Essential Oil Sourcing Faces Supply Chain Challenges Amid Rising Demand

Industry reports indicate that popular oils such as lavender, peppermint, and tea tree have experienced cost increases of up to 25% this year. Climate events in key growing regions – including droughts in Provence and storms in Southeast Asia – have disrupted harvests. In response, manufacturers are diversifying sources, exploring organic farms in Africa and South America. Some artisans are turning to locally grown herbs and citrus peels to reduce dependency on imported oils. Transparency in sourcing has become a major selling point.