Sri Lanka Launches Historic First Spice-Promotion Mission to China

Sri Lanka’s spice industry reached a new milestone this week with the successful completion of the first-ever promotional mission to China dedicated exclusively to Sri Lankan spices.

The initiative was led by the Spices & Allied Products Producers and Traders Association (SAPPTA) and formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) with the Yu Lin Spice Chamber of Commerce in China.

“This programme is a proud first for Sri Lanka, opening a direct gateway to one of the world’s largest consumer markets,” said Christopher Fernando, Chairman of SAPPTA. “Our partnership with Yu Lin Spice Chamber creates powerful opportunities for our growers, exporters, and processors to showcase the unmatched quality of Sri Lankan spices.”

The mission highlighted Sri Lanka’s premium range—Ceylon cinnamon, pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and other allied products—while fostering new trade links and global market access.

SAPPTA expressed special appreciation to Mr. Song Jun, President of the Yu Lin Spice Chamber of Commerce, for his leadership, and to Mrs. Nalika Kodokara of the Sri Lankan Embassy, whose support proved invaluable in making the event a success.

With this landmark event, SAPPTA aims to strengthen bilateral spice trade ties and reinforce Sri Lanka’s global reputation as the home of the world’s finest spices.