Exporting agarwood from Indonesia legally requires a CITES export permit plus a BKSDA recommendation, because Aquilaria sits on CITES Appendix II. We coordinate that compliance path end to end — contract, BKSDA recommendation, export permit, customs — but we are a sourcing broker and information hub, not the permit authority, and we never sell permit certainty.
If you have a Gulf or China buyer waiting and a batch of chips or oud oil ready, the paperwork is what stands between you and a clean shipment. This page explains what a real agarwood CITES permit service in Indonesia does, what it cannot promise, and how our trade desk helps you move through each stage without guessing.
What does a CITES permit service actually cover?
Most Aquilaria and Gyrinops species are listed under CITES Appendix II, which means international trade is allowed but regulated. Legal export requires a CITES export permit plus a BKSDA recommendation, and the permit is subject to a Non-Detriment Finding (NDF) confirming that trade will not harm wild populations. Indonesia’s 2024 NDF set a wild Aquilaria malaccensis quota of 24,110 kg, so wild material competes for a capped allocation while plantation stock generally moves more freely.
Our role is coordination, document preparation, and introductions to the right offices — not approval. We are a sourcing broker and information hub, not a permit authority. We do not issue permits, we do not sit inside BKSDA or the CITES Management Authority, and we will not tell you a permit is guaranteed. What we do is keep your file complete, plantation-first, and honest so it has the best chance of moving.
Always confirm current requirements with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and with your import country before you commit to shipping dates.
What are the steps from contract to customs?
The legal path runs through four stages. Timings below are indicative and confirmed per file — real duration depends on your source code, volume, region, and how complete your documents are when you start.
| Stage | What happens | Who issues it | Indicative timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Contract & source check | Confirm grade, volume, buyer country, and source code — plantation (P) or wild (W); assemble origin and processing records | Exporter + our trade desk | Days, once documents are ready |
| 2. BKSDA recommendation | Regional conservation office (BKSDA) reviews the material and origin, then issues its recommendation | BKSDA (regional office) | Varies by region and file |
| 3. CITES export permit | National CITES Management Authority issues the Appendix II export permit, subject to the NDF and quota | CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) | Varies; wild material tied to quota |
| 4. Customs & shipping | Export clearance, phytosanitary steps, and freight to the Gulf or China buyer | Customs / freight forwarder | After permit is in hand |
Two documents often surprise first-time exporters. Moving processed agarwood between Indonesian regions can require the Surat Angkutan Kayu Olahan (SAKO), a wood transport permit from the local forest authority, and harvest from State forests in Kalimantan needs a separate permit under Forestry Regulation No. 28. CITES documents also distinguish source code W (wild) from P (plantation or artificially propagated); plantation material is generally easier to permit and more sustainable, which is why we build files plantation-first.
What does agarwood itself cost — and what does the service cost?
Permit coordination is quoted per case because scope varies widely. To keep your commercial planning grounded, here is the canonical, grade-dependent price band for the material you are exporting, as of 2026 — indicative, with the final quote confirming grade and scope.
| Item | Indicative band (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plantation agarwood chips | USD 500-7,000 / kg | Low-resin to super grade; a wide band is correct — price is grade-driven |
| Oud / agarwood oil | USD 30,000-80,000 / kg | Distilled oil; grade and purity set the number |
| Permit coordination service | Quoted per file | Depends on volume, source code, region, document readiness |
Agarwood pricing is a band, not a single number, because grade decides everything. Buyer guides put Indonesian chips at roughly USD 5–15 per 10 g for low grade (C/D), USD 20–60 per 10 g for mid grade (B/A), and USD 100–300+ per 10 g for premium Super A, with natural oud oil at USD 200–1,000+ per ml. Market commentary in 2026 notes superior pure wild agarwood reaching around US$290,000/kg while artificial or plantation material may sit near US$100/kg — which is exactly why grade, and honest grading, matter to your permit and your margin.
How does the coordination work?
- Send your batch details — grade, volume, source (plantation or wild), buyer country — to our trade desk via WhatsApp or email.
- We map your file and tell you plainly which documents you already have, what BKSDA will want, and whether your material fits the plantation-first, quota-aware path.
- You receive an indicative quote and scope within 24 business hours, covering coordination, likely stages, and where the genuine decision points sit.
- We coordinate the sequence — contract, BKSDA recommendation, CITES export permit, customs — introducing you to the correct offices and keeping your paperwork clean.
- You confirm current rules directly with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country before shipping. We support; the authorities decide.
Talk to the trade desk
Ready to move a batch, or just want to know if your file is realistic? Our concierge trade desk, operated by Juara Holding Group, will map your agarwood CITES permit path and return an indicative quote within 24 business hours.
- WhatsApp: 6281139414563
- Email: bd@juaraholding.com
- Or use the quote form on this page — tell us your grade, volume, source code, and destination country.
We are a sourcing broker and information hub, not a permit authority. We never sell permit certainty and never guarantee customs clearance. What we offer is a clean, honest, plantation-first file and steady coordination through a regulated process.
Part of Juara Holding Group — a Bali-based Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a CITES permit to export agarwood from Indonesia?
Yes. Most Aquilaria and Gyrinops species are on CITES Appendix II, so any international shipment needs a CITES export permit plus a BKSDA recommendation, and the permit is subject to a Non-Detriment Finding. Confirm the current requirements with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country before shipping.
Can you guarantee my CITES permit will be approved?
No, and be wary of anyone who does. We are a sourcing broker and information hub, not the permit authority. We coordinate your file, prepare documents, and introduce you to the right offices, but approval rests entirely with BKSDA and the CITES Management Authority. We never sell permit certainty or guarantee customs clearance.
What is the difference between source code W and P on a CITES permit?
CITES documents mark source code W for wild-harvested material and P for plantation or artificially propagated material. Plantation (P) stock is generally easier to permit and more sustainable, while wild (W) material competes for a capped quota — Indonesia’s 2024 NDF set a wild Aquilaria malaccensis limit of 24,110 kg. We build files plantation-first.
How long does the agarwood export permit process take?
It varies by file. Duration depends on your source code, volume, region, and how complete your documents are at the start, plus whether inter-regional transport permits like the SAKO apply. Wild material is also tied to the annual quota. We give an indicative timeline per case once we have reviewed your batch details.
Does plantation agarwood still need a BKSDA recommendation?
Yes. Even plantation-grown, artificially propagated agarwood is a regulated forest product and still requires a BKSDA recommendation before the CITES export permit is issued. Plantation source code P is generally simpler to permit than wild material, but it does not skip the recommendation stage. Always confirm the current requirements with the relevant Indonesian authorities.