Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Within the United Kingdom, the Essential Oil Manufacturing industry is an extremely small component of the chemicals sector. With just 48 enterprises and under 2,500 employees, the industry is a small-scale, niche segment within the speciality chemicals sub-sector. Over the five years through 2011-12, the industry has posted moderate gains, with revenue expected to reach £755 million by year-end, up from £660 million in 2006-07. This equates to average growth of 2.7% per annum; however, in 2011-12 growth rates will be considerably slower at 1.3% as subdued economic conditions continue to dampen business and consumer confidence levels with their subsequent implications for end demand... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Essential oils are concentrated hydrophobic liquids that contain volatile aroma compounds extracted from plants. Each oil possesses a distinctive essence or scent derived from its respective plant. In several instances, the oil is obtained via a steam-distillation process using the raw plant material. In other cases, it may be extracted. As such, only small quantities can be produced at one time, although in their pure format they can command a relatively high price tag. As such, essential oils in their pure form account for a very small product segment at less than 10% of the industry.
Essential oils can be diluted in solvents including carrier oils, pure ethanol or polyethylene glycol. In fact, they are rarely used in their undiluted form... purchase to read more