**Gaharu oil for sale — oud, agarwood oil, or minyak gaharu — trades between USD 30,000 and USD 80,000 per kilogram, grade-dependent (as of 2026, indicative). Small niche lots run about Rp 5-30 million per 10 ml. We broker scoped, CITES-documented parcels and route your enquiry to the Bali Premium Trip trade desk within 24 business hours.**
Gaharu oil is the steam- or hydro-distilled essential oil pressed from resin-soaked agarwood (gubal gaharu). Perfumers in the Gulf, attar houses in India, and bakhoor blenders across the Middle East and China buy it by the tola, the 10 ml vial, or the kilogram. Prices move sharply with resin content, distillation method, and origin, so every figure below is a reference band, not a fixed quote. Bali is our trade and coordination hub, not a production origin — documented feedstock regions are Kalimantan, Papua, Ambon, and Sumbawa.
What does gaharu oil actually cost?
There is no single honest number for oud oil, because a “kilogram” of low-resin distillate and a kilogram of sinking-grade oil are different products. Below are the reference bands we work from when scoping a quote. Volume-based figures (per ml, per liter) and weight-based figures (per kg) both appear in the market, and we convert to whichever unit your buyer uses.
| Format | Indicative price (2026) | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk oud / agarwood oil (per kg) | USD 30,000-80,000/kg | Our canonical export band, grade-dependent |
| High-quality oil (per liter) | USD 20,000-50,000/liter (about Rp 266-666 million) | South Kalimantan, per Kumparan/banjarhits |
| Niche oud oil (per 10 ml) | Rp 5-30 million | Retail/niche reference, per tokolantaikayu.net (May 2025) |
| Sample vial (3-12 ml) | Priced pro-rata to the parent lot | For scent evaluation before a bulk order |
These bands are indicative and subject to change; a final quote confirms grade and scope. As a comparison of demand, Middle East buyers such as
How is gaharu oil distilled and graded?
Yield and aroma are set at the still. Traditional producers soak crushed gubal and kemedangan for days, then run long hydro-distillation cycles; steam distillation and supercritical CO2 extraction give cleaner, more reproducible profiles. The grade you pay for depends on four signals.
| Grade signal | What it means | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Resin saturation | Denser resin in the feedstock = darker, heavier oil | Primary price driver |
| Distillation method | Hydro vs steam vs CO2 | Changes yield, clarity, and scent |
| Origin | Kalimantan, Papua, Ambon, Sumbawa | Affects provenance and legal-origin path |
| Cultivated vs wild | Inoculated plantation vs wild-harvest | Determines the CITES compliance route |
Serious buyers ask for two documents before they commit: a Certificate of Analysis (COA) covering specific gravity, refractive index, and appearance, and a GC-MS chromatogram that fingerprints the oil’s main sesquiterpene compounds. We request both from the distiller where available so your lab and your buyer see the same data. We arrange oil through vetted licensed distillers — we are a sourcing broker and information hub, not the asset owner and not a permit authority.
Who is buying gaharu oil in 2026?
Demand is concentrated in the perfume and religious-fragrance trade. South Kalimantan distillers report high-quality agarwood oil moving at USD 20,000-50,000 per liter, driven by Middle East perfume and bakhoor buyers, according to Kumparan/banjarhits. On the raw-material side, a 2025 Saudi retail example put 1 gram of chips at roughly Rp 390,000 and 66 grams at about Rp 25.8 million — proof of how much end-users will pay at the top of the market.
The broader picture supports the interest. Multiple 2024-2025 market reports project the global agarwood and oud market at around USD 23.47 billion by 2033, at roughly 7.12% CAGR (2026-2033), with Asia-Pacific forecast as the fastest-growing region at about 47.8% share by 2033 and China holding around 22.4% of the market. Treat these as directional forecasts, not guarantees.
Is it legal to export gaharu oil?
Yes, with the correct paperwork — and this is where honesty matters. Aquilaria is listed on CITES Appendix II, so legal export requires proving legal origin and holding the right permits, whether you ship wood or distilled oil. Based on 2023-2025 guidance, that pathway typically involves KLHK legal-origin proof (cultivated vs wild), a BKSDA (Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam) recommendation for wild sources, ASGARIN membership, and a CITES export permit valid up to about six months. CITES processing can take up to roughly 60 days for some destinations.
Legal export requires a CITES permit and a BKSDA recommendation; confirm current requirements with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country. We are plantation-first and we do not promote illegal wild-harvest. We do not sell permit certainty or a customs guarantee — we help you assemble a compliant, documented parcel through licensed partners.
How does ordering gaharu oil work?
- Send your scope. Message us your volume, target grade or aroma profile, destination country, and the documents you need, via WhatsApp or the quote form (name, email, destination, cargo, message).
- Get an indicative quote. We match a vetted distiller or lot and reply with pricing plus any available COA and GC-MS within 24 business hours.
- Evaluate a sample. You test a sample vial and confirm aroma, density, and grade against the chromatogram before committing to bulk.
- Arrange legal paperwork. Legal-origin and permit documentation — a CITES export permit, plus a BKSDA recommendation for wild sources — is arranged with licensed partners.
- Confirm and ship. Balance, packing, and shipment are scheduled; the final quote confirms grade and scope.
Tell us these four things and we can quote fast:
| Your enquiry should state | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 250 ml, 1 liter, 5 kg | Sets pricing tier and lead time |
| Grade / aroma profile | Sweet, woody, barnyard; sinking-grade feedstock | Matches the right distiller |
| Destination country | Saudi Arabia, UAE, China | Drives CITES and import rules |
| Documentation | COA, GC-MS, CITES permit | Defines the compliance scope |
Request a scoped gaharu oil quote
Send your volume, grade, and destination to the Bali Premium Trip trade desk. WhatsApp: +62 811-2859-0000 — Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com — or complete the quote form. We reply with an indicative, CITES-aware quote within a 24 business-hour SLA. Prices are indicative and subject to change; the final quote confirms grade and scope. We are a sourcing broker and information hub, not a permit authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is gaharu oil priced by weight or by volume?
Both. Bulk export is often quoted per kilogram (USD 30,000-80,000/kg, grade-dependent, 2026), while niche and retail lots are sold per 10 ml (about Rp 5-30 million) or per tola. Middle East reports also cite per-liter figures of USD 20,000-50,000. We convert to whichever unit your buyer uses so quotes stay comparable.
What is the difference between oud oil and gaharu chips?
Gaharu chips are the raw resinous wood (gubal and kemedangan) burned as incense or bakhoor. Oud oil, or minyak gaharu, is the essential oil distilled from that wood. It takes many kilograms of resinous chips to yield a small volume of oil, which is why oil commands far higher per-unit prices than the feedstock it comes from.
Can I get a GC-MS report and COA before buying gaharu oil?
Yes, where the distiller provides them. We request a Certificate of Analysis (specific gravity, refractive index, appearance) and a GC-MS chromatogram that fingerprints the oil’s compounds. Reviewing both before you order lets your lab and buyer verify grade and consistency against the sample, rather than relying on scent alone.
Do I need a CITES permit to export gaharu oil?
Yes. Aquilaria is CITES Appendix II, so distilled oil still requires proven legal origin and a CITES export permit — plus a BKSDA recommendation for wild sources. Permits are typically valid up to about six months, and processing can take roughly 60 days. Confirm current rules with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country.
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