Sri Lanka is known for producing various essential oils that are derived from aromatic plants and herbs found in the country's diverse landscape and climate. Some of the essential oils produced in Sri Lanka include:
Cinnamon oil: Sri Lanka is one of the largest producers of true cinnamon in the world, and the extraction of cinnamon leaf oil is a significant part of the country's essential oil industry. Oil is extracted from cinnamon bark, leaf and leaves have high demand in the international market Cinnamon leaf oil is valued for its warm and spicy aroma and is used in aromatherapy and perfumery.