Damar Batu is a hardened/ fossilized gum that are collected by the farmers on the forest floor. It is usually in yellow or brownish color and is most often used in making incense, candles and also as one of the raw materials in making paints, varnish among others.

Usage :
Damar Batu is applied traditionally by the fishers as wood boat putty by way of mixing with kerosene. It has also been used for incense because it can give pleasant odor when burnt or heated. Nowadays, it is also being used in the manufacture of paints, putty, varnish/shellac.

Main Market :
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Middle east and Western European countries.

Qualities :
Damar Batu mixed
Damar Batu small  (also known as Calcutta quality)
Damar Batu super/big size (also known as Bombay quality)

Packing :
They are normally packed in double plastic/pp bags of 75-80 kg per bags.

Quantity Per Container :
One 20′ container will take about 15 MT.