Agarwood Education

CITES Permit & Agarwood Import Guide
FOREZA · B2B Wholesale · CITES Appendix II · Aquilaria sinensis By FOREZA Compliance Team · 2026-06-04 · 7 min read · Wholesale & B2B Aquilaria — the genus that produces agarwood — has been listed in CITES Appendix II since 2005. Trade is allowed, but every international shipment must be accompanied by an export permit from the country of origin. This guide explains what that means in practice for buyers, what documentation you should expect to receive with your order, and the country-by-country import rules for the four regions... Read more...
Best Agarwood for Beginners
FOREZA · Agarwood Education · First-Time Buyer's Guide · 3 Mistakes to Avoid By FOREZA Editorial · 2026-06-04 · 9 min read · Agarwood Education If you are new to agarwood, the goal of your first purchase is simple: verify authentic aroma and learn the grade system without overpaying. This guide shows you the right first buy by use case (incense, bracelet, distillation, gift), the three mistakes almost every beginner makes, and a one-page decision tree to help you choose. TL;DR Best first buy: 50–100 g of entry-grade chips or... Read more...
Bakhoor: The Arabian Tradition of Burning Agarwood
FOREZA · Agarwood Education · Arabian Bakhoor · Cultural Heritage By FOREZA Editorial · 2026-06-05 · 8 min read · Agarwood Education Bakhoor (بخور) is the Gulf tradition of burning agarwood chips on a mabkhara (incense burner) to scent clothing, hair, and the home. The practice is one of the deepest cultural expressions of agarwood in the world today, and the Gulf states (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) are the single largest consumer market for premium agarwood globally. This page explains the tradition, the practice, and how to... Read more...
How to Import Agarwood from China: A B2B Buyer's Guide
FOREZA · B2B Wholesale · 5 Steps · 5 Pitfalls · CITES & Customs By FOREZA B2B Team · 2026-06-04 · 11 min read · Wholesale & B2B Importing agarwood from China is a high-reward, high-detail business. Done right, it gives you access to authentic single-origin Kyara at factory-direct prices. Done wrong, it leaves you with misdeclared shipments, customs holds, or — worse — a warehouse full of low-grade wood that does not match the sample. This guide walks through the five steps of a successful first import, the five... Read more...
Agarwood Price per Gram in 2026
FOREZA · Industry News · Market Outlook · 2026 H1 Update By FOREZA Editorial · 2026-06-04 · 6 min read · Industry News Agarwood prices in 2026 are higher than they have been in a decade, with Sinking-grade Kyara leading the way. This short market update gives you the current price ranges by grade, explains the structural drivers behind the rise, and offers a practical takeaway for collectors and B2B buyers. TL;DR Retail chips/slices/granules: ~$1.50–3.00 per gram (entry to mid-grade). Semi-Sinking Kyara: ~$5–20 per gram. Sinking-grade Kyara: ~$30–100+ per gram,... Read more...
Agarwood for Meditation: How to Use It at Home
FOREZA · Agarwood Education · Incense Ceremony · Three Setups By FOREZA Editorial · 2026-06-04 · 9 min read · Agarwood Education Authentic agarwood has been used in meditation and ritual across Buddhist, Daoist, Islamic, and Japanese Kodo traditions for over a thousand years. This guide explains how to bring that practice into a modern home — the right heating temperature, three practical setups for different spaces, and a sample 30-minute session you can run tonight. TL;DR Heat agarwood on an electric heater at 80–120 °C. Never direct flame. Use... Read more...
Agarwood Bracelet Care Guide: Make It Last Decades
FOREZA · Agarwood Education · Bracelet Care · 5 Mistakes to Avoid By FOREZA Editorial · 2026-06-04 · 8 min read · Agarwood Education A well-cared-for agarwood bracelet will outlast its first owner and can become a family heirloom. A poorly cared-for one will crack, fade, and lose its aroma in months. This guide covers the five daily practices that protect a Kynam bracelet, the three storage rules, and the one common mistake that destroys more bracelets than any other. TL;DR Never soak or machine-wash. Water and detergent will destroy... Read more...
50-Year Storage Guide: Make Your Kyara Last a Lifetime
FOREZA · Agarwood Education · Collector Care · Long-Term Storage By FOREZA Master Grader · 2026-06-05 · 7 min read · Agarwood Education Properly stored, well-graded Sinking-grade Kyara can remain aromatic for 50+ years and can appreciate in value as a family heirloom. This guide covers the long-term storage practices that protect a piece for decades, the reactivation protocol for a piece that has been in storage for years, and what to do (and not do) if you inherit or acquire a vintage piece. TL;DR The four enemies of long-term... Read more...
5 Common Kynam Scams (And How to Avoid Each)
FOREZA · Agarwood Education · Industry Exposé · 5 Frauds Explained By FOREZA Master Grader · 2026-06-05 · 9 min read · Agarwood Education The Kynam market is a buyer's minefield. The five frauds below account for the majority of complaints in the global agarwood trade. Each one has a specific detection method, and each one is something we have personally encountered at our workshop when buyers send us samples to verify. Knowing the scam is the single best protection. TL;DR The five most common Kynam scams are: plantation wood,... Read more...