Lemongrass Oil Price Today in India
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Lemongrass Oil is trading at ₹2,000 per kg in India (as of 25 Jun 2026) — a reference wholesale rate. See the live rate, price history and market comparison below.
₹2,000 /kg
Updated 25 Jun 2026 · confidence 40
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Market-wise prices
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What the numbers say
Lemongrass oil is a thin, fragmented market with no daily exchange quote, so prices are negotiated lot by lot against laboratory citral and gas-chromatography reports. Because aroma chemicals are graded on composition, a small shift in citral content or evidence of adulteration can move the realised price far more than headline supply numbers suggest.
7-day outlook
Trend estimate only — not financial or trading advice.
What affects the lemongrass oil price?
Citral percentage
Citral is the value-bearing constituent. Oil testing 75% or higher commands a clear premium; lower-citral or adulterated lots are discounted sharply.
Grass yield & rainfall
Oil output depends on fresh herbage and its oil content, both of which swing with monsoon timing, drought and the cutting cycle in the Ghats.
Distillation & fuel costs
Steam distillation is energy-intensive. Firewood, fuel and labour costs at the still feed directly into the delivered oil price.
Synthetic citral competition
Bulk industrial buyers can switch between natural lemongrass citral and petrochemically synthesised citral, capping how high natural oil prices can run.
Major producing regions
Western Ghats (Kerala)
Highland and midland tracts such as Wayanad and the Idukki belt distil the classic East Indian type.
The Nilgiris & Tamil Nadu Ghats
Hill cultivation feeding small and estate-scale distillation units.
Northeast & Central India
Assam and parts of the central plateau add significant volume to the national crop.
Guatemala & Southeast Asia (global)
Competing origins whose harvests influence world citral and export pricing.
Grades & varieties
- High-citral (75%+) — Bright, clean oil meeting export aroma-chemical specs — the premium grade.
- Standard distilled — Citral broadly in the 70–75% band, widely traded for soap and fragrance use.
- Lower / mixed lots — Sub-70% citral, hazy or off-note oil sold at a discount or for blending.
Market factors
Lemongrass oil is a thin, fragmented market with no daily exchange quote, so prices are negotiated lot by lot against laboratory citral and gas-chromatography reports. Because aroma chemicals are graded on composition, a small shift in citral content or evidence of adulteration can move the realised price far more than headline supply numbers suggest.
Export relevance
India is a notable producer and exporter of lemongrass oil and its citral derivatives, supplying the global fragrance, soap and flavour industries. Export demand, the rupee exchange rate and competition from other origins together set the tone for domestic realisations, especially for high-citral, export-grade oil.
Seasonal trends
Grass is typically harvested in multiple cuttings through the year, with peak distillation aligned to the post-monsoon growth flush when herbage and oil content are highest. Prices tend to firm in lean, dry-weather months when fresh grass and oil output are scarce, and ease as new distillation arrives.
Lemongrass Oil price — FAQ
Quick answers on how the lemongrass oil rate is sourced, why it moves, and how it differs from AroWest retail packs.
Still have questions? Talk to usWhat is the price of Lemongrass Oil in India today?
Lemongrass Oil is trading at ₹2,000 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 lemongrass oil price today in India?
The figure above is an indicative per-kilogram market reference for citral-grade lemongrass oil, compiled from authorised public sources. Essential-oil prices are volatile and grade-dependent, so treat it as a broad guide rather than a firm quote.
Is this AroWest's retail or guaranteed selling price?
No. This is an indicative wholesale/market reference, not AroWest's retail price and not a live guaranteed quote. Actual deal prices depend on citral content, volume, packaging and certification.
Why does lemongrass oil vary so much in price?
It is an essential oil, so price hinges on purity and citral percentage rather than weight alone. Distillation costs, grass yields, adulteration risk and competition from synthetic citral all push the figure up or down.
What makes lemongrass oil valuable?
Its high citral content drives its lemony aroma and its use in soaps, perfumery and aromatherapy, and as a natural source for synthesising vitamin A and ionones. Higher, verified citral levels fetch a premium.
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