Estimated buying price range per kilogram of wooden agarwood chips inoculated using a premium multi-phase sequential protocol (like BarIno™) — drawing on global market price trends for resin-rich plantation wood with high commercial quality.
Estimated Buying Price — Chips Inoculated with BarIno™-Style Sequential Protocol
Key assumption:
Wood chips are from plantation Aquilaria trees that were inoculated, managed, and harvested to produce high resin content and strong aromatic profiles — a premium plantation grade produced via structured BarIno™ phases rather than single-step induction.
Premium Sequentially Induced Plantation Chips
USD 3,000 – USD 15,000 per kg
This range reflects what the market pays for high-grade resinous chips from advanced inoculation and proper maturation. Quality and export demand push prices toward the higher end.
- Lower end (~$3,000/kg): Good commercial quality resin chips
- Mid range (~$5,000 – $10,000/kg): Strong resin development and desirable aroma for Middle East/East Asia markets
- Upper end (~$10,000 – $15,000/kg+): Dark, well-resinated chips commanding premium export pricing
How This Compares with Other Plantation & General Agarwood Prices
| Product Class | Price (USD/kg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plantation chips (general) | ~$200 – $800/kg | Lower quality, low resin content |
| Mid-grade plantation chips | ~$1,000 – $5,000/kg | Often from basic inoculation methods |
| Sequential BarIno™-inoculated premium chips | $3,000 – $15,000/kg | Higher resin & aromatic quality |
| Wild/exceptional high grade | Up to ~$100,000+ | Extreme rarity (not plantation) |
Quoted ranges overlap because market prices are highly quality- and buyer-driven — even plantation wood can command very high prices if resin content and organoleptic quality are excellent.
Regional Price Context
Middle East & GCC: Buyers favor dark, high-resin wood and often pay premiums, especially for traceable sustainable sources.
East Asia (China, Japan, South Korea): Strong traditional demand for balanced aroma and cultural use.
Southeast Asia: Plantation suppliers price competitively to win export contracts, with proper documentation increasing bid prices.
What Drives BarIno™ Prices Higher
Sequential, phase-controlled induction like BarIno™ tends to produce:
- More consistent and uniform resin distribution
- Higher concentration of valuable sesquiterpenes
- Better aroma profiles that appeal to premium buyers
- More predictable and documented quality
These attributes typically drive buyers toward premium price bands in markets where quality is valued over just volume — especially in the Middle East and East Asia.
Practical Price Guidance
You can use the following practical price brackets when projecting revenue or negotiating with buyers for BarIno™-treated chips:
| Grade / Quality Band | Estimated FOB Price (USD/kg) |
|---|---|
| Commercial plantation premium | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Upper plantation export quality | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| TOP tier (dark resin, GC-MS verified) | $10,000 – $15,000+ |
Key Notes
- Price varies strongly with resin content, aroma quality, origin, traceability, and documentation (GC-MS, CITES, FSC, etc.).
- BarIno™-type sequentially induced wood is positioned in the higher quality segment of plantation chips.
- Real prices can occasionally exceed these ranges in niche markets or collector interest cases, but the above brackets reflect commercial export trade norms.