Global Agarwood Essential Oils Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast (2026 - 2035)
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market: by Type (Pure Essential Oil, Compound Essential Oil, Organic Agarwood Oil, Synthetic Agarwood Oil, Wild Agarwood Oil, Cultivated Agarwood Oil), Application (Aromatherapy, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages, Home Care, Others), Distribution Channels (Online, Offline, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Direct Sales, Others), Technology (Steam Distillation, Solvent Extraction, CO2 Extraction, Hydro Distillation, Enfleurage, Maceration), Organization Size (Small, Medium, Large) and By Global Historical & Forecast Period (2020-2035) Comprehensive Study 2025
Last Updated: 27-07-2025 | Format: PDF | Report ID:12900 | Author: Clara
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Outlook: 2025-2035
The global Agarwood Essential Oils market is witnessing robust growth, driven by rising demand for natural and organic personal care products, increasing use in aromatherapy, and its therapeutic benefits. The market encompasses various oil types such as pure, compound, organic, synthetic, wild, and cultivated, catering to diverse applications in personal care, pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and home care. Technological advancements in extraction methods, like CO2 and steam distillation, are enhancing oil purity and yield. With expanding online distribution and increased awareness of sustainable agarwood sourcing, the outlook for this market to 2035 remains positive, with significant growth expected across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Latest Market Dynamics
Key Drivers
Booming demand for premium natural ingredients in cosmetics and personal care, with companies like Givaudan enhancing their agarwood oil portfolio by launching new organic blends in 2024.
Expansion of aromatherapy and wellness sectors, as seen by Biofinest’s new product rollouts targeting holistic health consumers globally in mid-2024.
Key Trends
Rapid consumer shift towards clean-label and certified organic essential oils, prompted by product launches from Firmenich with sustainable sourcing certifications in 2024.
Increased collaborations for sustainable agarwood cultivation, illustrated by Tien Phuoc Agarwood Company's partnership with local growers in Southeast Asia announced in Q3 2024.
Key Opportunities
Growth in pharmaceutical use, with K.M. Chemicals investing in R&D to develop innovative agarwood-based actives for therapeutic applications announced in June 2024.
Surging demand in luxury fragrance markets, shown by Hoang Giang Agarwood’s introduction of ultra-premium oils for European luxury brands in July 2024.
Key Challenges
Sustainability and supply chain complexity, with Essential Oils Company highlighting sourcing challenges amid wild agarwood depletion in June 2024.
Regulatory compliance for global exports, such as DA Aromatherapy facing new export permit requirements impacting supply consistency since August 2024.
Key Restraints
High production costs due to labor-intensive extraction and scarcity of wild agarwood, complicating product affordability as reported by Grandawood Agarwood in July 2024.
Competition from synthetic alternatives, with A.K. Aromatics expanding their synthetic agarwood oil offerings creating downward pricing pressure in Q2 2024.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Share by Type, 2025
In 2025, the Agarwood Essential Oils market by type is dominated by Pure Essential Oil (35%), followed by Organic Agarwood Oil (27%) and Compound Essential Oil (18%). Pure oil’s market leadership is rooted in its wide application scope and high regard for authenticity among both luxe and health-conscious buyers. Organic Agarwood Oil registers strong growth due to eco-awareness and consumer demand for clean-label options. Compound oils, blending agarwood with other botanicals, appeal to niche perfumery and home care segments. The market also features smaller shares for synthetic, wild, and cultivated variants, but the prevailing trend emphasizes purity and sustainability, especially in premium product categories.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Share by Application, 2025
Aromatherapy remains the largest application segment in 2025, contributing 39% of total market share, attributed to rising wellness and holistic health trends. Personal Care & Cosmetics follows at 33% as top brands integrate agarwood oil into skincare and fragrances. Pharmaceuticals capture 11%, leveraging the oil’s therapeutic value in new product developments. Food & Beverages (6%), Home Care (6%), and Others (5%) represent emerging interest segments, notably for unique flavoring and air care solutions. Increasing consumer awareness, especially in Asia and Europe, steers preference toward multipurpose and natural-use products, sustaining growth across applications.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Revenue (USD Million), 2020-2035
The market has shown steady momentum with revenue rising from $187 Million in 2020 to an expected $465 Million by 2035. This trajectory is propelled by heightened consumer demand for niche luxury and wellness categories. Substantial revenue spikes are noted post-2025, in part due to major retailers expanding their natural product lines and pharmaceutical innovations leveraging agarwood’s bioactive compounds. Asia-Pacific remains the strongest revenue contributor, followed by Europe and North America, mirroring both mature consumer markets and dynamic new entrants.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market YOY (%), 2020-2035
The global Agarwood Essential Oils market has maintained a positive YOY growth rate post-pandemic, averaging 7.5% annually between 2020 and 2025, before slightly tapering off to a 6.7% average 2025-2030 as the market matures. Peak increases coincide with key product launches and expanded distribution channels. YOY spikes of over 8% occurred in 2024-2025, spurred by luxury and wellness sector growth, before normalizing due to market stabilization and increased competitive activity.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Share by Region, 2025
Asia-Pacific dominates the global Agarwood Essential Oils market in 2025, securing a 48% share, driven by centuries-long cultural utilization, large-scale cultivation, and key producer economies (notably Vietnam, India, and China). Europe commands a 22% market share, underpinned by luxury fragrance industry ties and increasing consumer preference for natural wellness products. North America’s share is 16%, led by rising health and personal care consumption. Other regions, including the Middle East, Africa, and South America, account for 14%, reflecting expansion into new aroma and therapeutic markets.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Players Share, 2025
The market is moderately consolidated. Givaudan leads with 16% market share due to a broad product portfolio and active R&D. Firmenich follows at 10% due to global partnerships and sustainable product pushes. Tien Phuoc Agarwood Company and Biofinest capture 8% and 7% shares, respectively, focusing on organic and premium offerings. The remainder is divided among smaller specialized companies and regional players, fostering competition and innovation.
Global Agarwood Essential Oils Market Buyers Share, 2025
Cosmetics & Personal Care companies make up the largest cohort of agarwood essential oil buyers at 34%, reflecting growing usage in skincare, perfumes, and wellness. Aromatherapy brands account for 28% of demand, followed by pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries (15%). Food, beverage, and specialty distributors collectively represent 11%. Other end-users—including luxury home care and niche retailers—comprise the balance, underscoring broadening application and market penetration.
Study Coverage
Metrics
Details
Years
2020-2035
Base Year
2025
Market Size
Revenue (USD Million)
Regions
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, Middle East, Africa
Segments
By Type (Pure Essential Oil, Compound Essential Oil, Organic Agarwood Oil, Synthetic Agarwood Oil, Wild Agarwood Oil, Cultivated Agarwood Oil), By Application (Aromatherapy, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages, Home Care, Others), By Distribution Channels, By Technology, By Organization Size
July 2024: Hoang Giang Agarwood launches line of ultra-premium oils targeting European luxury fragrance firms.
June 2024: K.M. Chemicals announces investment in new pharmaceutical-grade agarwood oil research and development.
August 2024: DA Aromatherapy adapts export strategies to comply with updated global trade permit protocols.
June 2024: Essential Oils Company partners with African growers to enhance sustainable agarwood sourcing.
July 2024: Grandawood Agarwood expands cultivated oil output to address pure oil scarcity and lower costs.
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Clara
Senior Market Research Analyst
Clara is a Senior Market Research Analyst specializing in market research, industry analysis, and business consulting across Consumers Goods. Clara brings a commercially grounded perspective to sectors shaped by changing demand, innovation, and competitive dynamics, helping turn complex market trends into clear strategic insights for business decision-makers. With 10+ years of experience across research, analytics, and strategic advisory roles, Clara has helped organizations translate data into actionable growth strategies.
