Ceylon's Finest. Delivered Direct.
Trade-grade coconut and spice from Sri Lanka's oldest estates, brought to importers, manufacturers, and specialty distributors across North America.
A Trade House,
Not a Broker
Boston Merchant Co represents two producing countries across a combined fifteen-plus years of supply chain relationships. We are the direct link between Sri Lanka's oldest cinnamon and coconut estates and the importers, manufacturers, and specialty distributors across North America who demand verified origin, consistent quality, and full-container economics.
Every provision we carry is traceable to its estate of origin. Every lot ships with a full documentation package — Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, Organic Certificate where applicable, and MSDS on request. No spot-market sourcing. No unmarked intermediaries. No ambiguity about what you are importing.
"The spice trade built the fortunes of the ancient world. We respect its history by dealing only in its finest contemporary expressions."
— The Trade Desk, Boston Merchant CoThe Full Catalogue
Wholesale-grade, estate-sourced, certified. Available in bulk, retail-ready, and private-label packing.
Long before the spice routes became trade routes, Ceylon cinnamon was the most coveted substance in the known world. Ancient Egyptians used it in embalming; Arab traders guarded their sources as state secrets; medieval European prices for true cinnamon rivalled those for precious metals. When the Portuguese reached Ceylon in 1505, they were not exploring — they were hunting this single commodity.
The Dutch followed, establishing the most ruthless spice monopoly in history, burning cinnamon to control supply and executing those who removed it without licence. Three empires fought over the same coastal lowland forests of Sri Lanka — and for good reason. Cinnamomum zeylanicum grows wild and cultivated nowhere else on earth in its true form. Every other variety sold as cinnamon is cassia: a related but categorically inferior bark.
"What reaches you from Boston Merchant Co is the same cinnamon the Portuguese sailed ten thousand miles to control. It has not changed. Only the supply chain has improved."
Our true Ceylon cinnamon is harvested from the Cinnamomum zeylanicum belt of Sri Lanka's western province, hand-rolled by families who have worked this craft for generations. Quill grades include C4, C5, and the rare Alba classification. Ground powder is milled from certified-origin bark, tested for low-coumarin compliance. Available organic and conventional, in bulk and private-label packing.
From Estate to Examination
We do not broker spot-market goods. Every provision moves through direct, documented partnerships with estates and producers whose families have tended these lands for generations. That continuity is not a marketing claim — it is the reason our quality specifications are met, lot after lot.
Selective Hand Harvest
Ceylon cinnamon is harvested by hand by trained artisans who have learned the craft from their families. Only mature inner-bark shoots are selected, cut, and transported immediately to the rolling station to preserve volatile-oil integrity.
Grading & Processing
At the mill, product is graded by hand to C4, C5, and Alba quill standards, or dried and milled to specification for powder. Coconut products are processed in dedicated HACCP-certified facilities to prevent cross-contamination.
Independent Laboratory Testing
Every lot is tested by an accredited third-party laboratory before shipment. Tests cover moisture content, volatile oil levels, coumarin content on cinnamon, curcumin percentage on turmeric, microbial limits, and heavy metal compliance.
Full Documentation Package
Each shipment departs Colombo Port with a complete documentation set: Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, HACCP declaration, Organic Certificate (where applicable), Certificate of Analysis, and MSDS on request. Nothing ships without full paper.
Trade Terms &
Documentation
Straightforward terms for serious trade relationships. Full documentation, certified-origin lots, and logistics support from Boston to your warehouse.
Payment Arrangements
- L/C at sight for new trade accounts
- 30% TT deposit with balance against Bill of Lading
- Open account available for verified long-standing partners
- Wire transfer accepted in USD, EUR, and GBP
Minimum Orders
- 500 kg minimum per SKU on standard grades
- FCL from 20 MT per container
- Mixed containers available on select lines
- Private label packing from 100 kg per SKU
Production & Shipping
- 21–28 days from order confirmation for standard grades
- 35–45 days for certified organic lots
- CIF, FOB, and EXW terms negotiable
- Colombo Port departure; worldwide delivery
Standard Document Set
- Certificate of Origin (country-certified)
- Phytosanitary Certificate on all vegetable-origin goods
- Organic Certificate (USDA and EU available)
- Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, fumigation cert on request
Open a Trade Account
We work exclusively with importers, distributors, food manufacturers, and private-label brands. Submit your trade enquiry below and a member of our trade desk will respond within one business day.
Please include your intended order volumes and certifications required so we can prepare an accurate specification and pricing response.
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