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Product: Palmarosa Oil
Typical grass of Cymbopogon winterianus
Palmarosa Oil India Cymbopogon martini
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Description
Palmarosa oil is extracted from Cymbopogon martini of the Gramineae family and can also be known as East Indian and Turkish geranium.
The main growing areas in India are said to be the wetlands in the provinces of India, as well as Nepal. It is a slow growing grass which flowers over a 3 month period. Only the flower can it be harvested.
Palmarosa is high in geraniol which is not only used for its rose-like smell but for a number of medicinal and household uses. Palmarosa oil has been shown to be an effective antifungal and mosquito repellent. As for its popular rose-like odour it can be found in many cosmetics and soaps.
In 2014 Indian exports were around 30MT of palmarosa significantly down from 45MT in 2013. This could be largely due to a poor season leading to price increases. The USA is the largest importers of Indian palmarosa, contributing to around 35-40% of annual sales. Europe collectively is larger with 50% of the global sales with France taking around half of the total amount.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Cymbopogon martini
- Origin: India
- Crop Season: January - June
- Plant/part used: Grass
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8014-19-5
- EINECS CAS: 84649-81-0
- EINECS: 283-461-2
- INCI Name: Cymbopogon martini (palmarosa) Oil
- Appearance: Light yellow to yellow mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Sweet, floral, slightly dry with hints of rose
- Density: 0.879 - 0.892
- Refractive index: 1.474 - 1.477
- Optical rotation: -2° to +3°
- Chemical constituents: Geraniol, gernayl acetate, linalool, caryophyllene, trans-beta ocimene
- Fragrance usage: max. 8%
- Flavour usage: max. 15 ppm
- IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
- Allergens: Contains fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information April 15, 2025
The aromatic palmarosa grass thrives in warm, tropical climates, with notable cultivation in regions of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. It prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil and requires ample sunlight and moderate rainfall. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of dried grass. It yields a pale-yellow liquid with a sweet, floral, and slightly rosy scent. Rich in geraniol, palmarosa oil has diverse applications.
There has been a decline in supply of palmarosa oil and production is facing severe challenges. Unfavourable weather conditions such as cyclone Fengal have impacted production. Fixed costs for palmarosa are high. Labour shortage has become a major concern for the product. Workers have migrated to crops offering higher returns and favourable government subsidies. All these factors have resulted in a sharp rise in oil price.
Market prices : USD 45.00 /kilo -
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