Agerwood
The formation of agarwood occurs in Aquilaria trees in response to fungal infection or physical injury, triggering a resinous reaction in the heartwood. This process imbues the wood with its legendary scent and cultural significance, highly prized in various industries.
Renowned for its legendary scent, agarwood chips are highly sought-after in the market. Heating these chips provides a direct way to enjoy their unique aroma, offering a delightful olfactory experience.
Beyond their pleasant fragrance, agarwood chips hold significant cultural and spiritual significance, making them valuable assets for businesses catering to various industries. In the Middle East, agarwood chips are integral to many ceremonies, from weddings to religious gatherings. They are believed to refresh and purify the atmosphere, dispelling negative energies while attracting positive ones.
Agarwood chips also serve practical purposes, such as purifying the air and refreshing fabrics, making them versatile additions to businesses’ product offerings. Our meticulously graded agarwood chips range from high to super quality, ensuring a delightful experience for businesses and their customers alike.
With production and supply units strategically located across Southeast Asia, we cater to the market by offering a diverse range of agarwood chip products. Whether for use in personal care products, spiritual rituals, or cultural ceremonies, our premium-quality agarwood chips elevate the offerings of businesses worldwide. Experience the enchanting world of agarwood chips with our meticulously sourced selection, designed to enhance the olfactory journey for businesses and their clientele.
Our production and supply units are located in the following countries:
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Laos
- Vietnam
Types Of Aquilaria Trees
To date, a total of 21 Aquilaria species have been documented. Of these, 13 are known to produce agarwood.
In South Asia, and particularly in India, the dominant subspecies is:
- Aquilaria Malaccensis.
- Aquilaria Agallocha grows in state of Kalimanthan in Indonesia and Philiphine
- Aquilaria Filari mostly grows in Meroki town of indonesia.
- Aquilaria Filari mostly grows in Meroki town of indonesia.
Other Species
- Aquilaria Apiculata
- Aquilaria Audate
- Aquilaria Beccariana
- Aquilaria Cumingiana
- Aquilaria Grandiflora
- Aquilaria Khasiana
- Aquilaria Sinesis
- Aquilaria Parvifolia
- Aquilaria Secundaria
- Aquilaria Hirta
- Aquilaria Rostrata
- Aquilaria SPP
- Aquilaria Secundana
- Aquilaria Moszkowskil
- Aquilaria Subintegra
- Aquilaria Banaense
- Aquilaria Mircrocarpa
Some of these are relatively minor species for Agarwood production.
Wild & Plantation-Grown Aquilaria Trees
Damage to Aquilaria trees can occur naturally as a result of lightning strikes, animal grazing, pests and various diseases. These events expose the inner part of the tree toward pathogenic microbes, which elicit the defence mechanism and cause the tree to begin producing resin.
Through this natural process, agarwood can take decades to develop, but its greater age tends to produce a richer fragrance; the best of the wild-grown agarwood.
However, high demand for quality agarwood has led to years of uncontrolled cutting, which almost led to the extinction of some Aquilaria species in the wild. High demand, coupled with the depletion of the wild Aquilaria tree, has driven the price of agarwood and oud ever higher.
Producers have therefore turned to a more sustainable alternative: the cultivation of Aquilaria trees in large plantations. These serve as a sustainable and more dependable source of agarwood while also protecting certain subspecies, easing global supply pressures, and improving affordability.
Abd Majid Oud is a leading supplier of agarwood, oud oil, and incense products. We specialise in this market and supply our products globally. We source products from a variety of wild and plantation-grown trees from below listed countries.
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Laos
- Vietnam