Is bergamot oil supply seasonal, and how does it affect availability?
Yes — bergamot supply follows the citrus harvest. Fresh peel is available mainly Nov-Mar, so we keep buffer stocks and offer contract programs to smooth availability and price.
Seasonality
| Period | Supply status | Price trend |
|---|---|---|
| Nov-Mar (harvest) | Fresh peel; best quality & price | Softens after harvest |
| Apr-Oct (off-season) | Depends on buffer stock | Firms up, may rise |
| Weather-risk years | Possible shortfall (frost/storm/greening) | Can spike sharply |
- Calabria produces 80-90% of the world's bergamot; a single adverse season affects the global market
- We maintain a 3-6 month buffer stock of cold-pressed oil at our warehouse to guarantee continuous supply
- For year-round buyers, a quarterly or annual supply contract fixes both price and allocation
- Orders placed before the season (Aug-Oct) lock in better prices and guaranteed fresh-crop allocation
- Our domestic supply chain (China-grown bergamot-equivalent) plus Italian sourcing gives us dual flexibility
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-29. The article will be continuously updated.
