Abstract: As a characteristic economic forest tree species in China, the planting area and annual output of Cinnamomum cassia Presl are the first in the world. The distribution area of cinnamon in Guangxi is 149 000 hm² and that in Guangdong is 89 000 hm², accounting for more than 95% of the country's total area. Cinnamon is not only a famous spice but also a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, which has a very high economic value, and developing Cinnamon industry is of great significance for increasing farmers' income and maintaining the health of China. In this paper, the resource quantity, distribution and utilization of cinnamon were reviewed, The main products and processing technology status, product quality control and its analysis and testing methods were introduced. The future development trend of the industry was analyzed. Countermeasures and measures for industrial development such as strengthen the construction of cinnamon standardized demonstration base, improve supply capacity of high-quality resource, improve the technical level of cinnamon processing and utilization and extent the industry chain, cultivate leading cinnamon enterpries and improve market competitiveness of products, were put forward.It provides some ideas for the sustainable development of the processing and utilization industry of cinnamon resources in China.