Patchouli Oil Supplier: Bulk Indonesian Nilam for Perfumery
**Patchouli Oil Supplier is an Indonesian nilam (minyak nilam) bulk source for perfumers and cosmetic formulators who buy on patchouli alcohol (PA%) and paperwork — not on promises. We connect COA- and GC-MS-documented Pogostemon cablin oil from Aceh, North Sumatra and Sulawesi to serious buyers, at FOB roughly USD 35-200/kg by grade (indicative, per 2026, moving with harvest and PA content).**
Indonesia is the world’s largest patchouli oil producer. Industry sources put its share anywhere from over 80% to 80-90% of global supply, on annual output near 1,000-1,200 metric tons against demand at a similar level. The global patchouli oil market was valued around USD 72.3 million in 2023. That concentration is why nearly every fine-fragrance house eventually sources its patchouli from this archipelago — and why a technical, document-first supplier beats a generic B2B directory listing.
Reach the sourcing desk on WhatsApp 6281128590000, email sales@balipremiumtrip.com, or send the RFQ form with your target market, volume and spec. You get a reply within 24 working hours.
Who is this patchouli oil supplier built for?
Formulators, indie perfume brands, cosmetics manufacturers and trading houses who already speak in PA%, acid value and specific gravity. If you need a GC-MS trace before you’ll cut a purchase order, you’re the buyer this site is built around. Material is arranged through vetted licensed distillers and exporters; we are the concierge and technical desk, not the asset owner.
The botanical is Pogostemon cablin (leaf), CAS 8014-09-3 (also listed as 84238-39-1), FEMA No. 2838. Color runs from light-yellowish-brown to a deep reddish or dark red-brown by grade; the odor is woody-balsamic, sweet-herbaceous, earthy and spicy. In a formula it earns its keep as a base-note fixative — one reason patchouli demand tracks so closely with fine fragrance.
What does it cost to buy bulk patchouli oil in 2026?
One canonical price band, date-stamped and grade-dependent. Treat it as a starting frame; the final quote confirms grade, PA%, documents and MOQ.
| Grade / PA% | Typical profile | FOB indicative 2026 (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| PA under 30% | Standard/dark, entry aroma | 35-55 |
| PA 30-35% (commercial) | Fine-fragrance workhorse | 45-90 |
| Premium: PA above 35%, iron-free, MD or organic-certified | Top clarity, tenacity and clean chelation | 100-200 |
A harvest-failure spike can push even 30-32% PA material toward roughly USD 100-130/kg. On the domestic side, a North Sulawesi trader listed IDR 2,000,000/kg FOB Manado, marked “Price June 2025” and noted as varying with quantity and market. Prices here are indicative, not a contract, and move with each harvest.
How do origin and grade change what you get?
PA% (patchouli alcohol, or patchoulol) is the number that anchors grade. Indonesian oil typically runs 28-34% and is often described in the 30-40% range. Sumatra and Aceh oils are prized in fine fragrance for strong aroma and high PA.
| Origin | Signature | PA cited | Acid value cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aceh / North Sumatra | Strong aroma, high patchoulol | 30-32 | 4-6 |
| Sulawesi (Manado) | Reliable volume, earthy profile | ~30 | 8-10 |
Acid value under 8 is cited as a marker of excellent storage stability — useful when you’re contracting months ahead. The main grade families you’ll see quoted:
- Dark — full-bodied, traditional steam-distilled color and odor.
- Light — lighter color for formulas where appearance matters.
- Iron-free — steam distillation followed by de-ironization, for clean chelation.
- MD (molecularly distilled) — steam distillation then molecular distillation for clarity and higher PA.
Typical grade families in the market (typical exporter grade families, 2022-2025) show the spread: Sumatra MD Min 32 PA, Sumatra MD Min 34 PA, Sumatra Dark Premium Min 34 PA, Sumatra Iron Free Min 32 PA, Sulawesi MD Min 30 PA and Sulawesi Dark Min 30 PA (acid < 8), among others. Any specific PA%, specific gravity, refractive index or optical rotation we give you is a claim only when it comes from an actual batch COA or GC-MS — never a brochure number.
Which documents come with the oil?
On request we route the full paper trail buyers need: COA (with PA%), GC-MS, TDS, SDS/MSDS and Certificate of Origin. Premium lines can carry organic, IFRA and allergen documentation, and some carry Kosher, Halal, COSMOS or FSSC 22000 certification. Published COAs have shown retest or best-before dates as far out as April 2027, which helps long-term contracts. EU buyers should flag CAS 8014-09-3 and REACH-style documentation up front so the right paperwork travels with the drums.
How does ordering work?
- Send your spec. Origin preference, target PA%, grade family, volume and destination market — through WhatsApp, email or the RFQ form.
- We match origin and grade. Aceh/Sumatra for high-PA fine fragrance, Sulawesi for volume, with the documents each line can support.
- Sample and review. You assess the sample and its COA/GC-MS before committing.
- Confirm the order. MOQ, drum count, export port and Incoterm are locked in writing.
- Documents and dispatch. Full paperwork travels with the shipment.
MOQ and logistics stay flexible because no single official MOQ exists publicly. Bulk trades in drums — trade postings cite everything from ~25kg drums to standard export drums around 180-200kg — with typical minimums of 100-1000 kg. Main export ports are Belawan, Surabaya and Makassar. We arrange documentation and freight through licensed partners; we cannot guarantee customs clearance in your country, so confirm your import requirements early.
Where to go next
- Pillar guide: [What is patchouli oil? PA grades, origins and buyer’s guide](/patchouli-oil-guide/)
- Money pages: [bulk patchouli oil](/bulk-patchouli-oil/) · [patchouli oil price per kg](/patchouli-oil-price/) · [wholesale patchouli oil](/wholesale-patchouli-oil/) · [iron-free patchouli oil](/iron-free-patchouli-oil/) · [molecularly distilled (MD) patchouli oil](/md-patchouli-oil/) · [Aceh patchouli oil](/aceh-patchouli-oil/) · [Sulawesi patchouli oil](/sulawesi-patchouli-oil/) · [PA 30 patchouli oil](/pa-30-patchouli-oil/) · [patchouli oil for perfumery](/patchouli-oil-perfumery/) · [organic patchouli oil](/organic-patchouli-oil/) · [dark patchouli oil](/dark-patchouli-oil/) · [light patchouli oil](/light-patchouli-oil/) · [patchouli oil COA & GC-MS](/patchouli-oil-coa-gc-ms/) · [patchouli oil MOQ & drums](/patchouli-oil-moq/) · [patchouli oil exporter Indonesia](/patchouli-oil-exporter-indonesia/) · [FOB patchouli oil](/fob-patchouli-oil/) · [private-label patchouli oil](/private-label-patchouli-oil/) · [patchouli oil samples](/patchouli-oil-samples/) · [patchouli oil for cosmetics](/patchouli-oil-cosmetics/) · [patchouli oil for soap & candles](/patchouli-oil-soap-candles/)
- From the blog: [Reading a patchouli GC-MS report](/blog/reading-patchouli-gc-ms/) · [Why patchouli prices are firm into 2027](/blog/patchouli-price-outlook-2027/) · [Iron-free vs MD patchouli, explained](/blog/iron-free-vs-md-patchouli/)
Ready for a quote?
Tell us your grade, PA% target, volume and destination and we’ll come back with an indicative FOB and the documents that line can support.
- WhatsApp: 6281128590000
- Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
- RFQ form: name, email, destination market, cargo volume and your spec — we reply within 24 working hours.
All requests are handled by the Bali Premium Trip concierge desk. Part of Juara Holding Group — an Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a patchouli oil supplier is selling genuine high-PA Indonesian oil?
Ask for a batch-specific COA showing PA% (patchoulol) plus a GC-MS trace, and match them to the exact drum you’re quoted. Genuine Indonesian oil typically runs 28-34% PA. Numbers from a brochure aren’t proof — insist the specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation come from the batch you’ll actually receive.
What is the minimum order for bulk patchouli oil?
There’s no single official MOQ in the market. Oil trades in drums — from roughly 25kg trade lots up to standard export drums near 180-200kg — with typical minimums of 100-1000 kg. Tell us your target volume and we’ll match it to a grade, drum count and export port that makes the economics work.
Why is Indonesia the world’s main patchouli oil supplier?
Climate and decades of distilling know-how across Aceh, North Sumatra and Sulawesi give Indonesia the vast majority of global patchouli output — sources cite over 80% up to 80-90% — on roughly 1,000-1,200 metric tons a year. Aceh and Sumatra oils in particular are prized in fine fragrance for high PA and strong aroma.
Are patchouli oil prices going up in 2026 and 2027?
The market entered a structurally firm phase in late 2025 — historic-high prices, scarce material, and some farmers switching to corn, cocoa and palm oil because patchouli returns were too thin. That points to continued volatility into 2027. Our bands are date-stamped for 2026 and move with each harvest, so confirm a live quote before you budget.