MONTHLY MARKET REPORT

To help dearest you better understand what’s going on at our end, here  follows a brief update to the products our company is dealing with as  follows. Terms for all based on CIFNET world main ports by sea freight. 

1) Eucalyptus series: market for Eucalyptus 80% remains quiet and dull  during Aug. Few activities take place in indeed. Indicative price is  more attractive thanks to RMB de-appreciation which offsets part of  the increase of ocean freight and is at USD11.85/kg (REACH covered)  and vessel booking keeps more difficult for the coming months. And  quotation for Eucalyptol 99.5% can be available at the level of  USD13.50/kg. 

2) Geranium China: Little change takes place to this product as market remains at the same level around USD140.00/kg (REACH covered) 

3) Citronella Java China: no much change taken place to this product as  market has been down to a very low level. Reference rate is around  USD13.80-13.90/kg.  

4) Wintergreen 98% Nat: there is small availability during Aug as some  farmers want to cash their inventory at the rate of USD100.00/kg, at  which level only a few buyers can accept. 

5) Aniseed oil/Anethol: price keeps increasing with limited availability. 

6) Tea tree oil Yunnan: Quotation can be made upon request.

7) Eucalyptus Citriodora Yunnan: goods are available with us. Firm offer can be made upon inquiry.