An analysis of agarwood trade patterns,historical perspectives,and species identification challenges:repercussions for importing nations  

作　　者：Zhao-Qi Xie Jun-Yu Xu Muhammad Rafiq Chun-Song Cheng 

机构地区：[1]Lushan Botanical Garden,Chinese Academy of Science,Jiujiang 332900,China [2]National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica,Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,Beijing 100700,China

出　　处：《TMR Modern Herbal Medicine》2024年第1期1-10,共10页TMR现代中药

基　　金：Jiangxi Province Double Thousand Talent-Leader of Natural Science Project(jxsq2023101038);Jiangxi Province Urgently Overseas Talent Project(2022BCJ25027);The Key Research Projects in Jiangxi Province(20223BBH8007&20232BBG70014);Innovation Team Project in Key Areas of Jiujiang City Base and Talent Plan(S2022TDJS029).

摘　　要：Background:Agarwood,primarily derived from the Aquilaria and Gyrinops genera,holds significant economic importance.However,there is a lack of comprehensive investigations providing guidance to importing nations regarding cultivation quantities and expected yields of Agarwood from distinct species.This study aims to address this gap by exploring the historical context and trade evolution of Agarwood,highlighting its global importance,and the challenges associated with securing accurate species information.Method:On-site visits to Agarwood cultivation sites were conducted to gain a nuanced understanding of Aquilaria species and their cultivation requirements.Additionally,a thorough analysis of global export and import data for Agarwood products over the last decade was undertaken.Results:China Mainland emerged as the leading exporter of Agarwood,averaging an annual export value of USD 1 million.India’s substantial exports challenge the prevailing notion of limited Agarwood production within its borders.Hong Kong and Singapore are pivotal distribution hubs,while Hong Kong and Taipei feature prominently as import destinations.Our analysis uncovers anomalies in the representation of Agarwood producers from 2001 to 2008,suggesting potential misclassification of Aquilaria Agarwood as Gyrinops in global export information.These findings underscore the urgency of investigating classification and reporting practices in the Agarwood trade.Furthermore,A.filaria emerges as a notable source,while A.malaccensis is decline in prominence.Conclusion:This study provides crucial insights for policymakers,stakeholders,and industry players seeking to make informed decisions in the Agarwood trade landscape.The results highlight the need for accurate species identification,classification,and reporting practices to ensure sustainable cultivation and trade of Agarwood.

关 键 词：AGARWOOD import and export trends global trade field visits industry analysis 

分 类 号：F752[经济管理—国际贸易]