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As the rainy season begins in Indonesia, clove leaf oil (CLO) production drops due to wet conditions. This makes leave collection and drying difficult. In Madagascar, CLO production also declines but this is due to farmers shifting focus to harvesting more valuable clove buds from […]

Petitgrain supply is stable. No major disruptions reported. 

Rose oil remains volatile. Supply is limited, and demand is strong. 

Lavandin oil grosso supply is stable, with steady demand. Pricing is unchanged. 

Bulgarian lavender availability is reduced following lower yields. Supply is tight and closely monitored. 

White grapefruit oil is scarce. Availability remains very limited.

Red and pink grapefruit oil markets are active. U.S. supply is steady, and Mexico’s season has begun, providing some additional availability. 

Mexican distilled lime oil availability is starting as we are entering the second crop. 

Argentinian lemon oil supply is tight, with processors continuing to prioritise shipments to the U.S. market. Overall availability remains limited. 

The orange terpenes market is firm.

The Mexican orange oil market is stable. Fruit volumes are strong, though oil availability remains limited. Higher aldehyde levels are consistent, and demand is steady. 

Spanish lemon oil availability is reduced due to a smaller crop. The market remains tight. 

Lemon five-fold oil remains limited, with processors focusing on straight oil production. Spot demand is quiet, and availability is restricted. 

Peruvian distilled lime oil demand is steady. Availability is limited due to the off-season but expected to improve toward year-end when new harvest begins. 

The tagetes market is shifting to new crop, with availability slowly improving. Prices remain high on strong demand and tariff costs.  

Rosa damascena (Damask rose): A late frost followed by heatwaves has reduced yields and complicated harvesting. Prices are up due to limited availability, though oil quality is reportedly strong.  

Roman chamomile remains in short supply, with prices staying firm. Minimal carryover and high demand keep the market tight.  

Orris remains under pressure as EU tariffs add significant cost to French exports. Supply is steady, but pricing is expected to stay firm through the year.  

Brazil’s crop is expected to rebound significantly, with a 36% increase over last season. Prices have started to ease slightly, particularly for terpenes, though remain high overall. It remains to be seen what impact the 50% tariff on goods from Brazil has on the US and […]

Nutmeg markets remain steady, with consistent supply from Indonesia. Pricing shows little flexibility as logistics and tariffs add pressure.