**Aceh patchouli oil (minyak nilam Aceh) is Indonesia’s benchmark for high-patchoulol dark grades, typically Min 32-34 PA, prized by perfumers for deep woody-balsamic tenacity. Bali Premium Trip arranges bulk Aceh and Gayo-highlands supply in export drums, with COA, GC-MS and origin documents confirmed before every quote.**
Aceh sits at the top of a supply chain the world leans on. Industry figures for 2023-2025 put Indonesia at over 80% of global patchouli (nilam) oil, roughly 1,000-1,200 metric tons a year, against a market valued near USD 72.3 million in 2023. Within that, Sumatra and Aceh oils — the botanical is Pogostemon cablin, CAS 8014-09-3, FEMA 2838 — are the ones fine-fragrance houses ask for by name.
Why do perfumers ask for Aceh patchouli oil specifically?
Two reasons: patchoulol content and character. Aceh oil, including material from the cooler Gayo highlands, is repeatedly described as running high on patchouli alcohol (kadar PA) — the molecule that carries the woody-balsamic, sweet-herbaceous, earthy-spicy depth and the long fixative tail perfumers build accords around. Indonesian oil generally sits at 28-34% PA and is often marketed at 30-40%; the strongest Sumatra dark lots reach Min 34 PA.
Colour tracks grade, from light-yellowish-brown up to a deep red-brown in premium dark lots. That darkness is not a flaw here — it signals the aged, resinous profile that gives Aceh oil its reputation as a fixative. For soap, this depth is an asset; for pale cosmetic bases, buyers move to iron-free or molecularly distilled (MD) lots that keep the PA but lighten the colour.
What Aceh and Sumatra grades can this desk source?
The table maps grade families to citable reference SKUs from the Indonesian exporter grade families (2022-2025) so your technical team can specify precisely. Treat every number as a target — an exact PA%, specific gravity, refractive index or optical rotation is only a firm claim once it appears on the actual batch COA and GC-MS.
| Grade family | Min PA (patchoulol) | Typical acid value | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumatra Dark Premium | Min 34 PA | 4-6 | Fine fragrance, maximum tenacity |
| Sumatra Dark | Min 32 PA | 4-6 | Fragrance, soap, standard dark |
| Sumatra Iron-Free | Min 32 PA | de-ironized | Cosmetics, cleaner colour |
| Sumatra MD | Min 32 / 34 PA | molecularly distilled | Light-colour, high-clarity work |
Sumatra and Aceh lots commonly quote PA 30-32 with an acid value of 4-6; an acid value under 8 is cited as a marker of excellent storage stability. Iron-free grades use steam distillation followed by de-ironization; MD grades add molecular distillation to strip colour while holding PA. The oil is soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water.
What does Aceh patchouli oil cost per kilo in 2026?
One canonical band, FOB indicative per 2026 — it moves with harvest and PA content, and the final quote is set only after grade, PA%, documents and MOQ are confirmed.
| Grade tier (PA / patchoulol) | Indicative FOB per 2026 |
|---|---|
| PA under 30% | USD 35-55/kg |
| PA 30-35% (commercial — most Aceh dark lots) | USD 45-90/kg |
| Premium PA above 35% / iron-free / MD / organic-certified | USD 100-200/kg |
High-PA Aceh dark at Min 34 PA sits at the upper end of the commercial band and crosses into the premium band when the lot is iron-free, molecularly distilled or organic-certified. Volatility is real: a harvest-failure spike can push 30-32% PA material toward roughly USD 100-130/kg. The market context matters — reporting into late 2025 described a structurally firm market, historic-high prices, scarce material, and farmers switching to corn, cocoa and palm oil because patchouli prices were too low to break even. Read that as continued supply risk into 2027, and lock specs early.
How does an Aceh-origin bulk order work?
- Send the RFQ. Tell us grade family, target PA%, colour tolerance and volume. WhatsApp 6281128590000 or sales@balipremiumtrip.com. SLA on first response is 24 working hours.
- Sample and COA review. We arrange a representative sample plus COA (with PA%) and GC-MS so your lab confirms patchoulol, acid value and profile before committing.
- Firm quotation. Once PA%, documents and MOQ are agreed, you get a dated FOB quote against the band above — no single fixed number until the grade is pinned.
- Drum fill and documents. Bulk trades in export drums around 180-200 kg; typical MOQ runs 100-1000 kg. Each shipment carries COA, GC-MS, TDS, SDS/MSDS and Certificate of Origin; premium lines can add Kosher, Halal, COSMOS or FSSC 22000 where available. Published COAs have shown retest/best-before dates as far out as April 2027 — useful for long contracts.
- Export. Aceh and North Sumatra material ships primarily through Belawan (Medan); we coordinate against your Incoterms and delivery window.
EU buyers should flag REACH-style documentation and CAS 8014-09-3 up front so origin and compliance paperwork travel with the drums.
Ready to price your Aceh lot?
Send your Aceh-origin RFQ — grade, target PA% and volume — to WhatsApp 6281128590000 or sales@balipremiumtrip.com, and ask for the COA and GC-MS with your quote. Bali Premium Trip is an independent sourcing concierge, not the distillery owner; Aceh supply is arranged via vetted licensed partners, and every batch spec is verified against real documents rather than promised on paper. We do not guarantee customs clearance or fixed lab values. Part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aceh patchouli oil actually higher in patchouli alcohol than other origins?
Aceh and Sumatra oils are consistently described as high in patchoulol, with strong dark lots reaching Min 34 PA against the 28-34% typical for Indonesian oil. That said, “high PA” is only proven for your specific drum once the batch COA and GC-MS confirm it, so we send both before you commit.
What is the minimum order for bulk Aceh patchouli oil?
No single official MOQ exists publicly. Aceh oil trades in export drums of roughly 180-200 kg, with typical minimums between 100 and 1000 kg. Smaller drum sizes appear in some postings, but for fine-fragrance contracts most buyers order in full drums. Tell us your volume and we quote accordingly.
What documents come with an Aceh patchouli oil shipment?
Standard paperwork is COA (with PA%), GC-MS, TDS, SDS/MSDS and Certificate of Origin. Premium lines may add Kosher, Halal, COSMOS or FSSC 22000 certification. EU buyers should request CAS 8014-09-3 and REACH-style documentation early. Published COAs have carried retest dates as far out as April 2027 for longer contracts.
How much does Min 34 PA Aceh dark patchouli oil cost in 2026?
As of 2026, commercial Aceh dark at PA 30-35% runs an indicative FOB of USD 45-90/kg, with Min 34 PA sitting at the upper end. Iron-free, molecularly distilled or organic-certified lots reach USD 100-200/kg. A harvest-failure spike can push 30-32% PA toward USD 100-130/kg. Final price confirms grade, documents and MOQ.