Ultra International B.V.
Product: Lavender Oil
Plantation in central Bulgaria
Lavandula angustifolia
Plantations 2 weeks prior to harvest
Lavender Oil Bulgaria Lavandula angustifolia
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Description
Bulgaria is home to the largest growing area in the world for lavender oil, producing each year between 100 MT-130 MT (depending mainly on climatic conditions).
Distilled from the plant flower spikes, lavender oil is one of the world's most traditional essential oils frequently used in fragrances and aromatherapy, despite little evidence proving its therapeutic values.
Ultra International B.V. offers the highest grade of Bulgarian lavender oil which boasts a lavandulyl acetate content on average around 4% (industry average is 2%). To achieve this we hand select the plants from certain growing partners in Bulgaria to ensure we are able to offer our clients this premium oil each season.
Harvesting usually begins during the first two weeks of July and the season lasts around 2 weeks.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Crop Season: July
- Plant/part used: Flowering tops
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8000-28-0
- EINECS CAS: 84776-65-8
- EINECS: 283-994-0
- INCI Name: Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil
- Appearance: Slightly yellowish mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Lavender, herbal, floral, sweet
- Density: 0.875-0.888
- Refractive index: 1.458-1.468
- Optical rotation: -5º to -12º
- Chemical constituents: Linalool, linalyl acetate, α-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate
- Fragrance usage: max. 16%
- Flavour usage: max. 220 ppm
- IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
- Allergens: Contains fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information April 15, 2025
Lavandula angustifolia prospers in Bulgaria’s climate. Apart from the rose valley, lavender is also cultivated in northern Bulgaria. High quality oil is extracted from the flower spikes by steam distillation. Lavender oil produced in Bulgaria is high in linalyl acetate content, which is a quality indicator.
Due to its refined fragrance, Bulgarian lavender oil is a prized product in perfumery. Its soothing properties also make it popular in aromatherapy. It is also used in cosmetics due to its skin-calming effects. There is a 30-40% drop in production volumes from 2023. The combination of high production costs and low market price has prompted many distillers to close. This has encouraged farmers in northern Bulgaria to shift from lavender cultivation.
Prices are expected to rise due to a shortage of ISO-spec lavender oil in the market.
Market prices : USD 45.00 /kilo -
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