Editing Citronella oil (section)

==World production==
At present, the world annual production of citronella oil is approximately 4,000 [[tonne]]s. The main producers are [[China]] and [[Indonesia]] - producing 40 percent of the world's supply. The oil is also produced in [[Taiwan]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Brazil]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[India]], [[Argentina]], [[Ecuador]], [[Jamaica]], [[Madagascar]], [[Mexico]], and [[South Africa]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}

The market for natural citronella oil has been eroded by chemicals synthesised from [[turpentine]] derived from [[conifers]]. However, natural citronella oil and its derivatives are preferred by the [[perfume]] industry.<ref>FOODNET, The Association for Strengthening Agricultural research in Eastern and Central Africa {{cite web |url=http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/market/Tropcomm/part2c1.htm |title=FoodNet &#124; Market Information &#124; Tropical Commodities &#124; Commodities C 1 |access-date=2008-04-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120803225428/http://www.foodnet.cgiar.org/market/Tropcomm/part2c1.htm |archive-date=2012-08-03 }}</ref>