Ultra International B.V.
Product: Patchouli Oil
Patchouli Leaves (Pogostemon cablin)
Patchouli transported to distillation
Patchouli plantation
Patchouli Oil Indonesia Pogostemon cablin
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Description
Patchouli oil is produced by steam distillation of the dried leaves of Pogostemon Cablin.
The plant is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is now extensively cultivated in China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as West Africa.
Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of patchouli, accounting for over 80% of the global market. Patchouli is a perennial species that thrives in warm tropical climates. Current annual production volumes are around 1,000-1,200MT with market demand calculated to be around the same.
Over recent years there has been a shift in regional supplies of patchouli between the different islands of Indonesia. Historically we have associated Java and Sumatra with our patchouli but today Sulawesi represents around 80% of total raw material available. To understand more as to why and how this can affect qualities please read our Elementary Essential Oils report.
Ultra with PT Van Aroma as our production partner are the world's largest exporter and producer of Indonesian Patchouli Oil.Available grades include 'Dark', 'Light' (iron free) and 'M.D.' (molecular distilled) with P.A. (patchouli alcohol) content ranging from 29PA - 34PA.
Read our latest report on Indonesia presented in October 2015 at the IFEAT conference in Sri Lanka, titled 'Indonesia - Current & Future Market Dynamics'
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
- Origin: Indonesia
- Crop Season: All Year
- Plant/part used: Leaves
- Method of extraction: Steam Distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8014-09-3
- EINECS CAS: 84238-39-1
- EINECS: 282-493-4
- INCI Name: Pogostemon cablin oil
- Appearance: Brownish orange to clear depending on grade
- Organoleptic Properties: Woody, old wood, dry, earthy, weed, balsamic, spicy, minty
- Density: 0.950 - 0.975
- Refractive index: 1.505 - 1.515
- Optical rotation: -48° to -65°
- Chemical constituents: Patchouli alcohol, Alpha-Bulnesene, Alpha-Guaiene, Caryophyllene, Alpha-Gurjunene pogestol
- REACH: Registered
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Latest Market Information January 19, 2026
Indonesia remains the dominant producer of patchouli oil with production centered in Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Java. Although cultivation expanded over the last few years following earlier high prices, the market has continued to face uneven availability due to cost inflation, variable distillation output, and limited carryover stocks. During October-December 2025, patchouli oil prices stabilized at elevated levels, reflecting a structurally firm market where new planting has not yet translated into enough additional oil flow to create surplus.
Producers and exporters continue to maintain cautious selling positions, and buyers remained exposed to volatility due to inconsistent supply logistics and continuing price sensitivity across the perfume and personal care industries. Overall market sentiment remains firm, and meaningful supply relief is not anticipated during the winter window.
Market prices : USD 72.00 /kilo -
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