**Indonesia is one of the world’s largest gaharu (agarwood) sources, supplying resinous wood from Kalimantan, Papua, Ambon, and Sumbawa. Legal export runs through cultivated, plantation-first supply with a CITES permit and a BKSDA recommendation. Plantation gaharu chips sell for roughly USD 500-7,000/kg by grade (as of 2026, indicative).**
Gaharu — known abroad as agarwood or oud — is the dark, resin-soaked heartwood that forms when Aquilaria trees respond to infection or inoculation. Indonesian buyers and traders sort it by resin content: gubal (the densest, sinking grade), kemedangan (lighter, partly resinous wood), and lower fractions down to powder (abu). This page is for international buyers sourcing at volume who want a legal, traceable route into Indonesian supply.
What does Indonesia actually supply, and from where?
Public trade records and provincial reporting point to four documented production zones. Bali, where our trade desk sits, is a coordination and export hub — no public source names it as a growing origin.
| Region (local) | Known for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kalimantan (Borneo) | Chips, powder, plantation and wild-origin stock | Central Kalimantan received a 4,000-ton export quota in 2023 |
| Papua (Jayapura, Merauke) | Higher-resin material | Remote supply; longer lead times |
| Ambon (Maluku) | “Ambon grade” chips traded on domestic platforms | Named grade in retail listings |
| Sumbawa (NTB) | Emerging plantation and inoculation projects | Nearer to the Bali export corridor |
Inoculated plantation trees typically need 7-15 years before harvestable resin forms, which is why credible supply is finite and priced by grade rather than by weight alone.
What do Indonesian gaharu grades cost per kilogram?
Prices swing enormously with resin density, aroma, and whether the wood sinks in water. The band below repeats our site-wide canonical figures alongside older local reference points; treat every figure as indicative and confirm on a live quote.
| Product / grade | Indicative band | Source basis |
|---|---|---|
| Plantation gaharu chips (mixed) | USD 500-7,000/kg | Gaharu Export canonical band, grade-dependent |
| Kemedangan (lower resin) | Rp 2-5 million/kg | Silvikultur UGM, 2016 |
| Super tanggung | Rp 15-30 million/kg | Silvikultur UGM, 2016 |
| Double super / gubal | Rp 30-40 million/kg | Silvikultur UGM, 2016 |
| Oud / agarwood oil | USD 30,000-80,000/kg | Gaharu Export canonical band |
According to figures published by Universitas Gadjah Mada’s silviculture unit in 2016, lower kemedangan chips traded at Rp 2-5 million/kg while double-super gubal reached Rp 30-40 million/kg — a spread of more than tenfold within the same species.
For export-facing pricing, exporter
Demand context: several 2024-2025 market reports size the global agarwood/oud market at about USD 23.47 billion by 2033, growing near 7.12% a year, with Asia-Pacific the fastest-growing region (around 47.8% share by 2033) and China alone about 22.4% of the market. That pull — perfume, bakhoor, and traditional medicine — is what keeps Indonesian supply moving toward the Gulf and China.
What makes a gaharu export from Indonesia legal?
This is the part that separates a shipment that clears from one that gets seized. Aquilaria spp. is listed on CITES Appendix II. Legal export requires a CITES permit and a BKSDA (Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam) recommendation; confirm current requirements with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country.
In practice, legal Indonesian supply chains generally show:
- Proof of legal origin (cultivated vs wild) documented through KLHK
- A BKSDA recommendation, especially for any wild-sourced material
- ASGARIN (exporter association) membership on the supplier side
- A CITES export permit, typically valid up to about six months
CITES processing can take up to roughly 60 days for some destinations, so build lead time in. We are a sourcing broker and information hub — not a permit authority. We work plantation-first, never promote illegal wild-harvest, and cannot sell permit certainty or a customs guarantee. Regulators actively police this space: Indonesia’s Satgas Waspada Investasi named a gaharu-branded firm among a 27-company illegal-investment list in 2024, so verified partners matter.
How does sourcing through our Indonesia trade desk work?
Our trade desk, operated by Bali Premium Trip, coordinates vetted, licensed partners across the producing regions. First response within 24 business hours.
- Send a scoped RFQ. Tell us grade, form (chips, gubal, oil), target volume, destination country, and any target price.
- Matching & samples. We match your spec to plantation-first suppliers and return indicative pricing plus sample options.
- Legality check. We confirm the CITES + BKSDA documentation path with licensed partners before anyone commits.
- Quote & terms. You get a written quote; the final number confirms grade and scope on inspection.
- Documentation & shipment. Partners handle permit filing and export coordination to your port.
Get an Indonesia sourcing quote
Ready to scope a shipment? Send your requirement to the Bali Premium Trip trade desk and we’ll respond within 24 business hours.
- WhatsApp: 6281128590000
- Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
- Or complete the RFQ form with grade, volume, and destination.
We quote transparently, route through licensed partners, and will tell you plainly when a request can’t be met legally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which regions of Indonesia export the most gaharu?
Kalimantan is the highest-volume documented source — Central Kalimantan alone held a 4,000-ton export quota in 2023 — followed by Papua (Jayapura and Merauke), Ambon in Maluku, and emerging plantation supply from Sumbawa. Bali functions as a trade and export hub, not a growing origin.
What paperwork do I need to import gaharu from Indonesia legally?
On the Indonesian side, legal export requires a CITES Appendix II export permit plus proof of legal origin through KLHK and, for wild material, a BKSDA recommendation. On your side, confirm your import country’s CITES rules. Always verify current requirements with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia); we are a broker, not a permit authority.
How long does it take to source and ship gaharu from Indonesia?
Plan for weeks, not days. Sourcing and sampling can move quickly, but CITES processing can take up to about 60 days for some destinations, and a CITES export permit is typically valid for only around six months. Remote Papua supply adds lead time. We flag realistic timelines in the quote.
Is Indonesian plantation gaharu cheaper than wild gaharu?
Usually yes on a like-for-like resin grade, and it carries a cleaner legal-origin trail. Wild high-resin gubal can command far more, but it triggers heavier scrutiny and stricter BKSDA documentation. We work plantation-first because it is more traceable, more repeatable, and more defensible at customs.