Agarwood oil is extremely expensive for many reasons.
Rare: Agarwood is among the most rare and precious woods found in the world. It's created within the heartwood of a specific Aquilaria species as caused by the effects of fungal infections or physical traumas. The process is not often observed which makes agarwood itself an extremely scarce resource.
Labor-Intensive extraction The process of extracting the oil from agarwood is labor-intensive and lengthy. It requires skilled craftsmen to find and collect agarwood trees, then carefully extract the heartwood that is resin-suffused and then distill the oil. This requires a lot of manual labor and experience.
Timing Investments: process of forming of agarwood could take years in which time the tree undergoes a gradual transformation. This long-term maturation process can contribute to the dearth of agarwood, and consequently the oil extracted from it.
In high demand: Agarwood oil can be found in great demand in the aromatherapy and perfumery industries, and in a myriad of spiritual and religious practices. The rising interest in the oil of agarwood for its distinctive scent and medicinal properties has increased the price due to the laws of supply and demand.
High Quality Variability grade of agarwood can vary in value, and the best oils are those that come from older heartwood that is resin-rich. Agarwood that is of the highest quality is more scarce and can be expensive, causing it to go up in price.
Sustainable Sourcing: As a regulated species in several countries such as India the sustainable source of Agarwood has been strictly controlled. The compliance to these rules can add to the costs of producing agarwood.
Distillation process: process of distillation of the agarwood oil is a complex and lengthy process that requires specialized equipment and knowledge. The yield of oil produced from the raw material is small, which contributes to its price.
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