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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.  

Mandarin oil availability has improved slightly, though volumes remain tight. Prices have steadied, but currency shifts and tariffs continue to influence trade. Demand from both flavor and fragrance markets is keeping the tone firm.  

Processing is active, with first shipments expected shortly. Forecast volumes have been reduced due to juice market dynamics, though demand remains solid, particularly as lemon juice prices support interest in Persian lime oil as a substitute.

Mexico is at the peak of its summer crop, though heavy rains have reduced collections. Volumes should improve before tapering in September.  Prices remain firm.

Production is down an estimated 20% due to reduced planting areas. Prices are firming following a period of oversupply.