HDDES Extracts (Pvt) Ltd is a premier Sri Lankan manufacturer and global exporter of high-quality spice extracts, essential oils, oleoresins, and other natural plant-based ingredients. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Colombo, HDDES has become one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted names in the value-added spice and botanical extracts industry. With over four decades of experience, the company leverages Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity and agricultural heritage to serve global markets across food, beverage, cosmetics, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Core Business
HDDES Extracts focuses on the extraction, distillation, processing, and export of natural ingredients derived primarily from spices, herbs, and botanicals indigenous to Sri Lanka. Its vertically integrated model ensures traceability from the farm level to the finished product. The company sources directly from certified farmers and cultivates select crops through its own plantations.
Its operations are divided into specialized divisions for spice powders, essential oils, oleoresins, hydrosols, coconut-based products, herbal extracts, and natural aromatic chemicals, ensuring product purity and customization according to client requirements.
Product and Service Offerings
HDDES offers a wide portfolio of natural products including:
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Spices:
- Cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon), black pepper, white pepper, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, mace, turmeric, dry ginger, chilli
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Essential Oils:
- Cinnamon bark oil, cinnamon leaf oil, citronella oil, cardamom oil, black pepper oil, clove oil, nutmeg oil
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Oleoresins:
- Spice oleoresins for flavoring, coloring, and medicinal uses
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Herbal & Floral Extracts:
- Extracts from neem, gotukola, nelli, sandalwood, and more
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Hydrolates:
- Aromatic distilled waters from cinnamon, citronella, and lemongrass
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Coconut Products:
- Virgin coconut oil (VCO), medium chain triglycerides (MCT oil)
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Tea Extracts:
- Instant black and green tea granules and powders
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Vanilla Products:
- Whole vanilla beans, ground vanilla, vanilla extract
These products are used across multiple industries, including food and beverage flavorings, cosmetics and personal care formulations, aromatherapy, and medicinal applications.
Specialization and Core USP
HDDES’s unique strength lies in its vertically integrated and sustainability-oriented operations. The company has developed proprietary extraction methods to retain the maximum volatile components and therapeutic value of raw materials. Its USPs include:
- Exclusive focus on 100% natural and traceable raw materials
- ISO 22000 and GMP certified manufacturing infrastructure
- In-house R&D and quality assurance labs
- Steam distillation units, CO2 extraction, and cold pressing facilities
- Commitment to sustainable sourcing and organic cultivation
HDDES is also one of the few global suppliers offering pure Ceylon cinnamon oil and oleoresin, prized for its mild yet complex aroma and therapeutic properties.
Financial Performance
Although the company does not publicly disclose detailed financial statements, insights from trade and industry data indicate:
- Estimated Revenue: USD 10–15 million annually
- Export Contribution: Over 80% of revenue from international trade
- Production Facilities: Multiple extraction plants and warehousing units spread across central and southern Sri Lanka
- Employees: Over 250 direct staff, with extended engagement of thousands of farmers
Its strong financial foundation supports continuous expansion into new product lines and markets.
Shipment and Export Records
Based on verified data from ImportYeti, Volza, and Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB):
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Top Export Markets:
- United States
- Germany
- Japan
- France
- United Kingdom
- India
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Products Frequently Exported: Cinnamon oil, virgin coconut oil, black pepper oil, cardamom oil, tea extracts
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Export Performance:
- Over 2,500 export consignments in the last five years
- 25+ countries served annually
The company’s established logistics capabilities allow for both bulk shipments and customized order fulfillment, including private label exports.
Target Markets
HDDES serves a wide spectrum of global industries:
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Nutraceutical and dietary supplement companies
- Personal care and cosmetics brands
- Fragrance houses and essential oil distributors
- Herbal and Ayurvedic product manufacturers
Its ability to customize product specifications and comply with international regulatory norms makes it a preferred partner for premium ingredient buyers.
Manufacturing Capabilities
HDDES operates advanced extraction and distillation facilities located strategically in spice-growing regions:
- Steam and water distillation for oils
- Solvent extraction for oleoresins
- CO2 and supercritical extraction technologies
- Cold pressing and mechanical filtering for coconut products
- On-site quality control laboratories with GC-MS and HPLC equipment
- Organic-certified production lines
The company maintains a strict quality control process across all stages, from sourcing to packaging.
Certifications and Compliance
HDDES adheres to global quality, food safety, and environmental standards:
- ISO 22000:2018
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- HACCP
- USDA Organic and EU Organic Certifications
- Kosher and Halal Certifications
- Sri Lanka Export Development Board Registered Exporter
These certifications reflect the company’s commitment to compliance, ethical sourcing, and customer assurance.
Customer Testimonials
Numerous international buyers rely on HDDES for premium quality and transparency:
“We’ve worked with HDDES for over a decade and trust them for our spice oils and extracts. Their product integrity and supply consistency set them apart in the global market.”
— Director, Herbal Extract Importer, Germany
Major Achievements
- Recognized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board as a top value-added spice exporter
- First Sri Lankan company to commercially offer organic certified Ceylon cinnamon bark oil
- Developed proprietary technology for MCT oil extraction with high lauric acid content
- Participated in global trade fairs including BioFach, Gulfood, and In-Cosmetics Global
HDDES Extracts (Pvt) Ltd remains a beacon of quality, sustainability, and innovation in Sri Lanka’s natural ingredients industry, consistently delivering value-added botanical products trusted by international markets.
