Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

BONTOUX SAS is a globally recognized French manufacturer and exporter of essential oils and aromatic raw materials, headquartered in Saint-Auban-sur-l’Ouvèze, France. Founded in 1898, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of 100% pure and natural essential oils, botanical extracts, and aromatic ingredients for the food, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

Core Business

With over a century of expertise, BONTOUX SAS specializes in the cultivation, distillation, and export of high-quality essential oils and natural extracts. The company leverages traditional knowledge combined with modern extraction technologies to deliver products that meet strict quality and safety standards across global markets.

Product and Service Offerings

BONTOUX’s extensive portfolio includes:

• Essential Oils

  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandin)
  • Clary Sage
  • Citrus Oils (Lemon, Orange, Bergamot)
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla
  • Thyme, Rosemary, and more

• Natural Extracts

  • Botanical extracts used in flavors and fragrances
  • Herbalism and phytotherapy materials
  • Aromatic raw materials for perfumery and cosmetics

• Customized Blends and Technical Support

  • Tailored aromatic solutions for industrial formulations
  • Application-specific development for fine fragrance, flavor, and active ingredient markets

BONTOUX supplies more than 250 products to international buyers and provides full traceability from farm to final product.

Specialization and USP

The company’s unique strengths include:

• Over 125 years of industry experience
• Vertical integration from cultivation to distillation
• Location in Drôme Provençale, a historic lavender-growing region
• Certified sustainable farming practices
• 100% traceable, natural, and pure ingredients
• Global logistics and supply chain for timely delivery

BONTOUX is a founding member of France’s essential oils cooperative initiatives and contributes to the preservation of botanical heritage in the region.

Financials

As a private company, BONTOUX SAS does not publicly disclose financials. However, market estimations and trade activity suggest:

• Annual revenue exceeding €40 million
• Exports accounting for over 70% of total sales
• Operational presence in more than 50 countries

Its strong financials are supported by consistent demand from perfumery, pharmaceutical, and wellness industries.

Shipment Records

According to global trade data sources (Volza, ImportYeti):

• BONTOUX SAS has completed over 950 international shipments in the last 5 years
• Key export destinations include USA, Germany, Japan, India, and South Korea
• Frequently shipped products: Lavender Oil, Citrus Oils, Clary Sage, Cinnamon Extract
• Shipment sizes range from 5kg small-batch samples to 200kg industrial drums

This underscores the company’s flexibility in servicing both boutique and industrial-scale clients.

Target Market

• Perfumery and Fragrance Manufacturers
• Flavor Houses and Food Ingredient Producers
• Pharmaceutical and Wellness Companies
• Natural Cosmetic Brands
• Aromatherapy Product Developers

BONTOUX serves multinationals and niche brands, providing scalable, high-purity aromatic raw materials across industry verticals.

Capabilities

• Own cultivation fields in France and Madagascar
• Steam distillation and CO₂ extraction technologies
• On-site quality control laboratories
• In-house R&D and formulation services
• Regulatory documentation and certifications support

The company maintains a vertically integrated structure ensuring quality and authenticity at every stage.

Certifications and Compliance

BONTOUX SAS holds multiple certifications including:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management
• ECOCERT / COSMOS – Organic certification for cosmetic ingredients
• REACH compliant – For chemical safety in the EU
• IFRA standards adherence – For fragrance safety

All products come with technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and Certificates of Analysis (COA).

Customer Testimonials

Though not publicly detailed, BONTOUX's longstanding partnerships with global fragrance houses and ingredient distributors affirm its reliability. Industry feedback often highlights:

• Exceptional aroma authenticity and potency
• Consistent quality batch-to-batch
• Regulatory readiness and excellent documentation support

Major Achievements

• Operating for over 125 years with uninterrupted family ownership
• Global supplier to leading fragrance and pharmaceutical companies
• Maintains cultivation partnerships across four continents
• Contributed to essential oil industry standards in Europe
• Listed as a key French exporter of lavender and botanical ingredients