Sri Lanka’s spice industry completed its first-ever promotional mission to China dedicated exclusively to Sri Lankan spices.

The initiative was led by the Spices and Allied Products Producers and Traders Association (SAPPTA) and formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) 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 SAPPTA Chairperson Christopher Fernando. “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 Yu Lin Spice Chamber of Commerce President Song Jun for his leadership, and to Nalika Kodokara of the Sri Lankan Embassy, whose support proved invaluable in making the event a success.