Wholesale Ceylon cinnamon exporter · Aluthgama, Sri Lanka
Ceylon cinnamon grade · Value

C4 Ceylon Cinnamon

C4 is a thicker Ceylon cinnamon quill grade at the most accessible price point. It suits buyers who grind, extract or process the bark, where botanical identity and price matter more than quill diameter.

C4 grade Ceylon cinnamon quills held in a gloved hand with bulk quills behind
C4 quills held for inspection, with bulk quills laid out behind.
Botanical identityCinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon, "true cinnamon")
OriginGrown and processed in Sri Lanka. Supplying districts for each lot are stated in the quotation.
FormatsFull-length quills in sealed polythene bundles, or cut sticks to an agreed length.
ResponseQuotation or sample reply within 1–2 business days.
Specification

C4 at a glance.

ProductC4 Ceylon Cinnamon quills
Botanical nameCinnamomum verum (syn. Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Plant partDried inner bark, rolled into quills
OriginSri Lanka
Grade nameC4, a Sri Lankan Ceylon cinnamon grade name.
National standard: SLS 81:2021, Specification for Ceylon Cinnamon (Sri Lanka Standards Institution). SLS 81:2021 is a priced SLSI publication. CeySpice does not claim certification against it on this website; conformity certificates are arranged per consignment on request.
Maximum quill diameterUp to 16 mm published reference
EDB GI guidebook (2022) and Department of Cinnamon Development, Sri Lanka; indicative, not a shipment guarantee
AppearanceThicker quills; medium brown
Aroma and flavourFull, characteristic Ceylon cinnamon
FormatsFull-length quills · Cut sticks
PackingPacking format, net weight, labeling, and any custom requirements are confirmed in the quotation.
Order quantitiesTrial and bulk orders are quoted according to grade, packing, and destination. The minimum quantity will be specified in your quotation.
Lead timePreparation and dispatch dates are confirmed with your quotation. Transit time depends on the destination and shipping method.
Documentation and testingPlease include your testing and certification requirements in your inquiry. Available documentation and any additional testing arrangements will be confirmed before order acceptance.
Specification revision2026-10-17 · CeySpice operations (Shanu Silva)

Published guidance versus what we guarantee. The maximum diameter above is the figure published in the Sri Lanka Export Development Board Ceylon Cinnamon GI guidebook for processors and traders (2022) and by the Department of Cinnamon Development, Sri Lanka. Published references give maxima only, so we do not infer a lower limit, and other references and exporters quote slightly different cut-offs.

Published grading references are indicative. The specification guaranteed for your shipment is the one confirmed in your quotation and approved sample. Appearance grade alone does not establish chemical or food-safety properties; agree any tests you need before order acceptance.

Typical applications

  • Grinding and powder production
  • Extraction and flavouring
  • Seasoning blends
  • Industrial processing

Buying notes

  • Lowest price point of the four grades.
  • Supplied as full-length quills or cut sticks; cut lengths are confirmed in the quotation.
Cut ends of C5 Ceylon cinnamon quills in a sealed bundle showing the layered bark
Cut ends of C5 quills in a sealed bundle, showing the layered Ceylon cinnamon bark.
Samples

Evaluate C4 before you commit.

Samples are available for qualified wholesale inquiries. Sample contents, any charges, courier arrangements and dispatch timing are confirmed when we respond to your request.

When you request samples, tell us what you will use the cinnamon for and which grades you want to compare. If you need a sample from a specific lot, say so and we will confirm whether one is available.

Compare

C4 against the other grades.

All grades
Comparison of CeySpice Ceylon cinnamon grades
GradeTierMax. quill diameter
published reference
AppearanceBest forActions
AlbaFinest≤ 6 mmThin, tightly rolled quills; light golden to pale tanPremium retail sticks and specialty productsRequest price
C5 SpecialFine≤ 10 mmFine quills; golden brownRetail packs and quality-focused manufacturingRequest price
C5Standard≤ 12 mmMedium quills; golden to medium brownFood manufacturing, blends and grindingRequest price
C4 This pageValue≤ 16 mmThicker quills; medium brownGrinding, extraction and processingRequest price

Maximum quill diameters are from the Sri Lanka Export Development Board Ceylon Cinnamon GI guidebook for processors and traders (2022), shown as indicative guidance. Published grading references are indicative. The specification guaranteed for your shipment is the one confirmed in your quotation and approved sample. Specification revision 2026-10-17.

Ordering

How an order proceeds.

  1. Inquiry

    Grade, approximate quantity, destination and application.

  2. Quotation

    Pricing, minimum quantity, packing and dispatch dates in writing.

  3. Sample approval

    Your approved sample becomes the reference for the lot.

  4. Check and dispatch

    Grade, packing and weight checked; shipped from Colombo with export documents.

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