Nutmeg Oil Sri Lanka

Latest Market Information on Nutmeg Oil

May 30th, 2025

Nutmeg oil (from the dried seeds of Myristica fragrans) continues to hold a steady place in the global market, supported by its warm, spicy aroma and broad use in fragrance, flavor, and personal care. It comes mostly from Indonesia and Sri Lanka, with Indonesia maintaining a leading position due to its long-established cultivation practices. But is fair to mention that both countries hold a very different quality. 

This year’s harvest has ended and the new crop will start in September.  It has progressed without major weather disruptions, and output from both key producing regions remains consistent. 

Advances in distillation and quality control have improved the availability of consistent, high-purity oil, with increased attention on organoleptic performance and regulatory compliance.  

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Description of Nutmeg Oil Sri Lanka

A competitor to the predominant Indoensian variety of nutmeg, Nutmeg Oil Sri Lanka is steam-distilled from the dried fruits of the Myristica fragrans tree. The oil’s aroma and flavor retain the distinctly terpenic and spicy characteristics expected of nutmeg, though the oil’s higher quality allows it to be used in all manner of flavor and fragrance applications. While it can generally be used interchangeably with Indonesian material, Sri Lankan nutmeg oil has a more pronounced woody undertone, giving the oil a richer dry down. This can make for an excellent addition to modern spicy perfumes, especially those that incorporate ingredients such as lavandin, bay leaf, and linalool.

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