DGFT:
The DGFT has issued a notification to amend the export policy for Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) and its by-products (chips, powder, and oil) obtained from artificially propagated source. Key changes include:
- Increased Export Limits (2024-2027):
- Agarwood Chips and Powder: Increased from 25,000 kg to 1,51,080 kg per year.
- Agar Oil: Increased from 1,500 kg to 7,050 kg per year.
2. Export Conditions: Exports must include certificates of origin, stock verification, photographs, and an undertaking for CITES compliance.
3. State-wise Limits for export of Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) and its by-products (chips, powder, and oil) obtained from artificially propagated source is as follows:
| State | Agarwood chips/ powder/ saw dust (non- exhausted) (in kgs) | Agar Oil (in kgs) |
| Assam | 1,19,400 | 5,560 |
| Tripura | 22,500 | 1,047 |
| Manipur | 4,000 | 200 |
| Nagaland | 3,400 | 180 |
| Karnataka | 1,200 | 35 |
| Meghalaya | 200 | 9 |
| Kerala | 80 | 4 |
| Others | 300 | 15 |
| Total | 1,51,080 kgs | 7,050 kgs |
[Notification No. 52/2024-25 dated 20.01.2025]
