Latest market information

• May 7th, 2025

  Limited availability due to farmers replacing lemongrass with more profitable crops such as wheat, rice and corn.  Limited carry overs.  Prices are firming but carryover stocks continue to impact pricing.

• Feb 22nd, 2025

  Despite a new harvest, prices remain depressed due to carryover stocks and waning post-pandemic demand. Quality varies, with high-quality material commanding a premium.

• Dec 10th, 2024

  The lemongrass oil market is showing gradual improvement after hitting near-historic low prices in recent months. Production of the material has concluded, and prices are expected to rise gradually depending on demand. The next crop is scheduled for the end of February. If carryover material is still available by the time of distillation, producers are likely to scale back the quantity of new materials distilled.

• Aug 9th, 2024

  Availability of lemongrass has decreased due to heavy rains in key producing regions.