Ultra International B.V.
Product: Geranium Oil
Geranium Oil Egypt Pelargonium graveolens
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Description
Pelargonium graveolens originated in South Africa, but is also grown in Reunion, Madagascar, Morocco and Egypt. It grows two to three feet high and likes a warm, dry climate.
Seeding usually occurs late in the year around November and December with the first cut and distillation occurring in June. Then the plant continues to grow until the second cut around October.
Egypt has the largest commercial plantations of any African country and can produce 40 MT in any one year, second only to that of China
Often referred to as 'Rose Geranium Oil' this is one of the most important and most commonly used ingredients in perfumery.
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).
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Pelargonium graveolens
- Origin: Egypt
- Crop Season: June - July
- Plant/part used: Flowers
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 90082-51-2
- EINECS CAS: 8000-46-2
- EINECS: 290-140-0
- Appearance: Yellowish brown to green liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Floral, green, rosy, minty, dil
- Density: 0.884-0.891
- Refractive index: 1.462-1.472
- Optical rotation: -8º 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 September 11, 2025
Pelargonium graveolens, commonly cultivated for geranium oil, thrives in Egypt’s semi-arid to arid climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters and minimal rainfall. Major production centres include Beni-Suef in Upper Egypt. Regions like El-Qantara Sharq and El-Sadat City have also been identified as superior locations for good yield and oil composition. The crop requires frost-free conditions, well-drained soil to avoid root rot, and benefits from sandy loam textured soils with adequate organic matter and good drainage. Speculators are buying crop and distilling oil. The crop capacity has reduced as well. This has led to an increase in oil price.
Market prices : USD 120.00 /kilo -
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