Lao Agarwood?
Laotian agarwood is one of the best luxury agarwood. It is difficult to obtain it in the market. Laos agarwood is extracted from Malaccensis, the best species of agarwood that famous for its uplifting qualities.
Xaysomboun province is the most agarwood producer in Laos, recently the government launched a program with HSMM Group to plant one million agarwood trees in Laos.
Where do Laotian Agarwood trees grow?
The Agarwood trees are available in some provinces and cities in Laos, especially in the south. Below are the top cities of agarwood. .
- Pakkading
- Savannakhet
- Pakse
- Paksan
- Xaysomboun
Why is it hard to find Lao Agarwood?
Most of the agarwood trees in Laos are semi-extinct, and those available are either sick or meagre. These caterpillars attack the young trees, reducing the production by 40%.
Most of the agarwood trees in Laos are semi-extinct, and those available are either sick or meager. These caterpillars attack the young trees, reducing production by 40%.
Agarwood Tree cultivation in Laos is still minimal. In addition to this, the technology used to grow agarwood trees in Laos is rudimentary. The minimal rate to grow agarwood is 5 years, so some farmers burn agarwood trees and planting anything in their place.
Why Do Laotian Agarwood Oil is expensive?
- High labor cot compared with low yield.
- Lack of experience in cultivating agarwood trees
- Extinction of agarwood trees due to unregulated harvest
Price of Lao, Laotian agarwood
- Low quality grade : $6000
- High quality grade : $10000
- Super quality grade : $30000