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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 August 18, 2026
Unlike China’s larger-volume essential oils, geranium oil remains a relatively specialised product with a more limited production base. Availability is sufficient for normal demand but is not considered abundant, while labour-intensive cultivation and harvesting continue to underpin production costs. Demand from fine fragrance, personal care and aromatherapy applications remains steady, with increasing emphasis on olfactory quality and compositional consistency. Limited flexibility in premium lots leaves the market sensitive to any reduction in crop or distillation output, supporting a stable-to-firm outlook.
Market prices : USD 260/KG -
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