Wild-sourced oud oil is the rarest, highest tier of Indonesian agarwood, and it leaves the country legally only with a documented CITES export permit, a BKSDA recommendation, and material drawn from within the national quota under a Non-Detriment Finding. We broker documented lots only and refuse any undocumented wild oil, full stop.
Every Aquilaria-derived product is regulated at the border. Legal export requires a CITES permit and a BKSDA recommendation; confirm current requirements with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country. We are a sourcing broker and information hub, not a permit authority. We never sell permit certainty and never guarantee customs clearance.
Why is wild oud oil the rarest export tier?
Wild oud oil is distilled from resinous agarwood that formed naturally in forest trees over years or decades, without inoculation. Most Aquilaria and Gyrinops species sit under CITES Appendix II, so international trade is allowed but tightly controlled. Indonesia’s 2024 Non-Detriment Finding set a wild Aquilaria malaccensis quota of just 24,110 kg of wood for the whole year, and only a fraction of that wood yields distillable oil.
Origin matters to buyers. Wild agarwood from Papua and Maluku is widely regarded as typically superior, while East Kalimantan, notably Apau Kayan, is a documented historical wild-sourcing area recorded in TRAFFIC’s field research as far back as 1997. Those regional reputations, plus the sheer scarcity of legal wild material, are why collectors and niche perfume houses pay top prices, and why fraud follows the category. We treat provenance as the product: if a lot cannot be tied to a permit path, a CITES source code, and a legal quota allocation, we decline it.
How do wild and plantation oud oil prices compare?
Oud oil is priced as a grade-dependent band, never a single number. Our canonical band for oud and agarwood oil is USD 30,000 to 80,000 per kg (as of 2026, indicative; the final quote confirms grade and scope). Wild-distilled oil commands the upper end of that band and beyond; documented plantation oil sits lower and is easier to permit.
| Tier | CITES source code | Indicative price | Permit path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documented plantation oud oil | P | USD 30,000-80,000/kg (grade-dependent band) | Standard; easier and faster to document |
| Documented wild oud oil | W | Upper end of the band and above, per verified lot | Slower; needs NDF quota plus full CITES file |
| Natural oud oil (retail context) | — | USD 200-1,000+ per ml | Buyer-guide reference only, not a quote |
| Superior pure wild agarwood material (2026 market top) | W | ~US$290,000/kg | Illustrative ceiling, raw material not oil |
| Artificial / plantation material (2026 low end) | P | ~US$100/kg | Illustrative floor, raw material not oil |
To show how wide the wild-versus-plantation gap has become, market commentary in 2026 notes that superior pure wild agarwood raw material can reach around US$290,000 per kg, while artificial or plantation material may sit near US$100 per kg. Retail buyer guides quote natural oud oil at roughly USD 200 to 1,000+ per millilitre. Read these as context, not as your quote: the real number depends on the specific lot, its grade, its documentation, and your volume.
What documents make wild oud oil legal to export?
CITES paperwork distinguishes source code W (wild) from source code P (plantation or artificially propagated). Wild oil is the harder, slower path because it draws on a limited quota. A compliant wild-oil export generally rests on:
- A valid CITES export permit issued by Indonesia’s designated Management Authority.
- A BKSDA recommendation from the regional conservation authority.
- Material that falls within the current Non-Detriment Finding quota for the species (the 2024 wild Aquilaria malaccensis quota was 24,110 kg).
- A declared source code (W for wild) traceable through the chain of custody.
- Your import country’s own permit and clearance requirements, confirmed before shipment.
We help you assemble and verify this file with licensed permit holders. We do not issue permits, and no honest broker can promise one.
How does sourcing wild oud oil through us work?
- Tell us the brief. Species, grade, wild or plantation, target volume, and destination country. Message WhatsApp 6281139414563 or email bd@juaraholding.com.
- We screen provenance. We verify the lot ties to a CITES permit path, a source code, and, for wild material, a legal NDF quota allocation. Undocumented material is refused at this stage.
- You receive an indicative quote within 24 business hours. Grade-dependent band, documentation status, and scope stated plainly, with no invented certainty.
- Sample and verify. Where a documented sample is available, you confirm aroma and quality before any full commitment.
- Legal export coordination. We coordinate documentation with licensed permit holders and your import-country requirements. Permits are issued by the authorities, not by us.
What engagement options and timelines apply?
| Option | What you get | Typical timeline | Quote SLA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation review | We assess whether a lot’s CITES, BKSDA, and quota paperwork is complete before you commit | ~2-5 business days (indicative) | 24 business hours |
| Documented sample sourcing | A small, permit-traceable sample for aroma and quality verification | Subject to availability; often 1-3 weeks | 24 business hours |
| Full export lot | Sourcing plus coordination with licensed permit holders for a documented wild or plantation lot | Driven by permit processing; weeks to months | 24 business hours |
Timelines are indicative and confirmed at quote; wild-material permits move slower than plantation, and neither can be rushed past the authorities.
Talk to the Juara Holding Group trade desk
Ready to source documented Indonesian oud oil, or want a lot’s paperwork checked before you commit? Reach the Juara Holding Group trade desk directly. We broker documented lots only, quote within 24 business hours, and will tell you plainly when a request cannot be met legally.
- WhatsApp: 6281139414563
- Email: bd@juaraholding.com
- Or send the enquiry form: your name, email, destination country, cargo or product detail, and message (fields: csh_name, csh_email, csh_dest, csh_cargo, csh_msg).
Part of Juara Holding Group, a Bali-based Indonesian group operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to export wild oud oil from Indonesia?
Yes, but only under strict controls. Most Aquilaria species are CITES Appendix II, so wild oud oil export requires a CITES export permit, a BKSDA recommendation, and material within Indonesia’s Non-Detriment Finding quota; the 2024 wild Aquilaria malaccensis quota was 24,110 kg. Always confirm current rules with the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia) and your import country.
How much does wild oud oil cost per kilogram in 2026?
Wild oud oil is priced as a grade-dependent band, not a single figure. Our canonical oud oil band is USD 30,000 to 80,000 per kg as of 2026, with wild-distilled oil at the upper end and beyond. For scale, 2026 market commentary notes superior pure wild agarwood raw material near US$290,000 per kg. Your final quote confirms grade, documentation, and scope.
What is the difference between CITES source code W and P for oud oil?
On CITES paperwork, source code W means the material was wild-harvested, while P means plantation or artificially propagated. Wild (W) oil is rarer, priced higher, and slower to permit because it draws on a limited quota; plantation (P) oil is generally easier and faster to document. Both still require a full permit and a BKSDA recommendation.
How do you prove wild oud oil is not from illegal harvest?
Provenance is the product. We only broker lots that tie to a CITES permit path, a declared source code, and, for wild material, a legal quota allocation under the current Non-Detriment Finding. If a seller cannot document the chain of custody, we decline the lot. We are a broker, not a permit authority, and never sell certainty.
Can you guarantee my wild oud oil will clear customs?
No, and no honest broker can. Permits are issued by the CITES Management Authority (Indonesia), and clearance depends on your import country’s own rules, which we cannot control or guarantee. We coordinate documentation with licensed permit holders and refuse undocumented material, but we never sell permit certainty or guarantee customs clearance. Confirm current requirements at both ends.