How much essential oil is obtained from one tonne of dried bay leaves?

Typical yield for Alaçam bay leaf is 1.8-2.4%, which translates to roughly 18-24 kg of essential oil per tonne of dried leaf. Yield varies with harvest timing, drying temperature and storage duration; at the KRD & EKAM facility, drying below 35°C keeps oil loss to a minimum.

What are the main chemical constituents of bay leaf oil?

The principal constituents are 1,8-cineole (35-55%), α-pinene (5-10%), sabinene (5-10%), β-pinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol and methyl eugenol. The 1,8-cineole content is the headline quality indicator for bay oil, and values above 40% are the primary selection criterion for pharmaceutical and cosmetic buyers.

In which industries is bay leaf oil used?

Cosmetics (soap, shampoo, massage oil), aromatherapy, traditional medicine preparations, food flavouring (low-dose, approved applications) and pharmaceutical formulation. KRD & EKAM delivers steam-distilled oil on a container basis, accompanied by an independent laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA).

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Bay Leaf Oil Distillation: How Laurus Nobilis Essential Oil Is Produced

Bay leaf essential-oil production from start to finish — steam distillation, cineole/linalool fractioning, yield calculations, suitability for cosmetics and soap-making, and the technical specs of KRD & EKAM's Alaçam distillation line.

Published: March 12, 2026Updated: April 22, 2026

Bay Leaf Oil Distillation: How Laurus Nobilis Essential Oil Is Produced

Frequently Asked Questions

How much essential oil is obtained from one tonne of dried bay leaves?: Typical yield for Alaçam bay leaf is 1.8-2.4%, which translates to roughly 18-24 kg of essential oil per tonne of dried leaf. Yield varies with harvest timing, drying temperature and storage duration; at the KRD & EKAM facility, drying below 35°C keeps oil loss to a minimum.
What are the main chemical constituents of bay leaf oil?: The principal constituents are 1,8-cineole (35-55%), α-pinene (5-10%), sabinene (5-10%), β-pinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol and methyl eugenol. The 1,8-cineole content is the headline quality indicator for bay oil, and values above 40% are the primary selection criterion for pharmaceutical and cosmetic buyers.
In which industries is bay leaf oil used?: Cosmetics (soap, shampoo, massage oil), aromatherapy, traditional medicine preparations, food flavouring (low-dose, approved applications) and pharmaceutical formulation. KRD & EKAM delivers steam-distilled oil on a container basis, accompanied by an independent laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA).

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