Frankincense (Luban, لبان) is the fragrance backbone of GCC perfumery, attar production, and oudh blending. Pakistan is a long-established re-export and consolidator hub for Boswellia sacra resin sourced from Oman's Dhofar region and Yemen's Hadhramaut. If you're an attar maker in Dubai's Deira gold souk, an oudh house in Jeddah, or a perfumery brand in Abu Dhabi, Pakistani-routed Luban offers reliable supply at consolidator-level pricing.
1. Why GCC buyers source Luban via Pakistan
- Consolidation: Pakistani export houses aggregate Omani Dhofar and Yemeni Hadhramaut origin into stable container loads — eliminating the small-shipment premium.
- Grading expertise: 70+ years of GCC export experience means we understand Hojari (highest), Najdi (mid), and Sha'bi (commercial) classifications precisely.
- Speed: Karachi to Jebel Ali in 5 days, Jeddah in 7 days — faster than direct Yemeni or Omani shipments.
2. Current FOB Karachi price bands (April 2026)
For high-end perfumery (Dubai gold-souk attar makers, Saudi Hojari incense), the premium grade is the only option. Lower grades are common in commercial incense and ritual burning markets.
3. Grade specifications
Hojari (Royal Grade)
Pale white to translucent gold tear-shaped resin pieces, 5–25 mm diameter. Strong fresh-citrus, pine-balsam aroma. Burns cleanly with white smoke. Used in Dubai/Abu Dhabi attar production, Saudi perfumery, and high-end Hajj/Umrah retail.
Najdi
Pale yellow to amber resin, 3–15 mm pieces. Slightly heavier balsamic notes. Used in mid-tier GCC perfumery and incense blends.
Sha'bi (Commercial)
Amber to brown resin, mixed sizes including small chips. Used in commercial incense burning, soap manufacturing, and ritual markets.
4. Documentation & GCC customs
Luban resin enters under HS code 1301.90. Required:
- Certificate of Origin (Form A)
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Halal Certificate (SANHA/JIC) — included free
- Lab COA: purity, moisture, foreign matter
- Commercial Invoice with CIF + FOB breakdown
- For SFDA-registered cosmetic/perfume use: GMP statement + ingredient declaration
5. MOQ and packaging
Standard MOQ 1 × 20ft FCL at varying weights depending on grade (Hojari packs at lower density, ≈ 12 MT; Sha'bi packs at ≈ 16 MT). Standard packaging: 25 kg cartons with food-grade liner. Premium grades available in 5 kg vacuum-foil pouches inside 20 kg cartons for fragrance integrity.
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FAQ — Buyer Questions
Detail: Pakistani export houses source from Omani Dhofar (Salalah area) and Yemeni Hadhramaut, consolidate into stable container loads, and re-export. Same resin, same grades — but more reliable supply and faster transit to GCC.
Detail: Sacra has lighter, citrus-fresh aroma, higher commercial value. Carteri has deeper balsamic notes, lower price. We supply Sacra by default; carteri available on request.