1931
01 / 08
Sherman De Silva & Company
Mr Sherman De Silva founds the company, which rises to become the largest exporter of spices, rubber and coconut in Sri Lanka.
About Us
A Sri Lankan spice export partner
SDS Spices (Pvt) Ltd sources, processes and exports premium Ceylon cinnamon and spices — connecting international buyers to origin with specification-led supply.
Who we are
From the vibrant isle of Sri Lanka
SDS Spices grows, sources, and exports a rich variety of spices, both organic and non-organic unique to the vibrant isle of Sri Lanka.
We operate 70,000sqft of dedicated factory space across two facilities in Kosgoda, nestled along the beautiful southern coast — right in the heart of Sri Lanka’s renowned cinnamon-growing region. From these prime locations, we manage the cleaning, processing, packing, and storage of our spices.
Each year, we supply over 1 million kilos of premium Ceylon cinnamon and more than half a million kilos of black pepper, along with substantial volumes of other spices, to customers around the world, upholding our commitment to quality, traceability, and authenticity.
The operation behind the offer
Everything a buyer relies on — grade, cut, moisture, packing and paperwork — is agreed before production starts and produced under one roof.
70,000sqft
Dedicated factory space across two facilities in Kosgoda, on Sri Lanka's southern coast.
1m+kg
Premium Ceylon cinnamon supplied to customers around the world each year.
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Core processes run in-house, from cleaning, grading, and Steam Sterilization through to packing.
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Export destinations served across 5 world regions.
Charting progress
The SDS story, chapter by chapter
From origin sourcing to a finished consumer brand — the chapters that define how SDS works today.
Processing capability
From raw material to export-ready
Six core processes run in-house, each documented against the buyer's specification — so a change of grade, cut or pack format is a production decision, not a new supply chain.
Cleaning & Grading
Removal of foreign matter and separation to consistent grades.
Steam Sterilization
Microbial reduction without irradiation, preserving flavour.
Precision Grinding
Milling to a specified mesh and bulk density.
Blending
Homogeneous multi-ingredient blends to recipe.
Tea-Bag Cutting
Uniform cut sizes for tea and infusion.
Bulk, Retail & Vacuum Packing
Export bulk through retail-ready and vacuum formats.
Sustainability & community
Cleaner farming, cleaner power
Sustainability sits inside the operation rather than beside it — in how the estates are farmed, how the warehouses are powered, and what the business puts back into the places it works.
- Both warehouses run on solar
- Our two Kosgoda warehouses operate on solar power, cutting the carbon footprint of processing and storage and backing our commitment to renewable energy.
- A certified organic estate
- With cinnamon at our core we pioneer clean farming through a certified organic estate and a GMP-compliant processing hub, and our programme helps local farmers adopt eco-conscious, hygienic cultivation practices.
- Partnerships, not spot buying
- From farm to pack we work with trusted growers across Sri Lanka's spice belt. Those long partnerships hold quality steady while supporting fair trade and mindful sourcing.
- Investing where we work
- Community engagement is part of the business: among other work, we funded a professional sound system for a nearby school so it could upgrade its auditorium for lessons and cultural events.
Vision & mission
What we are building
Vision
To be the company that is the preferred supplier for safe, sustainable tropical spices and herbs — a company that improves the quality of the environment and the communities where we live and work.
Mission
To work closely with our customers with honesty and integrity, providing sustainable product solutions through extensive local knowledge built over decades of working closely with farmers and local suppliers around the country.
Quality & certifications
Certifications and registration
SDS has supplied these marks for presentation. Current scheme or registration details, facility and product scope, and validity are confirmed through the supporting documents during buyer qualification.
Food safety & quality management
Request supporting details →Certification marks supplied by SDS; current site, scope and validity are confirmed from the certificate on request.
BRCGS Food Safety
FSSC 22000
ISO 22000
HACCP
GMP
Organic certification
Request supporting details →Organic marks supplied by SDS; certified products, operator scope and validity are confirmed from the certificate on request.
USDA Organic
EU Organic
JAS Organic
Export & business registration
Request supporting details →Registration mark supplied by SDS. FDA registration is not a product approval or certification; current establishment details are confirmed on request.
FDA Registered
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