Eucalyptus requires high-temperature areas to flourish. Sunlight and shelter from cold winds are imperative for its growth. It is averse to ground that retains moisture and requires welldrained soil. Alkaline-rich soil is also harmful for eucalyptus growth. Ph levels from neutral to acidic are ideal for the tree. Oil is extracted from fresh eucalyptus trees. It is popularly used in cough and cold products to ease congestion. It is also used in mouthwashes, creams, and ointments to release muscle and joint pain. Export volumes in 2023 were the lowest in a decade, 7.3% lower than the previous year. There is limited interest amongst farmers for the product due to the low price it is fetching in the market. There was a supply shortage during the Chinese New Year, which saw prices go up. There is a complete overhaul in Eucalyptus production in China. Eucalyptol derived from globulus trees, has been completely replaced by eucalyptol from camphor trees. Market economics is the primary reason for this shift. Wood from camphor trees is used for the extraction of oil as well as repurposed for construction. Globulus trees have a single revenue stream from the leaves. Eucalyptol ex-camphor oil is extracted from trunk chips. These chips are then repurposed and used to make construction boards. Until the 1990s, cutting camphor trees was banned. But the restriction was lifted in 2022, and since then, there has been excess in the market. Thus, eucalyptol from camphor trees rich in paracymene is being sold for less than eucalyptus globulus. Tax issues in Yunnan have also had a role to play in this reduction. While perfumers have preferred eucalyptus globulus, economics has driven most towards eucalyptol ex camphor.