Agarwood is sold as barks, chips, sticks, powder and oil in the global market. Oil is obtained by the delicate process of distillation. "First and foremost the processed agarwood chips/sticks/powder is soaked in water and allowed to ferment. Later the entire mix is shifted in distillation kettles for steaming. Due to heat inside the kettle the oil starts floating on upper surface. Water and oil are separated with utmost care," explains Mr. Shamsudheen. "Every single drop of agar essential oil is worth enormously. Even the by-products of this process fetch good price:' Price of agar oil in International market is around US$ 10 — 50 thousands/liter. To produce one liter agar oil approximately 400- 600 kg of agarwood is required. Citing the reasons for huge global demand of agarwood he explains, "It is considered to have the finest natural aroma that makes it most sought-after wood. It is used for religious, cultural and medicinal purpose. The oil has rich medicinal properties to cure atrocious life threatening diseases." Demand of agarwood had always been high and it shall continue to be in demand for many long years primarily in North-East Asia and West/Middle East Asia countries.