Fragrant India: past present & future. [1 table in original article].

The global flavours and fragrances market is valued at roughly $19 bn, with the Indian market estimated to be worth around $270 M. The organized fragrance market is worth some $137 M, with international houses representing roughly 70% of the market and home grown Indian companies accounting for the remainder. India boasts of 18,000 native species of plants, 1300 species of which containing aromas. Fragrance consumption is on a rise, but the availability to quality plant-based essential oils for fragrances is not enough to keep up with rising demand. Essential oils are extracted in India in an …