Abstract:
The spice export of Sri Lanka has on the value addition, product and market diversification and
catering to the high-end market to enhance foreign exchange eamings of the country. The overall
objective of this study was to study and analyze exporl for Sri Lankan cinnamon, pepper,
cardamom, cloves and nutmeg and mace. The specific objectives are to 1) To identify the trend
in spice export quantity and value from Sri Lanka. 2) To identify and analyze the producer's and
expott prices of spices. This study used mainly secondary data. Secondary data collected from
Central Bank Annual Reports (2010-2019), Department of Exporl Agriculture and various
sources. Results of the analysis showed that there was positive correlation in export quantity,
export value; export prices and producer's prices in all five major spices crop from 2010-2019.
(Cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg and mace)
