Bad Weather = Price Increases (was patchouli)

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As I mentioned below, fuel and currency conversion rates are most

certainly affecting the prices of many imported commodities, including

essential oils.

 

Other factors of course also come into play for specific crops, and I

decided to check one of my trade industry market newsletters to find

out some more info about patchouli specifically and found this info:

 

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Producers and exporters in a number of countries, being major sources

of Essential Oils, continue to point to adverse weather conditions

this year being responsible for continuing short supplies of certain

products and respective price increases. Continuing to cite adverse

weather conditions, Indonesian suppliers increased prices for the

products currently available, such as ... patchouli.

 

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I hope that provided some insight for y'all who were wondering

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

, " chrisziggy " <chrisziggy

wrote:

>

> Hi Patti,

>

> Prices have been going up on many imported items these days due to

> several factors including an increase in fuel costs (which affect fuel

> surcharges and shipping costs from the transport companies). The weak

> US dollar is a BIG factor as well.

>

> Although the cost of patchouli has increased, I currently have my

> beautifully earthy, dark patchouli available at a retail price of only

> $15.82 for an oz (30 ml) http://alittleolfactory.com/eos3.htm

> Still quite affordable (especially compared to sandalwood which is

> over $80 an oz retail . Even so, hoarding and aging a bottle isn't a

> bad idea, as it only gets better smelling with age!

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

> http://www.alittleolfactory.com

>

>

>

> , Patti Eder <paeder2@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi Butch and whomever my have some input here.

> > I'm in need of some patchouli essential oil or at

> > least I was until I saw the huge jump in price.

> >

> > What's going on with with this eo? Granted, it has

> > been a couple of years since I purchased some but it

> > has gone through the roof making it on the

> > unaffordable side.

> >

> > Looks like I'll be keeping what I have dear just like

> > my sandalwood eo.

> >

> > Patti in Kenosha

> >

> > Fragrantly Yours,

> > Patti

> >

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> > Where it is always polite to

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> > www.pattispotions.com

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>