Ultra International B.V.
Product: Clove Oil
Typical Clove tree in Indonesia
Clove seedlings ready to be planted
Clove steams ready for processing
Clove Oil Indonesia Eugenia caryophyllata
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Description
The crude oil extracted from the leaves, bud and stem of this plant from the Myrtaceae family is steam distilled at the farms and further processed at our facilities to produce various grades of clove oil and its derivatives.
Clove trees are indigenous to Indonesia. Indonesia is also the largest consumer of clove bud, which is primarily used in the kretek cigarette industry. Due to this demand, farmers are using the remaining components of the clove tree to produce leaf and stem oils and their derivatives.
Clove trees thrive well under open conditions at high altitudes where there is a fair distribution of rainfall. Seedlings are planted in the centre of the pits during May and June at the onset of the monsoon and watered regularly.
Within Indonesia Java produces around 70% of all clove whilst Sulawesi has a growing 30% contribution.Clove has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The clove flower has powerful antiseptic qualities making it ideal for all kinds of treatment for cuts, bruises, bites and even fungal infections.
It is heavily used across the dentistry industry for its germicidal properties. As it has a numbing effect it can be used as a mild anaesthetic during procedures or to cure tooth and gum pain. You often smell clove in the air when visiting the dentist.
Clove is also used throughout the aromatherapy world, often to relieve the symptoms of stress as it is a know relaxant. It is also found in blends to aid restful sleep and for those with mild depressions.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata
- Origin: Indonesia
- Crop Season: May - September
- Plant/part used: Leaves, Bud, Steams
- Method of extraction: Steam Distillation
- TSCA CAS: Leaves 8000-34-8; Buds 8015-97-2; Steams 8015-98-3
- EINECS: 284-638-7
- Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish yellow mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Strong, spicy and penetrating
- Density: Leaves 1.034 -1.048
- Refractive index: Leaves 1.525- 1.535
- Optical rotation: Leaves -3º to 0.0
- Chemical constituents: Eugenol (80 or 85%), Caryophyllene, Alpha humulene, Caryophyllene oxide, Acetyl eugenol
- FEMA: Leaves 2325; Buds 2323; Steams 2328
- IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
- Allergens: Contains allergens
- Fragrance Usage: max. 8%
- Flavour Usage: max. 1200ppm
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Latest Market Information April 15, 2025
Indonesia is a major producer of clove oil. Its rich volcanic soil and tropical climate contribute to the high quality and quantity of oil production. Clove trees thrive in Indonesia’s tropical climate, requiring warm, humid conditions and well-distributed rainfall. They prefer fertile, well-drained soils. Clove production in Indonesia is widespread, but it primarily grows in Maluku Islands, Sulawesi, Java and Sumatra. While Maluku Islands is the key production area of cloves in Indonesia, Sulawesi has seen an increase in production in recent years.
Clove oil is derived from dried flower buds, leaves and stems of Syzygium aromaticum tree. Clove oil is widely used in the flavour industry, particularly in food and beverages. It is also used in dentistry for its antiseptic and analgesic properties. Clove oil is also incorporated in pharmaceutical products and is popular in the fragrance industry. The harvest has been plentiful in 2025. This could lead to a potential drop in prices. In 2024 the production volumes were between 4000-4500 tons..
Market prices : USD 20.00 (Eugenol) USD 18.00 (Clove Leaf) /kilo -
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