Cinnamon Forests of Kerinci

Kerinci's cinnamon forests produce 40% of Indonesia's cassia cinnamon bark, a share that surpasses #1's nutmeg output by 15% in annual tonnage. The highlands of Sumatra yield bark from trees grown in ancient agroforestry systems, with each tree generating 3 kilograms of bark per harvest cycle. At $6 per kilogram in 2026, it's 20% cheaper than the average imported cassia, and the region's 200-year-old farming traditions are faster than the typical rival's modern plantations. The 2,500 hectares of Kerinci groves supply over 500 tons annually, a data point that highlights its sustained relevance.