INDUSTRY
SPICES SECTOR
DATA
BOOK
SPICES SECTOR
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List of Contributors
01. Mr. A.H.M.U. Aruna Banadara - Director General
02. Miss. Samangika Abeysinghe - Acting Director
03. Mr. G.D.P. Munidasa - Acting Director
04. Miss. W.P. Kalyani - Deputy Director
05. Mr. B.A.K. Heshan - Statistician
06. Mr. P.A.N.C. Pathiraja - Development Officer
07. Mr. W.A.S.R. Jayawardhane - Development Officer
P.O.Box 570,73/1, Galle road, Colombo 03
Telephone : +94 11 2431342
E-mail :
[email protected]Website : www.industry.gov.lk
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Foreword
The 2023 Industrial Data Book represents our commitment to supporting industrialists as they face
current economic challenges and strive for sustainable development through improved decision-
making. This data book primarily concentrates on the statistical factors that impact economic
growth, particularly focusing on export expansion.
The statistical analyses presented in this data book are based on comprehensive statistical data
sourced from various institutions, including the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), the
Department of Customs (DoC), the Export Development Board (EDB) and the Central Bank of Sri
Lanka (CBSL).
Within this publication, you will find statistical references related to both exports and imports. This
includes tables featuring productivity indicators derived from manufacturing establishments and the
number of individuals employed in each sector, as well as statistics on key indicators of industrial
activity spanning from 2016 to 2020. The data also covers the value of outputs and output
components, intermediate consumption values, employment breakdowns by nature, economic
indicators categorized by industry class, and import and export statistics.
I extend my gratitude to Mr. Aruna Bandara, Director General of the Planning Division at the Ministry
of Industries, and his dedicated team for their unwavering support throughout this project. I would
also like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Kavishka Heshan, Statistician at the Ministry of
Industries, and his team members, Mr. Nirosh Chathuranga Pathiraja and Mr. Shamith Rashmika
Jayawardane, for their remarkable dedication and collaborative efforts with the DCS, which helped
make this data book a reality.
I firmly believe that the 2023 Industrial Data Book will play a crucial role in shedding light on current
and future productivity and economic growth trends within the industrial sectors. It has the
potential to significantly influence policymaking in the industry sectors and will be valuable to a wide
range of data consumers, including policymakers, economic planners, academics, researchers and
other interested parties in the future.
J.M. Thilaka Jayasundara
Secretary
Ministry of Industries
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Content
Page No :
Overview 01
Tables of Data and Graphs of Data 02 - 03
List of Tables
Table 1. Spices Import (2020-2022) 02
Table 2. Spices Products Export - (2020-2022) 02
Table 3. Spices Re-Export (2022) 03
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Overview
As of 2022, Sri Lanka continues to be a major producer Turmeric: Turmeric cultivation is also significant in
and exporter of spices, with a rich heritage in spice Sri Lanka, with the country producing around 3,000
cultivation and trade. Here is an overview of the spice metric tons of turmeric annually. Sri Lankan turmeric is
industry in Sri Lanka in 2022, including some key known for its vibrant color and earthy flavor, and it is
statistics: exported to various markets for use in culinary and
medicinal products.
Cinnamon: Sri Lanka remains one of the world's
largest producers and exporters of cinnamon. In 2022, Nutmeg and Mace: Sri Lanka produces
the country produced approximately 16,000 metric tons approximately 1,500 metric tons of nutmeg and mace
of cinnamon annually, accounting for a significant combined each year. These spices are grown primarily
portion of the global cinnamon market. in the central hills of the country and are exported for
use in culinary applications, as well as in the production
Black Pepper: Sri Lanka is also a major producer of of essential oils and perfumes.
black pepper, known for its high-quality pepper with
bold flavor and aroma. In 2022, the country produced Other Spices: In addition to the above-mentioned
around 30,000 metric tons of black pepper, making it spices, Sri Lanka also produces a variety of other spices,
one of the top producers in the world. including fenugreek, curry leaves, and ginger, among
others. These spices contribute to the country's diverse
Cloves: Clove cultivation in Sri Lanka continues to culinary heritage and are exported to markets around the
thrive, with the country producing an estimated 4,000 world.
metric tons of cloves annually. Sri Lankan cloves are
prized for their aromatic flavor and are exported to Overall, the spice industry plays a crucial role in Sri
various countries for use in culinary and medicinal Lanka's economy, providing employment opportunities
applications. for thousands of people and contributing significantly to
the country's export earnings. The continued cultivation
Cardamom: Sri Lankan cardamom, or "elaichi," and export of spices further solidify Sri Lanka's
remains highly sought after for its intense flavor and reputation as a leading producer of high-quality spices
aroma. The country produces approximately 2,000 on the global stage.
metric tons of cardamom annually, contributing
significantly to the global supply of this spice.
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Table 1: Spices Import (2020-2022)
2020 2021 2022
Description
Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.) Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.) Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.)
Pepper of the genius piper,
dried or crushed or ground
50,790,782 17,607,918,264 50,205,580 18,476,683,755 47,755,408 35,748,011,868
fruits of the genus capsicum
or of the genes Pimenta
Vanilla: Neither crushed nor
4,229 62,700,650 299 2,206,603 9 35,881
ground: Vanila pods
Cinnamon and cinnamon-
144 1,680,061 87 86,107 18,041 52,382,365
tree flowers
Cloves (whole fruit, cloves
- - 10,011 11,273,841 2 8,327
and stems)
Nutmeg, mace and
20,416 38,472,417 524 566,141 137 460,480
cardamoms
Seeds of anise, badian,
fennel, coriander, cumin or 25,601,760 5,064,532,454 25,227,593 6,069,470,371 15,189,627 6,606,847,455
caraway; juniper berries
Ginger, saffron, turmeric
(curcuma), thyme, bay
4,324,698 809,541,633 3,284,665 705,870,452 2,560,295 775,423,574
leaves, curry and other
spices
Grand Total 80,742,028 23,584,845,479 78,728,758 25,266,157,270 65,523,519 43,183,169,950
Source: Sri Lanka Customs
Table 2: Spices Products Export - (2020-2022)
2020 2021 2022
Description
Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.) Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.) Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.)
Pepper of the genius piper,
dried or crushed or ground
fruits of the genus 9,503,371 9,430,817,245 18,493,862 23,054,745,272 11,712,371 23,902,479,575
capsicum or of the genes
Pimenta
Vanilla: Neither crushed
624 25,726,958 1,432 30,459,577 853 49,016,302
nor ground: Vanila pods
Cinnamon and cinnamon-
18,721,832 38,218,806,221 18,813,519 45,879,168,502 18,298,194 71,716,168,633
tree flowers
Cloves (whole fruit, cloves
2,579,388 2,235,343,109 6,478,676 6,888,136,089 2,325,133 6,563,803,597
and stems)
Nutmeg, mace and
2,047,549 3,046,324,689 1,992,982 3,578,891,529 2,286,554 6,157,633,413
cardamon
Seeds of anise, badian,
fennel, coriander, cumin or 84,262 29,313,139 37,921 26,700,936 23,286 27,834,489
caraway; juniper berries
Ginger, saffron, turmeric
(curcuma), thyme, bay
1,278,102 1,047,490,164 1,403,137 1,386,706,968 1,116,819 1,710,619,756
leaves, curry and other
spices
Grand Total 34,215,128 54,033,821,525 47,221,530 80,844,808,873 35,763,210 110,127,555,765
Source: Sri Lanka Customs
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Table 3: Spices Re-Export (2022)
2022
Description
Qty (Kg) Value (Rs.)
Pepper of the genius piper, dried or
crushed or ground fruits of the
56,165 31,378,932
genus capsicum or of the genes
Pimenta
Vanilla: Neither crushed nor ground:
- -
Vanila pods
Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree
5 22,195
flowers
Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and
- -
stems)
Nutmeg, mace and cardamon 300 1,336,654
Seeds of anise, badian, fennel,
coriander, cumin or caraway; 55 116,019
juniper berries
Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma),
thyme, bay leaves, curry and other 626 808,352
spices
Grand Total 57,151 33,662,152
Source: Sri Lanka Customs
