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Palmarosa Oil India Cymbopogon martini

  • Description

    Palmarosa oil is extracted from Cymbopogon martini of the Gramineae family and can also be known as East Indian and Turkish geranium.

    The main growing areas in India are said to be the wetlands in the provinces of India, as well as Nepal. It is a slow growing grass which flowers over a 3 month period. Only the flower can it be harvested.

    Palmarosa is high in geraniol which is not only used for its rose-like smell but for a number of medicinal and household uses. Palmarosa oil has been shown to be an effective antifungal and mosquito repellent. As for its popular rose-like odour it can be found in many cosmetics and soaps.

    In 2014 Indian exports were around 30MT of palmarosa significantly down from 45MT in 2013. This could be largely due to a poor season leading to price increases. The USA is the largest importers of Indian palmarosa, contributing to around 35-40% of annual sales. Europe collectively is larger with 50% of the global sales with France taking around half of the total amount.

     

  • Product Details

    • Botanical name: Cymbopogon martini
    • Origin: India
    • Crop Season: January - June
    • Plant/part used: Grass
    • Method of extraction: Steam distillation
    • TSCA CAS: 8014-19-5
    • EINECS CAS: 84649-81-0
    • EINECS: 283-461-2
    • INCI Name: Cymbopogon martini (palmarosa) Oil
    • Appearance: Light yellow to yellow mobile liquid
    • Organoleptic Properties: Sweet, floral, slightly dry with hints of rose
    • Density: 0.879 - 0.892
    • Refractive index: 1.474 - 1.477
    • Optical rotation: -2° to +3°
    • Chemical constituents: Geraniol, gernayl acetate, linalool, caryophyllene, trans-beta ocimene
    • Fragrance usage: max. 8%
    • Flavour usage: max. 15 ppm
    • IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
    • Allergens: Contains fragrance allergens
  • Latest Market Information October 24, 2024

    Palmarosa oil is extracted via steam distillation from dried leaves of  the palmarosa plant. The primary component of palmarosa oil is geraniol, which is extremely popular as an ingredient in perfumes. Palmarosa oil leaves a long-lasting rose note and is popularly used in niche perfumes.

    There is hardly any availability of the oil in the market.  The Majority of farmers have ceased production due to poor demand in the last couple of years. Even though demand has seen a spurt since December 2023, there is limited stock since production is negligible.

    Market prices : USD 55.00 /kilo
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