World Agarwood Map: Which Producing Regions Exist Besides China?

Agarwood producing regions are spread across Asia. Besides China, major producers include Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Bangladesh. Each region's agarwood has unique aromatic characteristics due to differences in tree species, formation methods, and environment.

Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar

Southeast Asia is one of the most important agarwood regions. Vietnamese agarwood, especially from Nha Trang and Phuoc Son, is known for its sweet, cooling, and floral notes. Cambodian agarwood from Pursat is rich and honey-like. Lao agarwood from pristine forests is mellow, sometimes with medicinal nuances. Thailand and Myanmar also produce agarwood; Thai agarwood is milder, while Myanmar agarwood can have an earthy note but top grades are sweet. The main tree species is Aquilaria crassna. For more on agarwood regions, see Agarwood Encyclopedia.

Malay Archipelago: Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines

Malaysian agarwood from East Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak) often has medicinal and earthy tones, while West Malaysian agarwood is sweeter. Indonesia is one of the largest producers, with regions like Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Sulawesi yielding diverse agarwood from sweet-cool to medicinal. Philippine agarwood is rare but Palawan agarwood has a unique floral scent. The main species is Aquilaria malaccensis. For identification, refer to Identification Pillar.

South Asia: India, Bangladesh

India is a historic agarwood producer, especially Assam and Manipur. Indian agarwood is intense with spicy and medicinal notes, often used in religious ceremonies. Bangladeshi agarwood is similar but scarcer. Species include Aquilaria agallocha. Due to overharvesting, wild Indian agarwood is rare; most on the market is plantation-grown. For more on identification and culture, see Chinese Incense Culture · Agarwood Identification.

Other Regions and Conclusion

Brunei and Papua New Guinea also produce small amounts. Overall, agarwood regions are concentrated in tropical Asia, each with unique characteristics. Consumers should combine regional knowledge with identification skills. Kyara, the finest agarwood, mainly comes from Vietnam and Cambodia; see Kyara Pillar for details.

(This is industry observation and popular-science summary, not investment advice. Buy agarwood through legal channels with traceable, testable sources.)