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Product: Geranium Oil
Geranium Oil China Pelargonium graveolens
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Description
Often referred to as 'Rose Geranium Oil' this is one of the most important and most commonly used ingredients in perfumery.
China is the world's largest producer with the concentration of production in the Yunnan Provence. It is easy to grow in this region with some farms able to harvests 4 times a year if conditions are favourable. It is estimated production levels are around 80-110 MT per annum with 20-30 MT consumed internally, the balance exported.
France and the USA are cited as the world's largest importers; however, it is assumed that France is the biggest consumer (for fine fragrance).
Chinese geranium is rich in ‘citronellol’, accounting for just over 40% of the oil. Despite it's higher prices in today's market it is still the most sought after quality because of this fact. Other origins like Egypt contain 25% less citronellol.
Based on unconfirmed data China's geranium exports can be summarised as follows:
Year 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Quantity (MT) 65 97 70 64 60 -
Product Details
- Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens
- Origin: China
- Crop Season: May - September
- Plant/part used: Flower
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8000-46-2
- EINECS CAS: 90082-51-2
- EINECS: 290-140-0
- INCI Name: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
- Appearance: Yellowish brown to green liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Floral, green, rosy, minty, dil
- Density: 0.882 - 0.899
- Refractive index: 1.455 -1.475
- Optical rotation: -7º to -14º
- Chemical constituents: Citronellol, Citronellyl acetate, Geraniol, Isomenthone, Linalool
- Fragrance usage: max. 12%
- Flavour usage: max 50 ppm
- IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
- Allergens: Contains fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information January 17, 2025
Yunnan and Sichuan provinces are the major producers of geranium oil in China. The regions of Binchuan, Heqing and Yongsheng in Yunnan are home to large geranium cultivations. Geraniums flourish in sunlight. Though in areas with hot summers, it is advisable to plant them in areas that get morning sunlight and shade in the afternoon. Well-drained soil is essential for their propagation. Geranium oil has been fetching a low price in market and the cost of production has increased. Together, the two factors have resulted in a decline in farmer interest in distilling the oil. The plantation areas have reduced, and farmers are moving towards other cash rich crops. At present, the season for oil production has concluded and the stock is almost over. This has resulted in about a 9% increase in price compared to September.
Market prices :USD 175.00 /kilo -
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