The European lavandin harvest has come in well below expectations following exceptional drought across the Mediterranean. Early estimates suggest production in some growing regions could be around half that of a normal year. Carryover stocks should cover immediate demand, but reduced acreage, aging fields and increasingly difficult growing conditions are putting pressure on longer-term production, supply could tighten if demand continues to recover.
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Sep 16th, 2026
The European lavandin harvest has come in well below expectations following exceptional drought across the Mediterranean. Early estimates suggest production in some growing regions could be around half that of a normal year. Carryover stocks should cover immediate demand, but reduced acreage, aging fields and increasingly difficult growing conditions are putting pressure on longer-term production, supply could tighten if demand continues to recover.
Oct 16th, 2025
Lavandin oil grosso supply is stable, with steady demand. Pricing is unchanged.
Jul 17th, 2024
Distillation of lavender and lavandin is ongoing in France, with some farmers reporting lower yields when compared to last year’s season. Large volumes of carryover material from the past two lavender seasons will compensate for recent losses in productivity. However, the continued loss of lavender production areas in the southeast of France does not seem promising for future harvests.
