01 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Tea Country
Sri Lanka’s highland tea country reflects the elevation and regional identities behind Ceylon tea.
From Sri Lanka
Rooted in Sri Lanka. Made to be discovered.
Discover Ceylon cinnamon, Sri Lankan spices, Ceylon tea, botanicals and tropical fruit through a clearer view of origin, product character and buyer requirements.
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan Origin
Elevation, climate and cultivation shape the island.
The island behind the name
A small island. Remarkably varied character.
Across Sri Lanka, changing elevation, rainfall and agro-climatic regions shape a remarkably varied agricultural landscape—from tea country and spice-growing areas to tropical fruit and botanicals.
Discover the CeyLanka story 02 Discover the Island
From landscape to character
One island. Many agricultural stories.
Four views into Sri Lanka’s agricultural identity—tea country, spices, tropical fruit and fresh botanicals.
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02 Mirissa, Sri Lanka Spice Character
Cinnamon, pepper, cloves, cardamom and other spices reveal a distinctive part of Sri Lanka’s agricultural identity.
03 Kandy, Sri Lanka Tropical Colour
Pineapple, mango, papaya, rambutan and other tropical fruits add colour and seasonality to the island’s produce.
04 Badulla, Sri Lanka Fresh Botanicals
Moringa, curry leaves, lemongrass and other botanicals extend the island’s natural-product story beyond tea and spices.
03 Sourcing with clarity
For international buyers
Before the quotation
Good sourcing starts with better questions.
Before a product becomes part of an international supply chain, buyers need clarity around product identity, specifications, documentation, testing, packaging and the requirements of the destination market.
Requirements vary by product, buyer and destination. The information below is guidance, not a substitute for shipment-specific regulatory verification.
Tea warehouse Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
What to clarify
Open a topic to review the information that may shape a more precise international sourcing discussion.
01 Product identity & origin Define the product precisely before specifications, documentation or commercial terms are discussed.
Useful points to clarify
- Product or common name and intended use
- Botanical name where relevant
- Variety, cultivar or product identity where applicable
- Required form such as whole, cut, ground, dried or fresh
- Country and regional origin information where relevant
- HS classification to be confirmed for the actual product
- Buyer requirements relating to origin declarations
- Protected or origin-specific terminology only where legitimately applicable
02 Quality, safety & testing Quality requirements should be defined against the actual product, buyer specification and destination market.
Useful points to clarify
- Grade, form, mesh, moisture or physical specification where applicable
- Microbiological requirements specified by the buyer or destination
- Pesticide residue and MRL requirements where relevant
- Mycotoxin, contaminant or heavy-metal limits where relevant
- Required analytical methods or testing parameters
- Certificate of Analysis or laboratory report where requested
- Inspection or sampling requirements where applicable
- Acceptance criteria agreed for the particular product or consignment
03 Packaging, labelling & traceability Packaging and label requirements can differ significantly between bulk trade, retail supply and destination markets.
Useful points to clarify
- Bulk or retail packaging requirement
- Pack size, net weight and packaging material
- Lot or batch identification
- Country-of-origin declaration where required
- Shelf-life and storage information
- Ingredient and allergen information where applicable
- Destination-language and mandatory label requirements
- Traceability information required by the buyer or market
04 Export & destination documentation Documentation depends on the commodity, shipment, buyer and importing country. Official references are provided below.
Useful points to clarify
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of Origin where applicable
- Phytosanitary documentation for relevant plant products
- Fumigation or treatment documentation where required
- Health or food-export documentation where applicable
- Quality or conformity documentation where applicable
- Customs declaration and HS-code requirements
- Destination-country permits, import conditions and shipment documents
Official export references
Reviewed 25 Aug 2026
Sri Lankan export resources, organised for buyers and exporters.
Important
These are reference copies of official or export-support documents. Their presence does not mean CeyLanka Naturals holds the registration, certification or approval described in a document. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority and the destination market before use.
01 Sri Lanka Export Development Board
General exporter guidance and the EDB export procedure set.
General Guidance to Export
General Sri Lankan exporter guidance covering registration, documentation and the export process.
Download PDFExport Process Map
A process-map reference covering the exporter journey from registrations and permits through shipment.
Download PDFExport Procedure — language editions
Use the official language edition appropriate to the reader. We do not create unofficial translations of government material.
English English
Sri Lanka Export Development Board Export Procedure — English edition.
Download PDFසිංහල Sinhala
Sri Lanka Export Development Board Export Procedure — Sinhala edition.
Download PDFதமிழ் Tamil
Sri Lanka Export Development Board Export Procedure — Tamil edition.
Download PDF02 Origin & preferential trade
Department of Commerce references covering Certificates of Origin and the EU GSP / REX framework.
Handbook for Exporters on Obtaining Certificates of Origin
Department of Commerce reference covering Certificates of Origin, rules of origin and related exporter procedures.
Download PDFEU GSP / Registered Exporter (REX)
REX documentation
These resources relate to preferential-origin procedures where REX is applicable. They do not indicate that CeyLanka Naturals is REX registered or that a particular shipment qualifies for preferential treatment.
REX Instructions
Instructions relating to registration and certification of origin under the EU GSP Registered Exporter system.
Download PDFREX-1 — Registration Application
Exporter-side registration form associated with the REX registration process.
Download PDFREX-2 — Product & HS Code List
Operational form associated with product and HS-code information.
Download PDFREX-3 — Statement on Origin
Reference material relating to the statement-on-origin documentation used within the applicable REX framework.
Download PDFREX-4 — Shipment Data
Operational shipment-data form used within the applicable REX administration process.
Download PDFStatement on Origin specimens
Official specimen references for different origin/cumulation situations. The correct wording and eligibility must be confirmed for the actual transaction.
03 Plant health & phytosanitary
NPQS references relevant to tea, spices, fruits, vegetables and other plant products.
Application for a Phytosanitary Certificate
NPQS application reference for phytosanitary certification of relevant plant and plant-product exports.
Download PDFGeNS Company Registration Application — 2026
Company registration form associated with Sri Lanka's Generic ePhyto National System.
Download PDF
Destination-specific
View current NPQS export requirements
Phytosanitary conditions are determined by the importing country's requirements and the actual commodity. A downloaded form alone does not establish eligibility to export.
04 Tea & spice-specific references
Tea Exporter & Packer — New Registration Application & Guideline
Sri Lanka Tea Board registration reference for tea exporters and packers.
Download PDFSpices Registration Procedure
Department of Commerce reference concerning registration/supporting-document requirements for spices.
Download PDF05 Food safety & pre-export quality
Food Export Establishment Registration Application
Ministry of Health / Food Control Administration Unit exporter-registration reference.
Download PDFCinnamon Inspection & Sampling Procedure
SLSI pre-export inspection and sampling reference relevant particularly to cinnamon consignments.
Download PDFPre-Export Inspection Process Flowchart
SLSI process-flow reference for the Pre-Export Inspection Scheme.
Download PDF06 EU agricultural-export reference
Exporting Agricultural Products to the European Union
Practical reference for Sri Lankan suppliers considering agricultural-product exports to the EU. Current destination requirements must still be verified.
Download PDF07 Sri Lanka Customs — live resources
Live links instead of archived copies
Customs procedures, tariff information, HS classifications and ASYCUDA guidance can change. These resources therefore link directly to Sri Lanka Customs rather than mirroring potentially stale copies.
Exporting Goods Current Sri Lanka Customs guidance for exporter registration, declarations, permits, examinations and export procedures. National Export Tariff Current Customs reference for tariff and HS-code related export information. ASYCUDA & Exporter Registration Current ICT Directorate resources for ASYCUDA access, exporter registration and CusDec guidance. Commodity Classification Official Customs classification guidance when an HS classification requires clarification.
05 Certifications & buyer programmes A buyer may require management systems, sustainability programmes or product certifications, but availability must be verified.
Useful points to clarify
- HACCP-based food-safety requirements where requested
- FSSC 22000, BRCGS or IFS where a buyer specifically requires them
- GLOBALG.A.P. or equivalent requirements for relevant fresh produce
- Organic certification where commercially required
- Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or sustainability programmes where relevant
- Product-specific marks or registrations only when legitimately authorised
- Current certificate scope and validity should always be verified
- No certification should be assumed from product origin alone
06 Commercial & logistics brief Once the technical requirement is clear, the enquiry can move into quantity, timing, shipping and commercial terms.
Useful points to clarify
- Requested quantity and unit
- One-off or recurring requirement
- Packaging configuration
- Destination country and destination port
- Preferred Incoterm where applicable
- Target shipment or delivery period
- Sample requirements
- Other commercial or logistics requirements
Product. Origin. Requirement. Destination.
A clearer brief makes the first sourcing conversation more useful.04Featured products
Selected from the CeyLanka catalogue
A first look at the range
Sri Lankan produce. Selected for international sourcing.
Start with five anchor products from the CeyLanka catalogue: Ceylon cinnamon, black pepper, Ceylon tea, moringa and pineapple. Availability, specifications, packing and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual enquiry.
Request-based sourcing
Ceylon Cinnamon
Sri Lankan true cinnamon for international B2B sourcing, with grade, form, packing and shipment requirements confirmed for each buyer and destination.
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Black Pepper
Sri Lankan black pepper for international B2B sourcing, with grade, density, processing form, quality specification, packing and destination requirements confirmed for each enquiry.
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Ceylon Tea
Sri Lankan-origin Ceylon Tea for international B2B sourcing, with tea type, grade, regional character, quality specification, packing and destination requirements confirmed for each enquiry.
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Sri Lankan Moringa
Sri Lankan moringa for international B2B sourcing, with leaf form, processing, quality specification, packing and destination requirements confirmed for each enquiry.
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Sri Lankan Pineapple
Sri Lankan pineapple for international B2B sourcing, with variety, fruit size, maturity, quality grade, packing, cold-chain and destination requirements confirmed for each enquiry.
Product availability and specifications are confirmed per enquiry.
Pricing remains request-based while origin, quantity, packing, destination and shipment requirements are being established. 05 Buyer pathway
From product identity to a clearer buyer brief
A clearer sourcing brief
From origin to requirement.
A useful sourcing conversation starts with the product itself: what it is, what form is required, where it is going and what the buyer needs it to meet. Commercial detail follows that brief.
Start with what is needed. Confirm the rest against the actual enquiry.
Commercial and operational details—including MOQ, packing, certifications, lead times and documentation—must be verified for the actual product, destination and requirement.
Origin context Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
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Stage 01
Identify the product
Start with a precise product identity so the requirement is not built around assumptions.
ProductForm or varietyIntended use - 02
Stage 02
Define the requirement
Set the technical and commercial brief around what the buyer actually needs.
Quality or specificationQuantityPacking requirement - 03
Stage 03
Set the destination context
Import conditions, labelling and documentation can change from one market and product to another.
Destination countryDestination or portBuyer requirements - 04
Stage 04
Build the enquiry
Bring the requirement together before availability, specifications and commercial terms are confirmed.
Required timingSample needsLogistics context
The first brief
Six details make an enquiry much clearer.
A concise starting brief helps separate known requirements from details that still need to be established.
01 Product identity
02 Form / variety
03 Quantity
04 Packing
05 Destination
06 Required timing
06 Our beginning
A new Sri Lankan natural-products story
Founder Asitha Silva CeyLanka Naturals
The story starts here
A new Sri Lankan story. Built with intention.
CeyLanka Naturals is a new Sri Lankan venture founded by Asitha Silva, created to present the island's spices, tea, botanicals and tropical produce with a stronger sense of origin and clearer information for international buyers.
The idea is straightforward: begin with the product, understand what the buyer actually requires, and confirm the details that matter instead of building a sourcing conversation around broad assumptions.
From Ceylon cinnamon and black pepper to Ceylon tea, moringa and tropical fruit, CeyLanka is being shaped as a distinctly Sri Lankan natural-products brand with an international outlook.
This is the beginning of the CeyLanka journey. Rooted in Sri Lanka. Built for what comes next.
What shapes the brand
Clear from the beginningOrigin with context
Present Sri Lankan products with a clearer sense of where they come from and what makes them distinct.
Information before promises
Build sourcing conversations around product details that can be understood, checked and confirmed.
Buyer requirements first
Start with the actual product, specification and destination rather than assuming one solution fits every enquiry.