Citronella Oil Price Today in India
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Citronella Oil is trading at ₹1,800 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a reference wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.
₹1,800 /kg
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 40
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What the numbers say
Citronella oil is an internationally traded commodity oil, so domestic Indian rates move broadly in line with the global market once freight, duty and currency are accounted for. Prices are volatile and grade-dependent: a parcel's type (Java or Ceylon) and its certified citronellal and geraniol content matter as much as the headline per-kg figure. Treat any single number as a broad indication rather than a firm quote.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the citronella oil price?
Java vs Ceylon type
Java citronella, richer in citronellal and geraniol, generally commands more than the lighter Ceylon type. The two are distinct oils and priced separately.
Purity & constituent content
Total geraniol and citronellal percentages, plus the absence of adulteration or solvent residues, set the grade — and the price gap between grades can be large.
Global supply (Indonesia & China)
A handful of large producing countries dominate world output. Their harvest, distillation throughput and export pricing anchor the international benchmark that Indian rates track.
Aroma-chemical demand
Citronella is a raw material for synthesised menthol, hydroxycitronellal and other aroma chemicals. Strong downstream demand lifts prices; weak demand softens them.
Major producing regions
Indonesia (Java) — global
The leading source of Java-type citronella oil and a key world-price setter.
China — global
A major producer and exporter, strongly influencing the global benchmark.
Indian plains & foothills
Grown commercially across parts of northern, eastern and southern India on a contract-distillation basis.
Southern Indian hills
Cultivated in pockets of the southern hill belt alongside other aromatic grasses, though India is a modest player versus global leaders.
Grades & varieties
- Java type (high citronellal/geraniol) — The premium, most widely traded commercial grade, valued for its strong aroma profile.
- Ceylon type — Lighter, more camphoraceous oil from Cymbopogon nardus — typically priced below Java type.
- Standard / technical grade — Used for insect-repellent, soap and household applications where fine fragrance specs are less critical.
Market factors
Citronella oil is an internationally traded commodity oil, so domestic Indian rates move broadly in line with the global market once freight, duty and currency are accounted for. Prices are volatile and grade-dependent: a parcel's type (Java or Ceylon) and its certified citronellal and geraniol content matter as much as the headline per-kg figure. Treat any single number as a broad indication rather than a firm quote.
Export relevance
Global trade is dominated by a few large producing nations, with India a comparatively small participant that both grows the grass and imports oil to meet fragrance, repellent and aroma-chemical demand. India's clearest export angle is in value-added derivatives and formulated products rather than bulk crude oil, so domestic prices stay closely tied to the international benchmark.
Seasonal trends
Citronella grass is harvested in multiple cuttings through the warmer, well-watered months, so distilled oil flows for much of the year rather than in a single sharp season. Prices tend to firm during lean supply spells and ahead of peak insect-repellent demand in the monsoon and summer, and ease when fresh distillation runs are heavy.
Citronella Oil price — FAQ
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Still have questions? Talk to usWhat is the price of Citronella Oil in India today?
Citronella Oil is trading at ₹1,800 per kg in India as of 25 Jun 2026 — a reference wholesale rate aggregated from authorised public sources and normalized to ₹/kg. Indicative, for reference only — not an AroWest retail price.
What is the citronella oil price today in India?
The figure above is an indicative per-kilogram reference compiled from authorised public sources and cross-checked before publishing. Because citronella oil is volatile and grade-dependent, treat it as a broad guide rather than a firm quote.
Why does the citronella oil price vary so much?
It is a distilled essential oil whose value hinges on type (Java or Ceylon) and on certified citronellal and geraniol content. Global supply from the leading producing countries, aroma-chemical demand, fuel and freight all move the price.
What is the difference between Java and Ceylon citronella oil?
They come from different grass species. Java type (Cymbopogon winterianus) is richer in citronellal and geraniol and usually costs more; Ceylon type (Cymbopogon nardus) is lighter and more camphoraceous, and typically priced lower.
Is this AroWest's retail price for citronella oil?
No. This is an indicative wholesale/market reference in rupees per kilogram, not AroWest's retail price and not a live guaranteed quote. Finished, graded oil is priced separately in the shop.
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