Resin-producing trees form the core value drivers of Crown Agroforestry Plantations Inc. (CAPI)’s agroforestry systems. These species generate high-value natural resins and aromatic compounds used in perfumery, incense, industrial applications, and specialty materials.
CAPI cultivates a diversified resin portfolio, combining ultra-premium aromatic resins with scalable industrial resin production, creating both high-margin and volume-based revenue streams.
Core Resin-Producing Species
1. Agarwood (Aquilaria spp.)
- Primary Output: Aromatic resin (agarwood/oud)
- Use: Luxury perfumery, incense, traditional medicine
- Value: Among the most valuable natural raw materials globally
Key Feature: Resin is formed through controlled induction, significantly increasing per-tree value.
Role in Plantation:
- Primary high-value crop
- Long-term asset with premium export potential
2. Sandalwood (Santalum album)
- Primary Output: Aromatic heartwood and essential oil
- Use: Perfumery, cosmetics, spiritual applications
- Value: Premium oil with strong global demand
Key Feature: Naturally fragrant wood that appreciates in value with age.
Role in Plantation:
- Long-term aromatic wood and oil production
- High-value timber and extract
3. Elemi (Canarium luzonicum)
- Primary Output: Resin and essential oil
- Use: Fragrance, varnish, medicinal applications
- Value: Stable niche market with export potential
Key Feature: A native Philippine species with dual resin and oil outputs.
Role in Plantation:
- Mid- to long-term resin production
- Supports biodiversity and local industry
4. Benguet Pine (Pinus kesiya)
- Primary Output: Oleoresin (turpentine and rosin)
- Use: Fragrance base modifiers, solvents, adhesives, varnishes, incense
- Value: High-volume industrial resin with expanding use in natural fragrance bases
Key Feature: Produces continuous resin through tapping, unlike single-harvest systems.
Role in Plantation:
- Short- to mid-term resin production (5–8 years tapping readiness)
- Provides recurring income through regular tapping cycles
- Acts as a windbreak and upper canopy species in suitable elevations
Strategic Advantage:
- Bridges industrial and perfumery markets
- Supports cash flow while premium species mature
- Adds resilience through volume-based production
Resin Formation & Production Systems
CAPI integrates multiple resin production pathways:
- Induced Resin Formation (Agarwood)
- Natural Heartwood Oil Development (Sandalwood)
- Tapping-Based Resin Extraction (Pinus kesiya, Elemi)
This diversified system enables:
- Continuous harvesting cycles
- Multiple product grades and market segments
- Balanced revenue structure (premium + volume)
Production Timeline
- Short-Term (3–5 years): Initial tapping (Pinus kesiya, Elemi)
- Mid-Term (5–8 years): Expanded resin production and essential oil outputs
- Long-Term (7–15+ years): Agarwood and sandalwood reaching peak value
Strategic Role in Agroforestry System
Resin-producing trees serve as:
- Primary long-term value assets (agarwood, sandalwood)
- Mid-term resin and oil producers (elemi)
- Early-to-mid cash flow generators (Pinus kesiya)
Market Alignment
CAPI’s resin portfolio supplies:
- Luxury Fragrance & Oud Industry
- Aromatherapy & Wellness Products
- Industrial Resins (rosin, turpentine)
- Specialty Incense and Cultural Markets
Strategic Advantage
By integrating species like Pinus kesiya alongside premium resin crops, CAPI achieves:
- Balanced revenue streams (premium + scalable volume)
- Short-, mid-, and long-term income layering
- Improved plantation cash flow dynamics
- Stronger resilience to market fluctuations
CAPI’s Resin-Producing Tree portfolio represents a multi-tiered value system—
where rare luxury resins and scalable natural outputs coexist, creating a robust, future-ready agroforestry investment platform.