Below is the full, investor-ready Business Plan & Feasibility Study for Manila Elemi Resin & Essential Oil Production — structured for CAPI (plantations), CESI (SC-CO₂ extraction), AGAC (farmer cooperative integration), and ANOC (value-added perfumery products).

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🌿 & FEASIBILITY STUDY

Manila Elemi Resin & Essential Oil Production

Prepared for: Crown Agroforestry Plantations Inc. (CAPI)
In partnership with: CESI, AGAC, COPI, ANOC

1. Executive Summary

Manila Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is one of the Philippines’ most valuable native resin commodities, supplying global perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors. With increasing demand for natural aromatic oils and ethically sourced resins, Elemi represents a high-margin plantation and extraction venture.

Crown Agroforestry Plantations Inc. (CAPI) aims to establish commercial Elemi plantations integrated with Agarwood, while CESI operates the Supercritical CO₂ (SC-CO₂) extraction facility to produce premium-grade Elemi essential oil for export and high-value perfumery.

The project delivers:

Sustainable resin supply
High-value essential oils
Strong export markets in the EU, Middle East, and Japan
Community integration through AGAC
R&D innovation via COPI
Luxury value-added products under ANOC/Ethereal Scent

2. Industry Overview

2.1 Global Market for Elemi Resin & Oil

Growing demand for natural resins and essential oils
Used extensively in perfumery as a fixative
Increasing market for aromatherapy products
“Green” cosmetics and clean beauty segments expanding
High interest in traceable, sustainable forest-sourced oils

Global Market Prices

Raw resin: PHP 300–500/kg
Steam-distilled oil: PHP 10,000–18,000/L
SC-CO₂ premium oil: PHP 15,000–25,000/L (export grade)

2.2 Competitive Advantages of Philippine Elemi

Indigenous species — natural production zone
Superior aroma profile vs. international substitutes
SC-CO₂ ability to produce ultra-pure oil enhances competitiveness
Non-CITES species → smooth export pathway

3. Project Description

3.1 Business Model

Upstream: CAPI establishes Elemi plantations (monocrop or agroforestry with Agarwood).
Midstream: CESI processes raw resin into high-value essential oil using SC-CO₂ extraction.
Downstream: ANOC develops artisan perfumes, aromatherapy blends, and wellness products.

3.2 Plantation Size Options

25 ha pilot
100 ha scalable expansion
Community-based resin tapping via AGAC (contract growers)

3.3 Target Markets

Perfume houses (EU, France, Middle East)
Aromatherapy brands (USA, Japan)
Cosmetic laboratories (Korea, Europe)
Natural ingredient traders (UAE, Oman, Qatar)

4. Technical Feasibility

4.1 Cultivation

Full technical growers’ guide already provided
Elemi trees start tapping at 15–18 years; peak yield at 25+
Resin yield: 5–6 kg/tree/year
Plantation density: 156 trees/ha
Elemi + Agarwood agroforestry: dual resin income

4.2 Resin Collection & Processing

Tapping Method

Shallow horizontal incisions
Harvest every 7–14 days
Collection season: Nov–May

Postharvest

Cleaning → grading → packing
Ready for SC-CO₂ extraction

4.3 Essential Oil Extraction

Steam Distillation

Yield: 3–5%
Lower quality aroma

Supercritical CO₂ Extraction (CESI Facility)

Yield: 5–7%
No heat → preserves delicate aroma compounds
Higher market value
Consistent quality for export

5. Organizational & Operational Plan

5.1 Corporate Structure

CAPI: Plantation owner & operator
CESI: SC-CO₂ extraction and processing
COPI: R&D for improved planting material
AGAC: Community grower integration
ANOC: Branding, product development, value-added goods

5.2 Labor Requirements

Per 25 ha plantation

1 Farm Manager
2 Supervisors
10 Laborers
20 Seasonal workers (weeding, maintenance)
Resin tapping team (10–20 during harvest)

5.3 Logistics

Resin transported from plantations to CESI
Oil stored in stainless steel, nitrogen-flushed tanks
Export via Manila/Cebu ports

6. Environmental & Legal Compliance

Elemi is non-CITES, but sustainability protocols apply
Required:
- DENR permits
- LGU business permits
- Environmental clearance (CNC/ECC)
ESG compliance:
- Ethical resin tapping
- FPIC for indigenous areas
- Community profit-sharing

7. Market & Sales Strategy

7.1 Positioning

Premium, ultra-pure Elemi essential oil
Sustainable, traceable, plantation-grown
SC-CO₂ grade — higher pricing tier
Philippine origin → strong branding

7.2 Sales Channels

Export buyers through direct contract
Perfume laboratories
Global raw material distributors
Local cosmetics manufacturers
ANOC’s finished products line

7.3 Branding

“Forest-to-Fragrance” traceability
Ethical artisan resins
Carbon-neutral plantations (optional carbon credits)

8. Financial Feasibility

8.1 CAPEX (per 25 ha)

Land development: PHP 2.5M
Seedlings & planting: PHP 3M
Nursery & shadehouse: PHP 1M
Tools & equipment: PHP 0.5M
Working capital (2 years): PHP 2M
Total CAPEX: PHP 9–10M

SC-CO₂ EXTRACTOR (CESI):

5–10 L extractor: PHP 10–18M
25–50 L extractor: PHP 30–60M

8.2 OPEX (Annual, per 25 ha)

Labor: PHP 1.2M
Fertilizers & amendments: PHP 350,000
Maintenance & utilities: PHP 400,000
Admin & security: PHP 300,000
Total OPEX: PHP 2.25M/year

8.3 Revenue Streams

A. Resin Sales Only

156 trees/ha × 25 ha = 3,900 trees
Yield:

5–6 kg/tree/year
→ 19,500–23,400 kg resin/year

Revenue:

PHP 300–500/kg
→ PHP 5.8M – 11.7M per year

B. SC-CO₂ Elemi Oil Production

Oil yield (6% of resin):

1,170–1,400 liters/year

Selling price:

PHP 15,000–25,000/L

→ PHP 17.5M – 35M per year

C. ANOC Value-Added Products

Perfumes
Massage oils
Diffuser blends
Skincare products

3–5× markup compared to raw oil sales.

8.4 Profitability & ROI

Scenario 1: Resin Sales Only

Gross Profit: ~PHP 4M–9M/year
ROI: 2–4 years after full tapping begins

Scenario 2: With SC-CO₂ Extraction

Gross Profit: ~PHP 12M–25M/year
ROI: 1.5–3 years
Highest profitability due to premium oil pricing

9. Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Risk	Mitigation
Low resin yield	Improved planting materials (COPI), proper tapping and fertilization
Labor shortage	Contract growers via AGAC
Market fluctuations	3-tier market: resin, oil, value-added
Environmental risks	Diversified agroforestry system reduces climate stress
Export restrictions	Maintain full compliance, traceability & certifications

10. Sustainability Impact

Native species reforestation
Community livelihood via resin tapping
Climate resilience through agroforestry
Low-impact extraction via SC-CO₂
Zero-waste system (resin, wood byproducts, hydrosol)

11. Project Timeline

Year 1–3: Plantation establishment

Year 4–10: Growth, maintenance

Year 10+: Pre-yield resin collection

Year 15+: Commercial tapping

Year 20–40: Peak resin production

CESI extraction can begin earlier using resin purchased from existing community tappers (AGAC farms), generating immediate revenue while plantations mature.