Auroma Newsletters

August 2003

Auroma Market News Report

The aim of this newsletter is to update you with the latest trends and availability of essential oils, fragrances and vegetable oils. This gives you an understanding of potential causes of price fluctuations and ongoing availability of your favourite oils.

Essential Oil Status Report

Sandalwood oil East Indian remains extremely short, continuing reports from India indicate that there may be very little remaining before all the trees have been destroyed.

As a result, the demand for Australian Sandalwood Oil has increased considerably.

Aniseed Oil, the recent crop in China was very good.

Cinnamon Leaf Oil, There have been recent floods and landslides in Sri Lanka which have impacted on the planting areas.

Clove Leaf Oil, with the global clove prices having risen sharply over the last 1 -2 months in the spice markets, due to the increased demand and fears of a significantly reduced crop in Indonesia. Also the current situation with the province of Aceh Indonesia complicates matters further.

Coriander Seed Oil, the adverse weather conditions in Eastern Europe will have an impact later this year with reports of crops being delayed by a month. Yields are expected to be down.

Lavender Oil, the crops in France and Bulgaria have been reduced by approximately 30%.

Orange Oil Sweet, the Brazilian 2003/04 crop appears to be short by 25-30%. The Florida crop, which is due in late 2003/04, also now appears to be reduced, although no numbers have yet been estimated.

Tea Tree, the demand for tea tree has remained steady over the last few weeks.

Vegetable Oil Status Report

Soyabean Oil, the new forecasts in the U.S. has resulted in higher stocks than estimated.

Sesame Oil, it is expected India will produce a better crop of Sesame oil than last year.

Evening Primrose Oil, the crop has been reduced from last year's level in China.

Freight - Hazardous Goods

There are continuing increases in the costs involved with freighting hazardous goods. We anticipate these will continue.

If you are interested in any of the products listed above, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be more than happy to assist with your inquiries.