Kerala is the world's first and largest producer of cinnamon. The state's tropical climate and fertile soil in the Western Ghats provide ideal conditions for growing high-quality cinnamon. Kerala's production of this aromatic spice, known for its warm, sweet flavor, plays a key role in both the domestic and global spice markets. The cinnamon tree, native to the region, is cultivated for its bark, which is harvested and processed into the familiar cinnamon sticks or ground powder used in cooking, baking, and traditional medicine.