About Us
Sri Lanka produces the best quality spices with exceptional aroma and taste and occupies a prominent place in the world spice trade not only now but in historical times dates back to early times where Arabs monopolized and run the trade. Because of this prestigious position Sri Lanka became attractive and famous in the western world.
The Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board was established under the special provision of Agricultural Act of 1972 and and by special gazette notification no. 2050/14 dated 20th December 2017, this was placed under the Ministry of Primary Industries.
Again on 13th January 2020 by special gazette notification no 2158/3, this was placed under the State Ministry of Export Agriculture.
The present Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board was re-established by a Cabinet paper no. 20/1590/326/014 on 10th November 2020 and is operating to date.
Hon. K. V. Samantha Vidyarathna
Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep
State Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi
Secretary, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Mr. W.A.W BANDARA
Chairman,Spices and Allied Product Marketing Board
The Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board was established in August 2021 as a solution to the issues faced by the farmers in remote areas when selling and promoting their produce. Established in the year of 1972, this Board existed as a dormant institution which was limited to a document until 2021.
The intention of the Board is to provide proper solutions to a number of issues including providing maximum prices to the farmer, a relief to the consumer as well as creating foreign market opportunities for quality spices and allied products, market research, coordination, regulation, maintaining nutrition and medicinal quality. Our Board’s model of a balanced portfolio with strong value-added businesses and operational excellence have been the key drivers of our commendable performance. As we continue to meet customers across Sri Lanka and the world, we remain convinced of the huge potential of the Board in the global market. The key will be our ability to remain relevant to our customers, farmers and other stakeholders understand their business needs and perform with rigor to meet those needs.
The Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board has set up 22 branches in Battaramulla, Madiwela, Nugegoda, Pambahinna, Ratnapura, Kalawana, Kiri Ella, Kotamulla and Pallebedda in mere one year. Negotiations have already been held with countries such as Nigeria, France, Russia, Bangladesh and Japan and the US State of California to seize international market opportunities for local spices. We as the Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board currently purchases over 20 million products a month and it has taken steps to expand its branch network across the country in the near future.
Our core strength comes from our intangible assets: our employees, our brands, and our products. As we continue to navigate the challenging environment around us, we must share a passion for our purpose of solving food and health issues by providing quality products worth for money. This shared passion, purpose and pursuit of operational excellence will allow the Spices and Allied Products Marketing Board to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.
I am grateful to the All Directors, Staff Members, Distributors and all the Stakeholders for their support and guidance for which we are able to achieve these commendable performances.
