Plantation agarwood chips carrying CITES source code P are the smart, sustainable choice for reliable Indonesian export supply: farmed Aquilaria is easier to permit than wild, scalable to container volume, and priced as a grade-dependent band of USD 500-7,000/kg. Legal export still requires a CITES permit plus a BKSDA recommendation.
Why do serious buyers start with plantation chips?
Wild agarwood makes headlines for eye-watering prices, but it is a compliance and supply headache. Plantation-grown Aquilaria solves both. It is cultivated, traceable to a farm, and tagged in CITES paperwork as source code P (artificially propagated) rather than W (wild) – and P material is generally easier to permit and far more sustainable.
That matters more every year. Indonesia’s 2024 Non-Detriment Finding set a wild Aquilaria malaccensis quota of just 24,110 kg for the whole country. Plantation supply does not draw on that shrinking wild pool, so you can plan repeat shipments without competing for a capped resource.
For a buyer who needs consistent grade, predictable volume, and clean legality, plantation chips are simply the workable answer. We are plantation-first and never source or facilitate illegal wild harvest.
How do plantation and wild chips actually compare?
Both come from the same Aquilaria genus, but they behave very differently as an export product.
| Factor | Plantation (source code P) | Wild (source code W) |
|---|---|---|
| Aroma | Clean, warm, consistent; high grades rival wild | Rare complexity prized by collectors |
| Resin | Inoculated, predictable across batches | Variable; top lots exceptional, many thin |
| Price | USD 500-7,000/kg grade-dependent band | Extreme spread; superior pure wild near US$290,000/kg in 2026 commentary |
| Legality | Easier to permit, sustainable, scalable | Tight quota (24,110 kg wild A. malaccensis, 2024 NDF), higher legal risk |
| Supply | Repeatable, plannable volume | Scarce and shrinking |
The takeaway: wild chips can score higher on rare complexity, but plantation chips win on everything that makes an export business repeatable – legality, traceability, and supply you can actually promise a buyer.
What do plantation agarwood chips cost per grade?
Agarwood pricing is a grade-dependent band, never a single figure. Plantation chips run roughly USD 500-7,000/kg depending on grade, from low-resin material to super grades. Distilled oud (agarwood oil) is a different tier entirely at USD 30,000-80,000/kg. All figures are as of 2026, indicative, and a final quote confirms grade and scope.
Indonesian chips are commonly sorted across about nine grades, with the key tiers Super A, Super B, Super C and Sabak; the remaining grades mostly denote wood size and resin quantity. Grading rests on three objective checks: density (chips are dropped in water – sinking signals higher resin), resin saturation (black-brown tiger-stripe veining, not a uniform plastic-like black), and aromatic intensity (hot-plate or steam testing).
| Grade tier | What it is | Indicative retail (per 10 g) | Position in export band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super A | Highest resin, sinks, intense aroma | USD 100-300+ | Top of USD 500-7,000/kg band |
| Super B / A | Mid-high resin, strong scent | USD 20-60 | Mid band |
| Super C / Sabak | Lighter resin, incense-grade | USD 5-15 | Lower band |
| Oud / agarwood oil | Distilled from chips | Priced per ml | USD 30,000-80,000/kg |
Retail context supports that band: buyer guides quote Indonesian chips near USD 5-15 per 10 g for low grade, USD 20-60 for mid, and USD 100-300+ for premium Super A. Higher resin content correlates with stronger fragrance, higher density and a higher grade.
What does the CITES permit process require?
Most Aquilaria and Gyrinops species are listed under CITES Appendix II, so international trade is legal but regulated. A compliant plantation shipment generally moves through these checkpoints:
- Confirm source and grade. Verify the chips are plantation (source code P), then grade by density, resin and aroma.
- Secure the BKSDA recommendation. The regional conservation authority assesses the consignment.
- Obtain the CITES export permit. Issued by Indonesia’s designated CITES Management Authority, subject to a Non-Detriment Finding.
- Arrange domestic transport papers. Moving processed agarwood between regions also needs a wood transport permit, the Surat Angkutan Kayu Olahan (SAKO), from the local forest authority.
- Clear your import country. Your destination may require its own CITES import permit and inspection.
One honesty line we never blur: legal export requires a CITES export permit and a BKSDA recommendation, and you should 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 or guarantee customs clearance.
How does sourcing through our trade desk work?
The Juara Holding Group trade desk connects vetted plantation supply to serious export buyers. Bali is our sourcing and logistics access point, not a fixed price sheet – grade and quote depend on the specific lot.
- Send your brief. Tell us target grade, quantity, form (chips, powder or oil) and destination market.
- Get a graded quote. We match plantation lots to your profile and return an indicative quote within 24 business hours.
- Review samples. We arrange representative samples so you confirm resin, density and aroma before committing.
- Align on compliance. We map the CITES and BKSDA path for your lot and coordinate with licensed partners.
- Confirm and ship. You approve, and the shipment proceeds through permitted, documented channels.
Ready to price a plantation agarwood shipment?
Tell us your grade, volume and destination and we will return a graded, indicative quote within 24 business hours – honest about what is permittable and what is not.
- WhatsApp the trade desk: 6281139414563
- Email: bd@juaraholding.com
- Prefer a form? Send grade, quantity, destination and cargo detail and we will follow up.
No permit guarantees, no fabricated wild super claims – just legal, traceable plantation supply routed through the Juara Holding Group concierge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is plantation agarwood easier to export than wild agarwood?
Yes. Plantation material carries CITES source code P, which is generally easier to permit and more sustainable than wild source code W. Both still need a CITES export permit and a BKSDA recommendation, and both fall under a Non-Detriment Finding. Indonesia’s 2024 NDF capped wild Aquilaria malaccensis at 24,110 kg, so plantation supply scales without competing for that limited wild quota.
What price should I expect for plantation agarwood chips per kilogram?
Plantation agarwood chips run roughly USD 500-7,000/kg as of 2026, a grade-dependent band rather than a single number. Retail guides quote low grades near USD 5-15 per 10 g, mid tiers USD 20-60, and premium Super A at USD 100-300+. Resin content, sinking density and aroma set the tier; a final quote confirms grade and scope.
Is cultivated plantation agarwood chemical-free and safe to burn?
Reputable cultivated agarwood is produced by inoculating living Aquilaria trees to trigger natural resin, and quality plantation chips are generally clean and safe for routine burning. Ask your supplier about inoculation method and any fertilizer use, and request resin and aroma testing. We source from growers who avoid excessive inputs, though we are a broker, not a testing lab.
Can plantation agarwood chips match the aroma of wild oud?
High-grade plantation chips can rival wild material on warmth and sweetness, though collectors still prize wild oud for rare complexity – which is why 2026 commentary notes superior pure wild agarwood near US$290,000/kg versus roughly US$100/kg for plantation. For consistent, legal, repeatable export supply, well-graded plantation chips are the practical choice. We match samples to your target profile before you commit.