Author - Sang Linh

Vietnam cinnamon harvest in Lao Cai during the early Spring season

VIETNAM CINNAMON HARVEST UPDATE 2026: MARKET INSIGHTS FOR IMPORTERS

Crop quality improves in the North while prices soften in Central Vietnam As Vietnam enters the early months of the year, the cassia cinnamon harvest season, locally known as the Spring harvest (Vụ 3) is now underway across key growing regions. For spice importers, this is...
impact of Red Sea crisis on Vietnam spice exports

RED SEA DISRUPTION: WHAT SPICE IMPORTERS SHOULD EXPECT

Rising logistics risks, higher costs, let explore how Red Sea disruption affects spice importers? In recent months, disruptions across key maritime routes, particularly the Red Sea, have started to reshape global trade flows. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including concerns...
ginger supplier from Vietnam

GINGER SUPPLIER FROM VIETNAM: A PRACTICAL BUYING GUIDE FOR IMPORTERS

Ginger is one of those ingredients that appears simple, yet becomes increasingly complex once sourcing begins at scale. Products that look similar on the surface can behave very differently in processing, storage, and final applications. Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive sourcing origin thanks to its...
HOW TO CHOOSE CINNAMON STICKS

HOW TO CHOOSE CINNAMON STICKS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR BUYERS

Choosing cinnamon sticks sounds simple until you actually start sourcing them.  If you are an importer, manufacturer, or brand owner, learning how to choose cinnamon sticks correctly can help you avoid quality issues, control costs, and maintain product consistency across shipments. In this guide, we share practical,...
logistics for spice import

🚢 LCL vs FCL: Practical guide for spice importers testing new products

Understanding how logistics choices impact the quality of Vietnamese spices When sourcing spices from Vietnam, such as cassia cinnamon, star anise, black pepper, ginger, or cardamom, many importers begin with a trial order before transitioning to full-volume purchasing. In most cases, this trial quantity is small, making LCL...
Vietnam black pepper update on Nov 2025

Vietnam Black pepper price (Nov 21, 2025): US Tax exemption vs. Weather risks

EXPORTS REMAIN STABLE WHILE HEAVY RAIN RAISES SUPPLY CONCERNS Vietnam’s pepper market continues to show strong momentum as we move through November 2025. Prices remain stable at elevated levels, export demand is holding firm—especially from the United States—and Vietnam’s year-to-date export value has already surpassed the...
BROKEN CASSIA types and Grades

BROKEN CASSIA(CINNAMON): NOT ALL CASSIA PIECES ARE THE SAME

When global buyers think of Vietnamese cassia, they often imagine long, beautifully rolled sticks with high oil content and a rich sweet-spicy aroma. But another important category for industrial spice processing is broken cassia, a diverse group of cassia products used in powder production, extraction,...