Phong Port, Viet Nam

PRESSED CASSIA

Specification:

Moisture: 13.5% max
Admixture: 2% max
No fungus, reddish color
Packing: carton (net 20- 25kg)
Container capacity: 25-28MT/40HQ
Origin: Viet Nam
Port of loading: Hai Phong Port, Viet Nam

WHOLE CASSIA

Specification:
Moisture: 13.5 % max
Admixture: 1% max
Length: 30- 45 cm
Thickness: 2.2 mm min
No fungus, natural color ( skin removed if required)
Packing: carton ( net 10 kg) or customized
Container capacity: 5.5 MT/ 20FT, 12.5MT/ 40HQ
Origin: Viet Nam
Port of loading: Hai Phong Port, Viet Nam