The Government of India has approved Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, Guwahati, as the export point for agarwood chips and agarwood oil, a move that will be a big relief for the state’s farmers and exporters, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on 31st October 2026.
About Agarwood
Agarwood is the highly valued resinous aromatic wood of Aquilaria species, primarily processed into agarwood chips and agar oil for perfumery, incense and other premium products.
India has an estimated 139.89 million agarwood trees, nearly 96.6% of which are located in the North Eastern Region. Assam alone accounts for about 114.3 million trees, followed by Tripura with about 15.15 million trees, with resources also present in Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya and other North Eastern States.
Globally, agarwood has strong demand in the Gulf markets, while its use in premium fragrances and other high-value applications is also expanding across Europe, the United States and East Asia.
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