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As a result of a recent factory fire that occurred in a BASF plant in Germany, BASF has declared Force Majeure on deliveries of a wide range of products, including aroma ingredients such as ionones. The incident caused damage to the plant, which resulted in […]

As a result of a recent factory fire that occurred in a BASF plant in Germany, BASF has declared Force Majeure on deliveries of a wide range of products, including aroma ingredients such as ionones. The incident caused damage to the plant, which resulted in […]

The market for lime oil remains challenging.

Market prices for orange terpenes have continued to rise in recent weeks.

Many of the aroma chemicals commonly imported from India and China have experienced widespread delays to their production and shipping in recent months. Producers are struggling to ship new material and availability of these products remains low.

Many of the aroma chemicals commonly imported from India and China have experienced widespread delays to their production and shipping in recent months. Producers are struggling to ship new material and availability of these products remains low.

Many of the aroma chemicals commonly imported from India and China have experienced widespread delays to their production and shipping in recent months. Producers are struggling to ship new material and availability of these products remains low.

Production of cinnamon leaf oil typically begins in June, though heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka has delayed the distillation process this year. As of last week, rains in cultivation regions have subsided, and producers have reported that production will begin immediately. One of the largest […]

Due to the excessive heat experienced throughout Europe in recent weeks, the lavender harvest in Bulgaria has been expedited. Distillation at Berjé Trakia has concluded, and we expect new pricing information to arrive shortly.

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 […]

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 of cinnamon leaf oil has been delayed due to heavy rainfall at source. Cinnamon leaves must be completely dried before the distillation process can begin, as wet material lowers overall yields during production. Prices for new cinnamon leaf oil are firm and availability is […]

Prices for Indonesian nutmeg oil are firm, and availability is limited. The cost of freight in producing regions continues to rise, with new prices similar to the levels experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prices for patchouli continue to firm, and supply is very limited.

Prices for patchouli continue to firm, and supply is very limited.

Prices for patchouli continue to firm, and supply is very limited.

Prices for new citronella oil from all sourcing locations remains similar and firm.

Prices for new citronella oil from all sourcing locations remains similar and firm.

Prices for new citronella oil from all sourcing locations remains similar and firm.

The styrax crop has been delayed until the end of August to mid-September. There is currently no availability for new material, and prices are expected to be much higher once new material enters the market later this year.