Cinnamon
Overview
Vietnam is the world’s fourth-largest cinnamon producer behind China, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, yet the leading cinnamon exporter in the world. Global demand for cinnamon, especially organic cinnamon, is increasing rapidly, however exports from leading cinnamon-producing countries have not yet increased to meet that demand.
While cinnamon production in Vietnam, particularly in Lao Cai province, has expanded significantly, there is potential to further increase income and productivity, especially for ethnic minority women. GREAT aims to support this growth by improving sector coordination, policy, and market access for cinnamon producers, with a focus on empowering women and ethnic minority groups in Lao Cai province.
Key interventions
The following intervention areas support the inclusive and sustainable development of the cinnamon sector in Lao Cai province:
Support for sector expansion through better connection between government, the private sector and producers to strengthen producer groups including cooperatives, build the competitiveness of the sector and attract investment
Promote sustainable cinnamon production among the government, businesses, cooperatives and growers
Improve linkages and supply chain governance within the cinnamon sector
Expected outcomes
The Lao Cai Cinnamon and Anise Association has improved management capacity
4,800 hectares of sustainable cinnamon, including organic cinnamon are developed
4,000 farmer households are trained to improve technical capacity in production and service provision
2,800 households have increased income
15% increase in the number of women participating in household expense decision-making
80% of women participating in production or services provision have confidence in their technical capacity
