Knuckles Valley Australia | Organic Ceylon Cinnamon

Beckenham · Western Australia

Based in Western Australia. Connected to Sri Lanka.

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Our story

Australian Born, Rooted in Sri Lanka

Founded in Australia by Chartered Engineer Pradeep Walawe, Knuckles Valley connects Australian innovation with organic Ceylon cinnamon, traditional craftsmanship and a shared care for nature.

From our head office in Beckenham, Western Australia, to Godamuna Estate in Sri Lanka, our story connects people, cultures and the land. Conservation, learning and thoughtful cultivation help shape what comes next.

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From our estate to your kitchen

Shop Ceylon cinnamon

Quills, powder, tea and oils from our own estate, with free standard delivery Australia-wide.

Knuckles Valley Alba Grade Ceylon cinnamon sticks in an open 50 g kraft gift box

Alba Grade Ceylon Cinnamon Quills – Luxury Box

Quills

$35.95

Our finest grade: slender hand-rolled quills with a warm, subtly sweet flavour and hints of citrus and honey, presented in a gift box.

Black stand-up pouch of Knuckles Valley True Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks with a kraft paper label

Continental Grade Ceylon Cinnamon Quills

Quills

Hand-rolled quills that keep the natural oils and deep, warming aroma of true Ceylon cinnamon. A versatile stick for sweet and savoury cooking.

Pure Ceylon Cinnamon Fine Powder

Powder

Finely milled from premium quillings for a warm, subtly sweet fragrance and a refined depth of flavour in every sprinkle.

Knuckles Valley Ceylon Cinnamon Drink box of 25 herbal tea sachets

Ceylon Cinnamon Drink – 25 Herbal Tea Sachets

Tea

$23.95

A caffeine-free infusion of pure Ceylon cinnamon bark, with a soft floral aroma and a warm, subtly sweet taste. Enjoy it hot or chilled.

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Our direction

A future shaped by care.

Australian innovation, Sri Lankan craftsmanship and a shared responsibility for the living world.

Our vision

Thriving landscapes and communities, where cultivation, conservation and learning grow together.

Our mission

To connect Australian innovation with Sri Lankan craftsmanship, protect biodiversity through responsible agriculture, and share knowledge that helps people care for the land.

Our purpose in action

What guides us

What matters to us.

Four commitments shape how we work, care and grow.

Quality

Organic cinnamon, traditional craftsmanship and care in every detail, rooted in our Sri Lankan heritage.

Integrity

Thoughtful cultivation and relationships built on trust, responsibility and care for the people around us.

Visitors and a Knuckles Valley team member among plantation greenery beneath palm trees

People

Supporting the people behind our work through opportunity, practical knowledge and strong community relationships.

Nature

Caring for the land through responsible cultivation, sustainable agriculture and respect for living landscapes.

Life on the estate

A closer connection to the land.

From plantation walks to cinnamon craftsmanship, discover the people and places that bring our Sri Lankan story to life.

Walk the plantation

Explore cinnamon cultivation, diverse crops and the care that goes into a living landscape.

Meet the craftsmanship

Discover the knowledge behind cinnamon processing, from skilled hands to the finished pack.

Learn from the land

See how healthy soil, new growth and shared knowledge connect farming with conservation.

Explore our estates & experiences

Visitors and the Knuckles Valley team planting a young tree on a wooded hillside — Small details. A living landscape.

Caring for the land

Healthy soil. Living landscapes.

Inspired by the biodiversity of the Sinharaja region, our approach connects regenerative farming with conservation. Agroforestry, habitat protection and care for soil and water guide the way we manage our Sri Lankan landscapes.

Regeneration from the ground up

Cinnamon-wood biochar and composted leaves return valuable material to the soil. Leaf-oil steam distillation and the reuse of processing by-products form part of our approach to making better use of each harvest.

Room for biodiversity

Integrating trees within our plantations creates habitat, helps protect soil and supports resilient landscapes. Beekeeping at Godamuna adds another connection between cultivation and the natural world.

Compassion in action

Opportunity begins with people.

The communities around our estates are part of the Knuckles Valley story. Our work brings together local livelihoods, practical skills and the confidence to grow.

Supporting local livelihoods

We create employment opportunities for surrounding villages and support women through fair working conditions and skills development.

Sharing practical knowledge

We are developing learning spaces for schools, universities, researchers and nature enthusiasts to explore biodiversity and responsible land management.

Three visitors among young plants at Knuckles Valley, with wooded hills behind them — People and the land. A shared story.

Our standards

Care you can trace.

Certificates issued to Knuckles Valley Plantations (Pvt) Ltd, our Sri Lankan operation, alongside its company registration. Certification applies to the scope and dates shown in each document.

Good Agricultural Practices

SL-GAP for cinnamon

SLS 1523 Part 3 for cinnamon-based products, covering one 10-acre production site at Godamuna.

Department of Cinnamon Development, Sri Lanka

Printed validity
26 June 2025 – 25 June 2027

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Cinnamon production & processing

EU organic certification

Production, preparation and export of the cinnamon, cinnamon sticks and cinnamon powder listed in the certificate.

Control Union Certifications B.V. (LK-BIO-149)

Printed validity
31 March 2026 – 16 February 2027

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Sri Lankan incorporation

Company registration

Incorporated as a private limited company under Sri Lanka’s Companies Act No. 7 of 2007.

Registrar of Companies, Sri Lanka

Incorporated
24 January 2022

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Pradeep Walawe, founder of Knuckles Valley

Meet our founder

A personal story. A shared future.

Chartered Engineer Pradeep Walawe founded Knuckles Valley in Australia. His connection to Sri Lankan cinnamon traditions brings a respect for purity, culture and craftsmanship to the company’s work.

Heritage with a purpose

Inspired by Sri Lanka’s natural landscapes and supported by Australian innovation, he connects research, development and careful production with a commitment to people and nature.