Quills · Cut Sticks · Split Bark · Quế Phong, Nghệ An
Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon
Vietnam Export
Highland cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) from Quế Phong — "Cinnamon Peak" — on Nghệ An's forested slopes bordering Laos. Oil content 3.5–5.0%, thick bark from trees 8+ years old. Quills, cut sticks (8–15cm), and split bark, packed in 10kg cartons. Supplying India, the Middle East, South Asia, USA, and Korea.
FOB Price
From USD 1,300
per MT · split bark
Oil Content
3.5–5.0%
cinnamaldehyde
Min Order
1 × 20ft
~8–10 MT trial
Moisture
≤ 13%
export shelf-stable
Oil 3.5–5.0% · Bark 2–6mm
Mold-free · Natural colour & aroma
Export group
Years of experience
Oil 3.5–5.0%
Lab COA per batch
8+ years
Tree maturity before harvest
Multiple
Active export markets
HCMC / Vinh
Loading ports
+84 566 112 266
WhatsApp — reply < 24 hrs
How we earn your trust on the first order
Samples with a lab COA
Test the exact grade before you commit. We courier representative samples with a Certificate of Analysis from an accredited lab (SGS / Bureau Veritas).
Independent inspection welcome
Book an independent SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection before you release payment. We work on L/C at sight and T/T — nothing hidden.
Start with a trial order
Begin with a single container or a small trial. Every shipment ships with the full export document set, backed by an established Vietnamese export group.
Sourcing cinnamon from Vietnam?
Tell us your port, form (quills/sticks/split) & volume — we send a firm CIF quote within 24 hours.
Product & Facility Photos
Actual export-ready cinnamon — Quế Phong farm, peeling & packing facility, port
Cassia cinnamon trees on forested highland slopes — Quế Phong District, Nghệ An, bordering Laos
Hand-peeling bark from 8+ year old trees during the March–April harvest window
Sun-drying and hand-rolling into quills — graded by bark thickness and oil content
Packing room — cut sticks and quills sealed into 10 kg carton boxes for export
Container loading at HCMC / Vinh Port — phytosanitary cleared, full document set
Full export document set — COA, Phytosanitary, B/L, COO, Fumigation Certificate
Need more photos or a video walkthrough of our peeling and packing facility? Request via WhatsApp →
Full Transparency — Nothing Hidden
From Highland Tree to Your Port
Every shipment follows the same 5-step journey. We document each stage so you can verify oil content and quality before goods arrive.
Growing
Quế Phong · 300–800m
- Quế Phong, Nghệ An
- 300–800m highland
- 8–10 year maturity
Cassia trees grown on Quế Phong's forested highland slopes bordering Laos, reaching export bark thickness after 8 to 10 years.
Harvest
Mar–Apr & Aug–Sep
- Two harvest windows
- Hand-peeled bark
- 8+ year old trees
Bark hand-peeled in two seasonal windows when sap flow allows clean removal without damaging the tree.
Drying
Oil ≥ 3.5%
- Sun-dried & rolled
- Graded by thickness
- COA oil content test
Sun-dried and hand-rolled into quills, or graded flat for cutting — natural curling occurs as moisture drops to export level.
Packing
10kg cartons
- 10kg carton box
- Sealed vs humidity
- Fumigation on request
Cut sticks and quills packed into 10 kg cartons (25lb for USA), sealed against humidity. COA sample taken per lot.
Export
HCMC / Vinh Port
- Phytosanitary gate check
- COA attached
- B/L issued same day
Phytosanitary inspection at export gate. Dry container sealed. Full document set couriered within 3 days of departure.
Want to see more? We send full facility video on WhatsApp.
Photos of our Quế Phong highland groves, peeling process, and actual loaded containers — plus a sample COA — available on request within 24 hours.
Available Product Forms
All forms from the same origin — Quế Phong, Nghệ An, Vietnam
Cut Sticks 13–15 cm
Most Requested- Oil ≥ 3.5%, bark 2–4mm
- Uniform length, no breakage
- 10 kg carton box
Markets
India, Yemen, S. Korea, Bangladesh
USD 1,600–2,900/MT
Quills (Ống Sáo)
Premium- Hand-rolled whole bark, 8–10cm
- Oil ≥4%, bark 4–6mm
- 10 kg carton box
Markets
Middle East (Jordan, Saudi), retail
USD 2,200–3,900/MT
Split Bark (Quế Chẻ)
Bulk Value- Broken/split pieces, oil ≥3%
- Grinding & extraction grade
- 10 kg carton box
Markets
India, food processors
USD 1,300–2,300/MT
Ground Powder
Value-add- Fine mesh, natural reddish-brown
- Oil ≥3.5%
- Custom retail or 25kg bulk
Markets
Food manufacturing, spice blends
Quote on request
Technical Specifications
Oil content (cinnamaldehyde), moisture and foreign matter are verified per batch via COA from SGS / Bureau Veritas accredited laboratories. Fumigation certificate available on request.
Quality Grades
Which grade and length fits your market?
Share your destination and required length (8–10cm or 13–15cm) — we'll confirm the right grade, packaging & Incoterm.
From the Farm — Que Phong, Nghe An
19°37′N · 104°46′E · 300–800 m above sea level · Highland forest loam
Elevation
300–800 m steep forested slopes — Quế Phong's namesake ('Quế' = cinnamon) reflects centuries of cultivation at this altitude.
Climate
Cool highland monsoon — avg. 20–24°C, high humidity, distinct wet season (May–Oct) — ideal for slow bark growth and oil concentration.
Soil Type
Deep forest loam on sloped terrain, rich in organic matter — supports the long 8–10 year maturation cycle.
Quế Phong — literally "Cinnamon Peak" — has cultivated cassia cinnamon for generations on the steep highland slopes of northwestern Nghệ An, bordering Laos. Trees are grown for 8 to 10 years before their bark reaches export thickness and peak essential oil concentration (up to 4–5% cinnamaldehyde). Bark is hand-peeled in two harvest windows — March–April and August–September — then sun-dried and hand-rolled into quills or graded into cut sticks and split bark. The altitude and humid highland climate slow the tree's growth, concentrating aromatic oils in a way lowland-grown cinnamon cannot match. Every batch is COA-tested for oil content and moisture before packing into 10 kg cartons for export.
Certifications & Compliance
All certifications are active and renewed annually. Certificate copies and a COA provided with every shipment.
HACCP — Hazard Analysis Critical Control
Valid: 2025–2026 · Peeling & drying facility certified
ISO — Food Safety Management System
Valid: 2024–2027 · Scope: handling, grading, packing
FDA — US Food & Drug Administration
Facility Registration No. on file · Required for all USA imports
PHYTO — Vietnam MARD — per shipment
Issued within 48h of loading · Original couriered
COA — Lab-certified per batch
Oil content, moisture, foreign matter — accredited lab report
ORGANIC — USDA NOP & EU Organic (2018/848)
Available for dedicated organic lots · MOQ: 1 MT · +5% premium
Packaging Options
10 kg carton box
Standard — India, Middle East, Bangladesh, Korea
Requested by 7 of 8 recent buyers25 lb (~11.3 kg) carton
USA market specification — Chicago buyers
US import standard box weightBulk / jumbo bag
Large processors — essential oil extraction
On request for 1 MT+ ordersCustom retail packaging
Ground powder, small quills — retail chains
MOQ 500kg · 2-week artwork lead| Container | Net Capacity | 10 kg cartons | 25 lb cartons | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Dry | 8–10 MT net | 800–1,000 × 10 kg | 1,760–2,200 × 25 lb | Ambient (dry) |
| 40ft Dry | 16–18 MT net | 1,600–1,800 × 10 kg | 3,520–3,960 × 25 lb | Ambient (dry) |
FOB & CIF Pricing by Volume
Export standard cut sticks (oil ≥3.5%) indicative prices per metric tonne. Valid 30 days from quotation. Quills & split bark quoted separately.
Indicative Prices Only — Market Rates Change Daily
Both cinnamon prices (harvest season dependent) and ocean freight rates fluctuate daily based on global market conditions and carrier availability. The prices shown are reference ranges for budgeting purposes only. Please contact us for today's live quote — we respond within 24 hours with a firm pro-forma invoice.
CIF Pricing
Need a CIF quote to your port?
CIF pricing varies by destination, grade & volume. Send us your port, form & quantity — we reply with a firm pro-forma within 24 hours.
* FOB prices are indicative reference ranges for export standard cut sticks. Premium quills (USD 2,200–3,900/MT) and split bark (USD 1,300–2,300/MT) quoted separately. Actual price confirmed in a signed pro-forma invoice.
Shipping Routes & Transit Times
Loading ports: Ho Chi Minh City & Vinh Port (Cửa Lò), Nghệ An — inland transport by truck from our Quế Phong facility is included in our CIF/FOB price. Dry containers serve markets from India and the Middle East to North America.
Transit times are estimates via transhipment (Singapore / Port Klang hub for Middle East and West-bound routes). Actual sailing schedules and cut-off dates vary by carrier and season. Confirm exact ETD / ETA at time of booking.
Nhava Sheva, India
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
14–18 days
Chennai, India
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
14–18 days
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
20–25 days
Aqaba, Jordan
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
22–27 days
Aden, Yemen
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
22–28 days
Mongla, Bangladesh
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
12–16 days
Chicago (via Long Beach/NY), USA
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
30–38 days
Busan / Seoul, South Korea
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
6–9 days
Rotterdam / Hamburg, EU
Loading: HCMC / Vinh Port
Transit time
28–35 days
Want to confirm the next available vessel for your port?
We check live vessel schedules from HCMC / Vinh Port and confirm ETD within 24 hours.
Payment Terms
L/C at Sight
Most usedIrrevocable L/C — accepted for all order sizes. Used by our India, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, USA, and Korea buyers.
T/T (Bank Transfer)
Trial orders30% deposit + balance on delivery — trial orders and first shipments.
Wire Transfer
Small ordersAvailable for smaller trial orders and repeat buyers with established trade history.
Incoterms Offered
Cost, Insurance & Freight
★ RecommendedWe handle freight + insurance to your destination port. Most popular with India, Middle East, Bangladesh, USA buyers.
Free On Board — HCMC / Vinh Port
You arrange freight. Seller responsible until goods loaded onto vessel. India and Korea buyers with own forwarder.
Cost & Freight
We cover freight cost to destination. Buyer arranges marine insurance.
Ex Works — Factory Gate
Available for bulk buyers with their own logistics. Lowest price.
Export Documentation
All documents prepared in English. Originals couriered via DHL within 3 days of vessel departure.
Quality Control Process — Farm to Port
Tree selection
Only trees 8+ years old selected — bark thickness and oil concentration peak at this maturity in Quế Phong's highland climate.
Hand-peeling
Bark hand-peeled in two seasonal windows (Mar–Apr, Aug–Sep) when sap flow allows clean removal without damaging the tree.
Sun-drying & rolling
Fresh bark sun-dried and hand-rolled into quills, or left flat for cutting into sticks — natural curling as moisture drops.
Grading & cutting
Sorted by bark thickness and oil concentration; cut to 8–10cm or 13–15cm sticks per buyer spec, or kept whole as quills.
COA lab analysis
SGS / Bureau Veritas: cinnamaldehyde (oil) content, moisture, foreign matter, ash. Report attached per shipment.
Mold & defect screening
Zero mold tolerance. Broken, discoloured, or under-length pieces sorted into split-bark grade.
Packing
Packed into 10 kg cartons (or 25 lb for USA) — sealed against humidity. Fumigation certificate on request.
Export loading
Phytosanitary inspection at export gate. Dry container loaded and sealed. B/L issued same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from our buyers in India, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Bangladesh, USA and South Korea.
Sample Policy
We offer 200–500g samples of quills, cut sticks, or split bark via DHL / FedEx to qualified importers and spice traders. Each sample ships with a COA (oil content, moisture) so you can verify aroma and quality before a 20ft trial or contract volume. Sample shipping at buyer's cost — credited against the first order for buyers committing to a 20ft+ container within 60 days.
Ready to source Vietnamese cinnamon from Quế Phong?
Send us your destination port, form (quills/sticks/split), length, and volume — we'll reply with a firm CIF/FOB quote within 24 hours.