**A patchouli oil PA 32 percent supplier ships Indonesian nilam (Pogostemon cablin, CAS 8014-09-3) confirmed at minimum 32% patchouli alcohol on a batch GC-MS and COA — usually Sumatra Dark, Iron-Free or molecularly distilled grade. FOB sits in the USD 45-90/kg commercial band as of 2026, and every spec-locked quote clears through the Bali Premium Trip desk.**
If you already know you want 32% patchoulol and nothing softer, you are buying the way most fine-fragrance houses buy: to a number, not a marketing name. Indonesia produces the bulk of the world’s patchouli oil — cited across industry sources at over 80% of global supply, roughly 1,000 to 1,200 metric tons a year — and Sumatra/Aceh material is the origin perfumers reach for when they want strong, high-patchoulol oil. Min 32 PA is the practical dividing line between everyday commercial oil and the premium end.
What does “Min 32 PA” actually mean?
PA stands for patchouli alcohol (patchoulol), the sesquiterpene that carries the woody-balsamic, earthy depth and does the heavy lifting as a fixative. “Min 32 PA” means the batch is guaranteed to test at 32% patchoulol or higher on GC-MS. Indonesian oil typically runs 28-34% and is often described at 30-40%, so 32% is a deliberately tight ask — it rules out a lot of ordinary lots.
Two things travel with that number on a real Sumatra batch: an acid value in the 4-6 range (under 8 is cited as a marker of excellent storage stability) and the classic dark, reddish-brown colour of a well-aged oil. Anyone quoting 32% PA without a COA behind it is quoting a hope, not a spec.
Which Indonesian grades hit Min 32 PA?
The 32% band is served mostly by Sumatra grades across three families — Dark (steam-distilled), Iron-Free (steam distillation followed by de-ironization), and MD (molecularly distilled). These are the citable grade families (Indonesian exporters’, 2022-2025) that sit at or above the mark:
| Grade family | Origin | Min PA | Typical acid value | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Sumatra | 32% | 4-6 | Traditional fixative, full body |
| Dark (premium) | Sumatra | 34% | 4-6 | Top-tier fine fragrance |
| Iron-Free | Sumatra | 32% | 4-6 | Colour-sensitive / cosmetic bases |
| MD | Sumatra | 32% | low | Clean, pale, redistilled profile |
| MD | Sumatra | 34% | low | High-PA redistilled |
Sulawesi (Manado) grades tend to quote PA around 30 with acid values of 8-10, so for a firm Min 32 spec, Sumatra is the honest origin to name. If your formula tolerates iron traces, Dark is the cheapest route; if you are working a pale cosmetic base or need REACH-friendly documentation, Iron-Free or MD is safer.
What does Min 32 PA cost in 2026?
Use one canonical band and confirm the final number against grade, PA%, documents and MOQ. These are FOB indicative figures per 2026 — they move with each harvest and with PA content, and 32% sits at the upper edge of the commercial band, sometimes crossing into premium when material is scarce.
| PA / grade | FOB indicative (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PA under 30% | USD 35-55/kg | Below spec for a Min 32 order |
| PA 30-35% (commercial, incl. Min 32) | USD 45-90/kg | Standard band for Sumatra Dark 32 |
| Iron-Free / MD / >35% / organic | USD 100-200/kg | Redistilled and certified lines |
| 30-32% during harvest-failure spike | ~USD 100-130/kg | Scarcity premium, late-2025 conditions |
Context matters here. Through late 2025 the market has been structurally firm — historic-high prices, scarce material, and farmers in some regions switching to corn, cocoa and palm oil because patchouli no longer covers their costs. That supply risk carries into 2027, so a Min 32 quote locked today can read differently a quarter from now. The one explicit dated public reference point is a North Sulawesi trader listing IDR 2,000,000/kg domestic FOB Manado in June 2025, noted as varying with quantity — a floor signal, not a contract.
How does a spec-locked order work?
- Send the spec. Tell the desk your target — Min 32 PA, Sumatra, and whether you need Dark, Iron-Free or MD — plus volume and destination port, via the RFQ form or WhatsApp.
- Get a documented quote. You receive an FOB price against the current band, the exact grade offered, and the document set that ships with it.
- Review the batch COA + GC-MS. Before you commit, you see the actual patchoulol reading, acid value, specific gravity and refractive index for the lot on offer — not a generic datasheet.
- Confirm drums and MOQ. Bulk moves in drums around 180-200kg; typical MOQ runs 100-1000 kg. Export usually clears Belawan, Surabaya or Makassar.
- Approve and schedule. Once the paperwork matches your spec, the order is confirmed and shipping arranged via vetted licensed partners.
How do we confirm 32% before you pay?
Every claim on this page becomes real only at batch level. The document set supplied on request covers COA (with PA%), GC-MS, TDS, SDS/MSDS and Certificate of Origin; premium and certified lines can add Kosher, Halal, COSMOS or FSSC 22000. EU buyers who need CAS 8014-09-3 and REACH-style documentation get it named up front. Published COAs have carried retest/best-before dates as far out as April 2027, which helps for longer contracts. We do not guarantee customs clearance or outcomes — we guarantee the paperwork matches the drum.
Ready to lock a Min 32 PA quote?
Send your target spec — origin, grade, volume and port — to the Bali Premium Trip desk. Message WhatsApp 6281128590000 or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com, or drop the RFQ form. You get a documented FOB quote and the batch COA for the lot on offer, with a reply inside 24 working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Min 32 PA and Min 30 PA patchouli oil?
Min 32 PA guarantees at least 32% patchoulol on GC-MS, versus 30% for the standard commercial grade. Those two points mean a stronger, longer-lasting fixative and more of the deep woody-balsamic character fine fragrance wants. In Indonesian oil, a firm 32% usually points to Sumatra material rather than Sulawesi.
Can Sulawesi patchouli oil reach 32% PA?
Most Sulawesi (Manado) grades quote PA around 30% with acid values of 8-10, so they sit just under a firm Min 32 spec. For guaranteed 32% or higher, Sumatra Dark, Iron-Free or MD grades are the reliable origin. If your formula can accept 30%, Sulawesi is a workable and often cheaper option.
How is 32% PA confirmed on a batch COA?
The figure is only a claim until it appears on that lot’s GC-MS and COA. Ask for the batch document showing patchoulol percentage, acid value, specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation. The desk sends the actual COA for the drum on offer before you commit, so you buy against a tested number, not a datasheet.
What does Min 32 PA patchouli oil cost per kg in 2026?
FOB indicative per 2026 runs USD 45-90/kg for the 30-35% commercial band that includes Min 32 Sumatra Dark. Iron-Free and MD lines run higher, USD 100-200/kg. A harvest-failure spike can push 30-32% material toward USD 100-130/kg. Final price confirms against grade, documents and MOQ.
What is the minimum order for Min 32 PA patchouli oil?
No single official MOQ exists publicly. In practice bulk trades in drums of roughly 180-200kg, and typical minimums run 100-1000 kg. Smaller ~25kg drum postings appear, but pricing favours full drums. Exports usually clear Belawan, Surabaya or Makassar — tell the desk your volume and port for an accurate quote.