**A bulk patchouli oil supplier in Indonesia ships PA-graded nilam (minyak nilam) in 180-200kg steel drums, with typical MOQs of 100-1000kg and FOB pricing from USD 35-200/kg depending on kadar PA and grade. Orders load ex-Belawan, Surabaya, or Makassar, and a batch-specific quote confirms grade, documents, and lead time.**
If you buy patchouli oil by the drum, Indonesia is where the supply lives. Industry sources across 2023-2025 place the country at over 80% of world output, with annual production of roughly 1,000-1,200 metric tons against demand near the same level. The global patchouli oil market was valued at about USD 72.3 million in 2023. For a volume buyer, that concentration means your real decision is not which country but which grade, which origin, and which batch — and whether the paperwork holds up at your border.
Why source bulk patchouli oil from Indonesia?
The botanical is Pogostemon cablin (leaf), CAS 8014-09-3, FEMA No. 2838. Its oil is the industry’s benchmark fixative: woody-balsamic, earthy, sweet-herbaceous, and slow to fade. Indonesian material carries the fine-fragrance reputation, especially Sumatra and Aceh lots — including the Gayo highlands — prized for strong aroma and high patchoulol.
Key producing origins are Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, Sulawesi (notably Manado), and Java. Grade quality centres on kadar PA — patchouli alcohol percentage. Indonesian oil typically runs 28-34% PA and is often quoted at 30-40%. Above that, buyers pay for processing: iron-free (steam distillation followed by de-ironization) and MD (molecularly distilled) lines command the top of the market.
What do bulk price bands look like in 2026?
Use one canonical band and read it as a starting point, not a contract. These figures are FOB indicative per 2026, and they move with harvest and PA content; the final quote confirms grade, PA%, documents, and MOQ.
| Grade / kadar PA | FOB indicative (per 2026, USD/kg) | Typical destination use |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, PA under 30% | 35-55 | Soap, detergent, incense, air care |
| Commercial, PA 30-35% | 45-90 | Mainstream perfumery and cosmetics |
| Premium / iron-free / MD / organic-certified, PA above 35% | 100-200 | Fine fragrance fixative |
| Harvest-failure spike, PA 30-32% | ~100-130 | Scarcity pricing during short crops |
One explicit dated public reference gives a sense of the domestic floor: a North Sulawesi trader listed IDR 2,000,000/kg FOB Manado, marked “Price June 2025,” and noted it varied with quantity and market. Late-2025 conditions stayed structurally firm — historic-high prices, scarce material, and farmers switching to corn, cocoa, and palm oil because patchouli returns were too thin to break even. That points to continued supply risk and volatility into 2027, so lock volume early when your formula depends on it.
How is bulk patchouli oil packaged and shipped?
Bulk nilam trades in drums. There is no single official MOQ published, but the practical picture is consistent across the trade.
| Item | Bulk standard |
|---|---|
| Drum sizes | ~25kg (small lots), 180-200kg standard export drum |
| Typical MOQ | 100-1000 kg (roughly 1-5 export drums) |
| Main export ports | Belawan, Surabaya, Makassar |
| Solubility / handling | Soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water |
| Documents on request | COA (with PA%), GC-MS, TDS, SDS/MSDS, Certificate of Origin |
Loading port usually follows origin: Belawan serves Aceh and North Sumatra, Makassar serves Sulawesi grades, and Surabaya covers Java plus eastern routing. Some premium lines also carry Kosher, Halal, COSMOS, and FSSC 22000 certification, and published COAs have shown retest or best-before dates as far out as April 2027 — useful when you are contracting supply months ahead. EU buyers commonly require CAS 8014-09-3 and REACH-style documentation, which we flag before shipping.
According to the Indonesian exporter grade families (2022-2025), catalogued SKUs illustrate the grade spread: Sumatra MD lines at Min 30-34 PA, Sulawesi MD at Min 30 PA, Sumatra Dark Premium at Min 34 PA, and iron-free lots such as Sumatra Iron Free Min 32 PA. Sumatra grades often quote PA 30-32 with acid value 4-6; Sulawesi grades quote PA around 30 with acid value 8-10, and an acid value under 8 is cited as indicating excellent storage stability.
One honesty note that matters for volume buyers: any specific spec — PA%, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation — is a real claim only when it comes from that batch’s actual COA or GC-MS. We quote against documents, not brochure averages.
How does a bulk order work?
Our Bali Premium Trip desk routes your RFQ to vetted licensed distillers and exporters, then manages the quotation and paperwork end to end.
- Send your RFQ. Tell us target grade or PA%, volume, and destination through the quote form or WhatsApp. The more precise the kadar PA, the tighter the quote.
- Batch matching. We confirm which lots are actually available and share the relevant COA and GC-MS so you can read PA% and acid value before committing.
- Firm quotation in 24 working hours. You receive FOB price, drum count, port, lead time, and incoterm — a batch-specific number, not a catalogue placeholder.
- Sample and proforma. Optional pre-shipment sample, then a proforma invoice with payment terms once you approve the lot.
- Drum filling and export docs. We prepare Certificate of Origin, SDS, and requested certificates, then load ex Belawan, Surabaya, or Makassar.
- Dispatch and tracking. You get shipping documents and can plan customs clearance at your end.
Ready for a batch-specific bulk quote?
Send one message with your grade, PA target, and volume, and the Bali Premium Trip concierge turns it into a real quotation within 24 working hours.
- WhatsApp: 6281128590000
- Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
- Or use the RFQ form on this page with your name, email, destination, and cargo detail.
We arrange bulk patchouli oil via vetted licensed partners; we are the concierge desk coordinating supply, not the asset owner. Prices here are indicative as of 2026 and subject to harvest and market movement, and we cannot guarantee customs clearance or quality outcomes on your behalf — every figure is confirmed against the batch you actually buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for bulk patchouli oil from Indonesia?
There is no single official MOQ published for Indonesian patchouli oil. In practice it trades in drums: small postings cite ~25kg drums, while standard export drums hold 180-200kg. Most exporters set a typical minimum of 100-1000kg, so one to five drums is a realistic first order. Your batch quote confirms the exact MOQ per grade.
Which Indonesian ports handle bulk patchouli oil exports?
Three ports carry most bulk nilam exports: Belawan (serving Aceh and North Sumatra), Surabaya (Java and eastern routing), and Makassar (Sulawesi origins such as Manado). The loading port usually follows the oil’s origin, since Sumatra and Sulawesi grades distil near their farms. We confirm the FOB port together with your quotation.
How is bulk patchouli oil priced per kilogram in 2026?
As of 2026, FOB pricing runs roughly USD 35-55/kg for PA under 30%, USD 45-90/kg for commercial PA 30-35%, and USD 100-200/kg for premium, iron-free, molecularly distilled, or organic-certified oil. A harvest failure can push 30-32% PA toward USD 100-130/kg. Prices are indicative, not a contract, and move with harvest and kadar PA.
What documents come with a bulk patchouli oil shipment?
A bulk shipment routinely travels with a COA stating PA%, a GC-MS profile, TDS, SDS/MSDS, and a Certificate of Origin. Premium lots may add Kosher, Halal, COSMOS, or FSSC 22000 certificates. EU buyers usually need CAS 8014-09-3 and REACH-style paperwork. Any specific spec is a claim only when it comes from that batch’s actual COA.
Can you supply iron-free or molecularly distilled patchouli oil in bulk?
Yes. Iron-free grades use steam distillation followed by de-ironization, while MD grades add molecular distillation for a lighter color and cleaner profile. Catalogued examples include Sumatra MD at Min 30-34 PA and Sulawesi iron-free at Min 30 PA. These premium lines sit in the USD 100-200/kg band and ship in the same 180-200kg drums.